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Zorro fénec (Animales miniatura) – Booklist
Readers observe a fennec fox going about its day in this entry in the adorable Animales Miniatura series (6 titles). Basic nonfiction text features (a table of contents, a picture glossary, and an index) are included to familiarize young readers with the format. View →
Cave of Crystals (Engineered by Nature) – Booklist
The book’s clean page design incorporates impressive (helpfully captioned) photographs, a map, an infographic, and a primary-source quote paired with a critical-thinking question. A publisher hosted link to age-appropriate activities and learning extensions complete the tidy package. View →
Planets – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
A serviceable planet set with a lot of value added for educators and parents in the companion online resources. Recommended as an educator resource. View →
Esports Explosion – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
While most sports’ fan bases are stagnating or shrinking, esports’ base is booming and this series explains why. Useful if your collection is lacking in this arena. View →
Nuestra personalidad 2 – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
An engaging look at how values make a positive difference in everyday life, this series is a great choice for collections that serve linguistically diverse readers. View →
Special Reports Set 6 – Booklist
These Special Reports series titles tackle multi-layered, current, ongoing news topics and consider them through straightforward, grounded lenses. . . . [T]his series relies on multiple references, provides solid information, and will be useful for supporting researchers and introducing View →
Pangolin (Asian Animals) – Booklist
The text is brief without being stilted and utilizes colored headings and boldfaced vocabulary, later defined in a glossary. View →
Spooky Spots – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This well-written series engages readers. Recommended for schools and libraries. View →
DIY Monsters & Mischief Makerspace – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
These books feature endlessly extendable concepts, delightful content, and an emphasis on problem solving and using found objects as crafting materials. Any child with a taste for the macabre will want to test out these accessible projects. View →
US Military Careers – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Recommended for larger middle school collections; high schools may also want to consider. View →
Core Library Guide to COVID-19 – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This series gives kids a better understanding of COVID-19 and what is actually happening. An excellent classroom resource. View →
Professional Sports Leagues – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
These thorough histories of each league are excellent resources for report writers. A first purchase. View →
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