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Cover: Crisis in Ukraine

NATO- Booklist

The Crisis in Ukraine series (4 titles) is a timely addition to collections serving students interested in politics and current events. The bulk of this book is devoted to the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in 1949 and the shifting… View →

 
Cover: Poetry Power

Cinquain Poems- Booklist

Proving that poetry is more than rhyming couplets, this installment in the Poetry Power series (6 titles) focuses on five-line poems called cinquains—specifically, the American cinquain created by Adelaide Crapsey, which describe a single subject or idea. Straightforward text first gives View →

 
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Hip-Hop Artists Set 3 -Booklist

Proving that poetry is more than rhyming couplets, this installment in the Poetry Power series (6 titles) focuses on five-line poems called cinquains—specifically, the American cinquain created by Adelaide Crapsey, which describe a single subject or idea. Straightforward text first gives View →

 
Cover: Military Animals

Military Animals – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

Informative and entertaining, these books will attract those interested in animals and the military; they should be considered for purchase by both school and public librarians. View →

 
Cover: Groundbreaker Bios

Groundbreaker Bios – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

These titles offer sufficient introductions to these notable people. View →

 
Cover: Sports Encyclopedias

Sports Encyclopedias – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

For browsers who want a Guinness Book experience, but with a laser focus on sports, this series is clutch. Each book follows a similar formula, starting with a history of the sport and the formation of formal competition. For MLB, NBA,… View →

 
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Girls' Basketball – Booklist review

The title of this entry in the Girls’ SportsZone series (6 titles) implies that there is something gender-specific about the book’s contents, but that is not so; rather, this book covers the fundamentals of basketball, applicable to any gender, using WNBA stars… View →

 
Cover: Girls' SportsZone

Girls' SportsZone – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

Young athletes interested in learning how to play like the pros will find a lot of sage advice in this engaging series. Each book follows a similar format, describing an amazing performance by a respected female athlete and then breaking down the components, sharing practice tips for… View →

 
Cover: Field Guides Set 2

Field Guides Set 2 – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

Nature lovers will rejoice with these trimmed down, visual field guides. As one expects, there are scientific as well as common names featured in each, but there are also more candid images that match a real-life visual experience. Helpful tips are alongside background information about… View →

 
Cover: Sports GOATs: The Greatest of All Time

Sports GOATs: The Greatest of All Time – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

Browsers will flock to this fast-paced, exciting series. The 20 best athletes for each sport are lauded in snappy bios that break down their phenomenal careers. GOATs of Football includes offensive and defensive players, like quarterback Peyton Manning and defensive end Reggie White.… View →

 
Cover: Xtreme Aircraft

Xtreme Aircraft – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

This series is full of detailed aircraft content and is best suited to striving readers at the secondary level. View →

 
Cover: Makerspace Trios

Makerspace Trios – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

Readers who want to make toys, tools, functional items, or things that just look cool will find guidance in this series on how to make creative use of a variety of materials. These books encourage makers to consider each material’s properties and imagine how it could be used. Wrap it,… View →