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Reptiles – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Each page in these books for early readers offers two to three sentences on a topic, such as food, appearance, and habitat. The facts are basic, and the language is plain but interesting enough to engage readers. Excellent photographs fill more than a page; most images depict the animals View →
South American Animals - Library Media Connection
Full of colorful and engaging photos, this series will capture children’s imagination of animals in faraway places. . . . The large font is helpful to struggling readers. Captions in smaller font present additional facts. . . . Recommended. View →
Story of Exploration - Library Media Connection
Full-color pictures, informational boxes, and a well-researched text make this series user-friendly and enjoyable to peruse. . . . Researchers will find a historical and present day perspective, with consideration given to technological advances and those who were the original explorers. View →
Foundations of Our Nation – Library Media Connection
This series shows the development of the important events of the American Revolution. Each book contains important dates, a “Stop and Think” section, and a “Learn More” section. The books are engaging for all readers with simple terminology and details. . . [and] give students a new… View →
Sigurd R. Olson, Will Steger (Conservationists) – Library Media Connection
The books reviewed cover the ordeals and achievements of two people responsible for the preservation of wilderness areas. The font is large and clear, engaging the young reader into the lives of these pioneers. The author examines the impact and legacy of these nature idealists and the… View →
Great American Authors – Library Media Connection
With the huge push on the Common Core and narrative nonfiction, this new series has included deductive reasoning questions within the text. . . . This series may be part of the push for Common Core materials to support a different way of thinking. The series offers possibilities for text View →
Smartest Animals - Library Media Connection
These clear books are full of questions, colorful photos, maps, and charts. The books’ emphasis is on the animals’ biological and intelligence abilities. They examine the animals’ social organization, memory abilities, emotions, verbal/non-verbal communications, use of tools,… View →
Great Minds of Science Set 1 - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
. . .this series is a winner. Strong writing is peppered with dramatic details that will bring scientific discoveries to life. . . . A staple for libraries. View →
Rocks and Minerals - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Readers will be fascinated by this intermediate series and its appreciation for all things rock. Filled with vibrant images of crystals and gems that jump off the pages, these informative volumes explore the field of geology in easy-to-understand texts. . .[and] will have readers looking View →
Great Achievements in Engineering - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Through nine chapters, each title combines history, project development, the problem-solving work of engineers, and likely future developments in the particular specialty. The writing is informative and usually interesting, though a bit challenging; the books would work well with high… View →
Cats Set 1 - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
The close-up of a cat’s face on the cover gives it instant kid appeal, while the interior photos, which dominate the spreads, do a fine job of supporting the text. . . .These are worth consideration. View →
Essential Issues Set 4 - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This informative series focuses on eight issues that could negatively affect teens. The texts are both credible and readable: the authors employ an engaging narrative style. . . . Overall, . . . this is a clearly written and well-organized series. View →
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