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More Professional Tools - Library Media Connection
The real life photos’ focus is the vehicles, gear, tools, and the people who use them, which offers a glimpse into the action-filled lives of these professionals. The books will appeal to young readers since they present emergency personnel such as police and rescue workers. Children… View →
Continents - Library Media Connection
This richly detailed series has many engaging features, and would be useful for student reports or leisure reading. Several features stand out, such as Explore Online and Further Evidence in which students are given a website on a similar topic and encouraged to compare and contrast the… View →
Science of Life - Library Media Connection
Through colorful, detailed photographs, informative sidebars and diagrams, and well-organized, brief chapters, these books provide an accessible introduction to biology topics. At the same time, they introduce a level of intellectual rigor rarely seen in texts written for elementary… View →
Sharks Set 1 - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Simplicity of presentation makes these shark titles accessible and inviting to the youngest readers. . . . Spreads with two-to-three sentences per page offer simple facts, with straightforward language, while opposite, a large photo fills the page. Text and images often work well… View →
Short Tales Chinese Myths – Library Media Connection
Using art techniques usually reserved for graphic novels, these two short retellings of Chinese folklore mirror their accompanying art with striking looks that reflect strength and clarity. . . . Short, easy-to-read text, full-color art, and an engaging story make each of these beginning View →
Graphic Horror Set 3 – Library Media Connection
Easy to follow text and colorful pictures bring these chilling tales to life. . . . A great deal of thought went into what text to include to develop the main plot points. Best for middle grades, but high school students who are fans of graphic versions or struggling with the story will… View →
Issues in Sports - Library Media Connection
A collection can never have enough resources about issues in sports, as they are popular research topics and high interest. Colorful photos, sidebars, and easy-to-read text make this a useful series; high school students could use it as well. The books will not overwhelm researchers,… View →
Cool Fiber Art – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Attractive projects and a clean, colorful page design will tempt readers to try out these traditional skills, which are making a comeback. View →
Dogs Set 1 – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
End matter includes a special code for a newly developed website with crafts, games, a short video, more photos, and carefully chosen websites. . . .The simple sentences, appealing images, and large format will make these a hit. View →
Food Dudes Set 2 - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This series about fast-food inventors and entrepreneurs serves up a surprisingly rich informational feast. Each book explores the cultural context of the innovator in question, exploring the rationale for creating the food and exploring why America responded so enthusiastically to it. As View →
Action Sports – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Exciting shots of speeding vehicles and athletes performing gravity-defying tricks will attract readers to these well-crafted books. . . . Browsers drawn by the colorful photos will come away with a surprising amount of information from these well-written introductions. View →
History's Greatest Disasters - Library Media Connection
. . . include photos, charts, graphs, and primary documents that can be used to teach visual literacy. . . . High interest topics will draw readers in with compelling true stories from disaster survivors. The format is conducive for interactive reading. Recommended. View →
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