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Essential Lives Set 8 - School Library Journal
These biographies each begin with a pivotal event in the subject’s life. The authors don’t hesitate to discuss controversies in the lives of the subjects. . . . The texts are broken up with color photos and sidebars featuring quotes and information on related people and issues. View →
Maximillian P. Mouse - School Library Journal
Wolek’s pencil illustrations capture key moments throughout the series and offer good character and expression. . . . Teachers will love the rich vocabulary. . . . For libraries where readers cannot get enough history-rich series. View →
Green Movement (Essential Library of Social Change) – School Library Journal
Useful for reports involving the history of environmental movements. View →
Animal Icons – Library Media Connection
This series provides a detailed look at these animals that are so closely associated with our country. . . . Each two-page spread consists of a color photograph with narrative, captions, and frequent informational boxes overlaid opaquely. . . . Overall, these are quality texts… View →
Abby and the Book Bunch – Library Media Connection
The dialog and actions. . .were very realistic and appropriate to third graders. View →
Innovative Technologies – School Library Journal
These titles examine the application of modern technology to problems of energy and food supply. . . . These titles will be useful as basic source materials for research and discussion View →
Library Resources – Library Media Connection
This early reader series explains library resources in straightforward language. Page layouts are colorful and engaging. . . . It is an excellent introduction to libraries for elementary age students that also builds reading skills. View →
Innovative Technologies - Library Media Connection
The Innovative Technologies series takes timely issues and gives older students a good grounding in the technical and historical basics. Useful examples are included with readily accessible comparison units. Color photos and colorful additional information boxes keep the detailed text… View →
Super Simple Body Set 1 - Library Media Connection
The titles. . .are easy on the eyes and student friendly. The pages are not overwhelming and the pictures are simple to understand. . . . These books give students a new perspective on a very complex topic. View →
Up2U Adventures Set 1 – Library Media Connection
This series offers beginning chapter books where readers select the ending. Each book offers three endings. Of course, readers can read all three endings then decide what conclusion they like. . . .These are easy-to-read adventure stories. The stories may appeal to children who would… View →
Organ Transplants (Medical Marvels) - Booklist
There’s so much information packed into this rather compact book, students and browsers will come away with a real sense of how transplants work, as well as their history and future. . . . The book is handsomely designed with interesting full-bleed photographs often facing a page… View →
Up2U Adventures Set 1 - School Library Journal
. . .these fast-paced titles are almost exclusively plot driven. . . . The adventures are mostly tame and perfect for readers looking for a creepy early chapter book. . . . Recommend these titles to those who would enjoy the freedom of choosing their own endings. View →
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