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Sports by the Numbers - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Each volume begins with an introduction that provides readers with some fairly complex facts about the subjects. . . . Text boxes pose an addition or subtraction word problem. Answers are in the back, along with some interesting facts about the sport and a short glossary. Teachers can… View →
Cool Wheat–Free Recipes, Cool Meat–Free Recipes (Cool Recipes for Your Health) – Library Media Connection
These eye-catching books touch on two popular diet trends. . . . After relaying reasons behind these trends, the books share, in helpful picture format, the tools and ingredients necessary to make the recipes. Especially noteworthy are the cooking terms. . . .The books do offer a lot in… View →
United States Armed Forces – Booklist
Covering four branches of the service plus two special forces, this series meshes outstanding photographs and “X-treme Facts” to balance out some of the more challenging words in the surprisingly informative texts. View →
Essential Lives Set 8 - Booklist
This series does an excellent job of depicting each individual as a nuanced human rather than an icon. View →
Children's Authors Set 7 – School Library Journal
These biographies provide clear and concise information for reports and may inspire aspiring writers by focusing on the authors’ childhoods, overcoming obstacles, and dedication to writing. . . . They are good additions where similar biographies are in demand. View →
Xtreme Military Aircraft Set 2 – School Library Journal
Young military enthusiasts will be drawn to this attractive set. Each chapter includes large, high-quality color photos that fill the page or the entire spread. The brief, but informative, text is placed over the photos. Print is in black or white, depending on the color of the… View →
Great American Authors – School Library Journal
These books, with their accessible texts, plethora of illustrations, and “pause and reflect” sidebars, should make solid additions to any middle school collections. They will serve those looking for biographical material and literary analysis of these author’s best-known works. A great… View →
Greece (Countries of the World) - School Library Journal
An up-to-date and comprehensive look at Greece, with a great deal of information packed into its pages. The layout has plenty of white space. . . . There are a lot of sidebars and large, fresh, and interesting photographs. Several maps, a “key facts” page, and footnotes on sources are… View →
Cynthia Kadohata (Children's Authors) – Booklist
This new addition to the extensive Children’s Authors series highlights the highs and lows of Newbery Medal winner Kadohata’s life and writing career. Starting with information about her writing technique, the narrative then delves into events throughout her life, focusing on… View →
Green Kid's Guide to Gardening – School Library Journal
This set contains clear and concise instructions and information that encourage kids to enjoy all aspects of gardening while taking responsibility for the Earth. Young readers will appreciate the frank language–worm poop gets a lot of play–and accessible analogies (a raised bed is… View →
Beginner Biographies Set 2 – School Library Journal
These books are a wonderful way to introduce young readers to nonfiction and biographical research. The texts are accurate and aptly touch on the social issues of the period in ways that are appropriate for curious young minds. These titles will appeal to beginning readers with little… View →
Beginner Biographies Set 2 – Booklist
The Beginner Biograph[ies] series supplies overviews of some of history’s most familiar names. Very short notes throughout each book add welcome facts to these light treatments. View →
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