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Cover: US Military Encyclopedias

US Military Encyclopedias - School Library Journal

Each of these comprehensive volumes provides information of the jobs, vehicles, weapons, and wars of the United States military. In The Armed Forces ­Encyclopedia readers learn about requirements for each branch and the many jobs in the military. The Military Vehicles ­Encyclopedia… View →

 
Cover: Entertainment Encyclopedias

Entertainment Encyclopedias - School Library Journal

Geared toward young readers who love popular culture, these encyclopedias cover the entertainment industry from superheroes to video games. Each title starts with a table of contents and brief history of the media type. Every encyclopedia entry is marked by a different color throughout… View →

 
Cover: North American Field Guides

North American Field Guides- School Library Journal

Each of these field guides includes exactly 100 entries, with one page per species presented in a consistent, easy-to-follow format. An opening paragraph describes the animal’s physical appearance, plus a bit about its environment and behavior. A “How to Spot” box lists size, range,… View →

 
Cover: Cultural Celebrations Set 2

Cultural Celebrations Set 2 - School Library Journal

origin and the migration of beliefs. The subsequent chapters focus on how people currently celebrate, covering preparations, traditional foods, music, and activities. Visuals like maps, This series explores both secular and religious celebrations. Each book kicks off with a short,… View →

 
Cover: Art Styles

Art Styles- School Library Journal

This series provides an overview of a variety of art styles throughout history, like Surrealism, Impressionism, and Pop Art. Full page images of art, artists, and related figures provide a background for short paragraphs. The opening text in each volumes gives a brief definition of the… View →

 
Cover: Dog Groups

Dog Groups- School Library Journal

Each title introduces one of the seven major dog groups recognized by the American Kennel Club. Two or three sentences per page describe the characteristics that are shared by most or all breeds in the group, including appearance, behaviors, and personalities. In Non-Sporting Group, for… View →

 
Cover: Entertainment Encyclopedias

Entertainment Encyclopedias - Booklist

This volume in the Entertainment Encyclopedias series (4 titles) focuses on superheroes and is snippets of text, and breezy tone effortlessly combine to introduce 45 super-beings, c View →

 
Cover: Americana

Americana- School Library Journal

Connecting the past with the present, this series covers a variety of subjects such as baseball, muscle cars, amusement parks, and more. The opening of each title describes a significant moment or place in history, like the 600 million people who watched the moon landing (Television).… View →

 
Cover: Intro to Language

Intro to Language- Booklist

The Intro to Language series (6 titles) aims to teach the very young basic vocabulary and large text, and supportive illustrations, typically arranged into topical double-page sprea View →

 
Cover: Países set 2

Paнses Set 2- School Library Journal

The second installment of this series provides curious minds with insights into the rich cultural and geological aspects of diverse countries, including Argentina, China, Italy, Kenya, Norway, and New Zealand. These captivating reads offer a journey into the everyday foods people savor… View →

 
Cover: World of Mythical Beings Set 2

World of Mythical Beings Set 2- School Library Journal

Mythical beings from folkloric tales, religions, and cultures are described in this series. Artwork from history and renderings using technology bring the creatures and deities to life for young readers. Two- to three-sentence paragraphs are paired with large or full-page colorful… View →

 
Cover: Art Styles

Art Styles- Booklist

The splashy pages are energetic and appealing, and students interested in art could find this a useful springboard to further research. View →