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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Pokémon Phenomenon- School Library Journal
The multimedia options for enjoying the ever-popular Pokémon is showcased in this series. Whether readers want to learn about the games, movies, trading cards, shows, or the Pokémon trainers and types, this series will cover it. The perennially popular topic is written at about a third… View →
Terrific Teeth- School Library Journal
Set aside those fears of the unknown and dentistry with the power of knowledge! Through simple and direct sentences, young readers are prepared for what to expect at the dentist’s office, from the tools in the room to the teeth in their mouth. Real photographs of the equipment and people View →
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 →
Wild STEM - School Library Journal
Full-page photographs alternate with text pages to introduce readers to STEM careers in various natural settings. Each title focuses on a particular segment of the natural world such as forests, oceans, or farms. The narrative offers details of jobs like… View →
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 →
My Friend with Health Needs - School Library Journal
Reading like a story or a conversation that plays out with a friend, these titles show a glimpse of the daily experiences of children with health needs. The view is split with text on ones side and a photograph on the other side that adds context to the narrative. Through explanations… View →
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 →
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 →
Iconic Cars- School Library Journal
The iconic cars of film, from the Batmobile to James Bond’s Aston Martin, are the focus of this series, focusing on both the cars and the films that made them famous. Layouts of two-sentence paragraphs on a contrasting background helps break up the information about the high-interest… View →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Haunted History of the United States- School Library Journal
A well-written, informative series providing detailed historical background about notable American sites alleged to be very haunted. Each volume opens with an anecdote about a personal encounter and outlines a variety reasons people believe in ghosts. Rational, natural, psychological,… View →
Animales de la Antбrtida- School Library Journal
Explore the wonders of Antarctica through the captivating lens of this children’s series, where the remarkable resilience of its unique animal inhabitants takes center stage. Simple language and large text guide readers through the awe-inspiring world of these creatures. The inclusion of View →
Xtreme Survival - School Library Journal
Each title explores the challenges of surviving in a different environment, using true life adventures as examples. Surviving the Swamp, for example, opens with a narrow escape from an alligator. Subsequent chapters look at how dangers such as dehydration, starvation, and predators come… View →
United States Encyclopedias
World of Mythical Beings
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