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Chemistry You Can Chomp (Super Simple Science You Can Snack On) – Booklist
Clear, step-by-step instructions, a list of ingredients and tools needed, and accompanying color photographs showing different steps make each activity fun and easy. A playful, inviting choice for chemistry introductions. View →
Blacks in Paris: African American Culture in Europe (Freedom's Promise) – Booklist
The book’s widely spaced lines of text, informative sidebars, and well-chosen archival photos look attractive, while the short sentences and interesting details make the text quite readable. An inviting volume from the Freedom’s Promise series. View →
Rodeos (Arena Events) – Booklist
What will draw readers in are the action-filled color photographs that take up most of each page. They give a you-are-there feel to the proceedings that has appeal. View →
Animal Groups – School Library Connection
Young readers will be able to easily grasp the concepts presented in the text, as well as view excellent examples of each animal in their natural surroundings. These books are perfect for the beginning reader and boast high interest appeal. One can hardly go wrong with purchasing this… View →
Earth's Energy Innovations – School Library Connection
This series makes a good introduction into how we use different types of energy and the discrete problems associated with each variety. Recommended. View →
Inside Your Body Set 2 – School Library Connection
These well-bound books feature colorful illustrations that show a diverse selection of youth suffering the ailments that afflict all children, with close-ups of signs and symptoms. Add these to the nonfiction collection for primary students who wish to read about these topics or engage… View →
Inside Modern Cities – School Library Connection
The books contain enough interesting information within each title for the beginning research project and would serve as a springboard for further reading about each of the broader subjects explored in this series. This series provides a nice overview of its subjects, touching on each… View →
Digital Photography – School Library Connection
This is a great series for budding junior photographers and will provide tips for those who already have equipment and for using your own creativity with whatever camera you have on hand. This series can be used by students for independent pleasure reading or by teachers as a helpful… View →
Understanding World Religions and Beliefs – School Library Connection
The content is easily digestible yet in-depth enough to be both interesting and informative. Teachers can utilize the series to help students understand the religious motivations of characters in assigned fiction readings or important figures from history. Since explication on the topic… View →
Science Fact or Science Fiction? – School Library Connection
Sensationalistic but fun, these books will appeal to readers interested in the paranormal. Recommended. View →
Date Rape Drugs (Drugs in Real Life) – Booklist
This informative title in the Drugs in Real Life series provides an overview of date rape drugs and offers tips to keep people from becoming victims. Back matter includes quotes from victims, color photos, additional resources, and source notes, making this useful for research reports. View →
Xtreme Robots – School Library Journal
Written at a fourth grade reading level, these informational texts are ideal for middle school hi-lo readers but could also be used by general upper-elementary audiences. View →
Class in America – Booklist
The clearly written discussions place narratives and data within a broader context that makes them more meaningful. Presenting useful overviews of topics related to class differences, these books will leave readers with ideas to ponder. View →
Robyn Hood – School Library Journal
Large, bold fonts makes the text, written at a second grade reading level, easy to read. Colorful, comic-inspired illustrations on every page help relay the action. While each entry is slim, the self-contained cases are complete and compelling. This series features a relatable heroine… View →
Changing Animals Set 2 – Booklist
Despite the potential ick factor, many young readers will be fascinated. These series entries offer a uniquely close look at various insect and fish life cycles. View →
Native Americans Set 4 – School Library Connection
Reading materials that provide positive role models for First Nation youth and breaking many perceived stereotypes are essential for all media centers, and this set will do just that. Recommended. View →
Community Economics – School Library Connection
Overall, the pleasing format makes these books a useful tool for introducing these topics to younger students. . . View →
Awesome Animal Powers – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Useful series with some titles that may fill subject gaps, Lyrebirds and Devil Rays in particular. View →
It's a Digital World! – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
First-rate nonfiction for STEM-themed career collections. View →
Earth's Energy Experiments – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Many experiments will translate well into STEAM maker programs. Even well-stocked libraries should consider adding these—especially Biofuel Energy Projects. View →
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