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Deadly Diseases – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This grisly collection looks at epidemics and pandemics of the past and present, explaining each in a simple, relatable way that remains true to the science without leaning into the overly morbid aspects of discussing illnesses. Archival images and photographs of sick people are used… View →
Travel Bucket Lists – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This series includes titles that prepare readers for experiences from visiting historical sites to sports venues. Starting with a table of contents that shows four-to-five chapters in varying lengths, each title opens from a visitor’s perspective and is written in third person, setting… View →
Sports Innovations – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
No game has stayed the same since its invention, a truth highlighted in this interesting series. Some of the biggest innovations in soccer haven’t involved tech, but have instead revolutionized play, like total football, tiki-taka, and pressing/counter-pressing. Auto-racing innovations… View →
Hauntings – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Each book in the series retells three haunting tales in easy-to-read text with bolded vocabulary and plenty of white space…. A wonderfully creepy way to build reading skills. View →
Xtreme Aircraft – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This series is full of detailed aircraft content and is best suited to striving readers at the secondary level. View →
Children's Authors – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
These six titles present brief introductions to the lives and works of famous children’s authors. View →
Sports GOATs: The Greatest of All Time – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Browsers will flock to this fast-paced, exciting series. The 20 best athletes for each sport are lauded in snappy bios that break down their phenomenal careers. GOATs of Football includes offensive and defensive players, like quarterback Peyton Manning and defensive end Reggie White.… View →
Sports Encyclopedias – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
For browsers who want a Guinness Book experience, but with a laser focus on sports, this series is clutch. Each book follows a similar formula, starting with a history of the sport and the formation of formal competition. For MLB, NBA,… View →
Sly as a Fox: Are Foxes Clever? - Archimedes Notebook
You’ve probably heard someone say “he’s as sly as a fox” but… are foxes really sly and clever? That’s what Marie-Therese Miller explores in her book, one of a series comparing animal idioms (expressions) and the real-life… The answer is a resounding YES View →
Beautiful Biomes – Booklist review
The design of the Beautiful Biomes series is pleasing in its simplicity…. An attractive addition to primary-grade units on biomes. View →
Outdoor Photography - Irving Independent School District, Texas
Novice photographers will benefit from this informational text that explains how to care for your digital camera to the best lenses to use based on what shot is being taken. The topics taught include what exposure to use depending on the lighting, shutter speed, composition, motion,… View →
New York Yankees - Irving Independent School District, Texas
This simple text informs readers about baseball and especially the New York Yankees. The large text and colorful illustrations make the book a fast read as well as providing historical details modern fans may not know. A history of star players gives statistics and accomplishments of… View →
United States Encyclopedias
World of Mythical Beings
Captives of the Reich