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Cover: The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks

The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

Thorough and worthy for libraries serving middle schoolers. View →

 
Cover: Fierce Females of Fiction

Fierce Females of Fiction – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

. . . these hi-lo titles will appeal to striving readers interested in pop culture at the upper elementary and middle school level. View →

 
Cover: My Community: Jobs Set 3

My Community: Jobs Set 3 – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

The strength of this series is its versatility and usability in many reading situations: one-on-one, in the classroom, in a story time, or solo for more advanced readers who are trying to gain confidence. An easy choice for early literacy collections; day care centers and preschools may… View →

 
Cover: Nature's Mysteries

Nature's Mysteries – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

This series acquaints readers with the wondrous mysteries that occur in nature around the world. Curiosity sparking series that introduces the beautiful irregularities in nature. View →

 
Cover: Animal Encyclopedias

Encyclopedias for Kids – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

These single-volume reference books work equally well for browsing or research. Organization varies appropriately by topic. Useful resources that should circulate well. View →

 
Cover: Field Guides Set 1

Field Guides for Kids – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

A useful resource for classes studying taxonomy and animal classification or for nature enthusiasts. View →

 
Cover: Animales miniatura (Mini Animals)

Zorro fénec (Animales miniatura) – Booklist

Readers observe a fennec fox going about its day in this entry in the adorable Animales Miniatura series (6 titles). Basic nonfiction text features (a table of contents, a picture glossary, and an index) are included to familiarize young readers with the format. View →

 
Cover: Cave of Crystals

Cave of Crystals (Engineered by Nature) – Booklist

The book’s clean page design incorporates impressive (helpfully captioned) photographs, a map, an infographic, and a primary-source quote paired with a critical-thinking question. A publisher hosted link to age-appropriate activities and learning extensions complete the tidy package. View →

 
Cover: Planets

Planets – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

A serviceable planet set with a lot of value added for educators and parents in the companion online resources. Recommended as an educator resource. View →

 
Cover: Esports Explosion

Esports Explosion – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

While most sports’ fan bases are stagnating or shrinking, esports’ base is booming and this series explains why. Useful if your collection is lacking in this arena. View →

 
Cover: Nuestra personalidad 2 (Character Education Set 2)

Nuestra personalidad 2 – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

An engaging look at how values make a positive difference in everyday life, this series is a great choice for collections that serve linguistically diverse readers. View →

 
Cover: Core Library Guide to Racism in Modern America

Protesting Police Violence in Modern America (Core Library Guide to Racism in Modern America) – Booklist

★STARRED★ Clearly written sentences and an even-handed presentation of the facts characterize this important volume in the Core Library Guide to Racism in… View →