Reviews

Highly engaging photography supports basic information, making this set a good fit for preschoolers and new readers. Short, simple sentences offer readability rather than drama; the…

When it comes to learning about the Wild West, sorting fact from fiction can be tricky, but the authors of this series pull it off with aplomb. Well-known names and topics, like Jesse James,…

Gr 7 Up–This well-organized, informative textbooklike set presents information about five common types of addiction and asks readers to examine sources, analyze data, and come to conclusions…

Readers are encouraged to “interview” for positions as elites of past cultures in this engaging series. Each begins with a single-page introduction, list of the criteria for the “job,” and…

Readers are encouraged to “interview” for positions as elites of past cultures in this engaging series. Each begins with a single-page introduction, list of the criteria for the “job,” and…

These titles offer emergent readers brief overviews of different sports and encourage them to participate (“Do you want to try? Dive in. Swimming is fun!”). Colorful photos depict boys and…

Readers are encouraged to “interview” for positions as elites of past cultures in this engaging series. Each begins with a single-page introduction, list of the criteria for the “job,” and…

Readers are encouraged to “interview” for positions as elites of past cultures in this engaging series. Each begins with a single-page introduction, list of the criteria for the “job,” and…

This set takes on mysteries and phenomenon of all kinds, from UFOs and aliens to psychics, ghosts, and a milk-drinking statue. Plentiful photographs on shaded pages in varied tones accompany…