Reviews

Mela is a bold and adventurous girl who thinks nothing of setting off to explore the riverbank on her own. When her brother asks if he can accompany her, she refuses because he has nothing to

This book presents the shocking story of a town brought to it’s knees by the very thing that helped make it possible. Mining is a dangerous profession, but when miners carry home a poisonous…

Eleven mansions and their ghostly stories are presented in this rather fascinating book. A photograph of each location along with a brief description of the events that supposedly happened…

Bearport does such a nice job with these short nonfiction books. With gorgeous photos balancing out the straight-forward text, young readers can focus on the the information in the book…

This tremendously fun read-aloud centers on four puppies who meet each other, one at a time. It beings with Poppy, a spaniel who digs under a fence until she finds a sheepdog, Pancake. They…

These stories about successful entrepreneurs who worked hard to gain success would be a popular addition to any library collection. Recommended.

The stories move along well and keep the reader engaged. The series can be fun while showing students that choices have consequences. Recommended.

Another riff on Goodnight Moon, this one is set in a forest. The opening rhyme sets the scene. “Good morning, forest. / Rise and shine! / Good morning, maple, / Oak and pine.” The text…

Extremely informative, well laid-out, and expertly researched, these titles should provide a quality nonfiction upgrade to any library collection. Recommended.

These are quickly read, and could be recommended to reluctant readers. . . [and] be useful for sparking some interest in actual techniques, information, and skills that would be useful in…

Each highly readable and visually appealing volume begins with a defining moment in the person’s career. What follows is an overview of the person’s life and the contributions she made to her

This new series from Bearport offers a unique look at disasters throughout history by framing them in light of the ecological causes and effects. The series includes famous incidents like the

In 1572, Hu Wan works with his grandfather in their vegetable garden near the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. Their specialty is growing gourds, which are shaped into useful kitchen…

Ever since our school district adopted a new curriculum, one school’s fifth grade classes comes to me in the fall for materials for their inquiry projects. I usually start with a list of…

Series Review: These informative new books in the Wild Animal Kingdom series give a good overview of basic facts about several fairly exotic animals. Each book follows the same general…

Series Review: These informative new books in the Wild Animal Kingdom series give a good overview of basic facts about several fairly exotic animals. Each book follows the same general…

Series Review: These informative new books in the Wild Animal Kingdom series give a good overview of basic facts about several fairly exotic animals. Each book follows the same general…

Series Review: These informative new books in the Wild Animal Kingdom series give a good overview of basic facts about several fairly exotic animals. Each book follows the same general…

Series Review: These informative new books in the Wild Animal Kingdom series give a good overview of basic facts about several fairly exotic animals. Each book follows the same general…

Series Review: These informative new books in the Wild Animal Kingdom series give a good overview of basic facts about several fairly exotic animals. Each book follows the same general…

Series Review: These informative new books in the Wild Animal Kingdom series give a good overview of basic facts about several fairly exotic animals. Each book follows the same general…

Series Review: These informative new books in the Wild Animal Kingdom series give a good overview of basic facts about several fairly exotic animals. Each book follows the same general…

An assortment of off-road vehicles are depicted in this new nonfiction series. Each book is rich in subject-specific vocabulary and describes the vehicle’s history, types, uses, and terrains…

Part counting book, part tribute to messy good times, Sattler’s exuberant board book introduces five goofy-looking, none-too-clean birds. A long-legged, polka-dotted bird can’t resist a muddy