Reviews
A noteworthy review of Science Definitions from Booklist on October 1, 2010
With full-page color photos and a spare, interactive text, this small picture book in the Learn About series uses hands-on, everyday examples to explain basic physics. ‘Big and small, shadows are everywhere,’ states text that is illustrated with side-by-side photos of a… View →
A noteworthy review of Weather Watch from Library Media Connection on August 1, 2010
Brief sentences accompany captioned color photos defining each season and weather phenomenon. Common traits of each season cover several pages, and how animals and people adapt to each season is described. In the climate books, the science behind the climate is described in… View →
A noteworthy review of Basic Biographies from Children's Bookwatch on August 1, 2010
A premier publisher of books-in-series of young readers, one of The Child’s World newest offerings is ‘Basic Biographies’. This eight title series is specifically designed and written for children preschool through second grade. Featuring a first grade reading level in… View →
A noteworthy review of Music Makers from Booklist on June 1, 2010
Just know what you’re getting into with the Music Makers series: months, if not years, of off-key squawking and strumming. Bringing the basics of instruments to the youngest of readers, these informational tools will likely compel kids to get their hands dirty, and while… View →
A noteworthy review of Basic Biographies from School Library Journal on June 1, 2010
These biographies cover salient points in an accessible way, with each title condensing important information into understandable pieces. Instead of trying to explain the exact ideas that made Einstein famous, Kesselring discusses how his ideas helped other scientists. Obama provides a… View →
A noteworthy review of Journey to Freedom from Library Media Connection on May 1, 2010
This series includes titles covering historical events as well as the life stories of individuals who played many roles in African-American history. Each title includes text and illustrations, with excellent supplementary materials such as a timeline, glossary, and further reference… View →
A noteworthy review of Favorite Mother Goose Rhymes from Children's Bookwatch on April 1, 2010
Mother Goose rhymes are universally popular because of their simple rhyming words coupled with basic rhythms. Now they have been produced in an eight volume series with vibrantly colorful images that make them ideal for use with preschool through second grade children. This simply… View →
A noteworthy review of Basic Biographies from Booklist on April 1, 2010
The Basic Biographies series gets off to a good start with this well- chosen biography of a timeless figure in children’s entertainment. With an intelligent brevity, the authors relate Schulz’s career in very general terms: ‘Charles went to high school. Then he spent… View →
A noteworthy review of Basic Biographies from Children's Bookwatch on February 1, 2010
‘Michelle Obama’ is a ‘Basic Biographies’ selection from Child’s World that showcases the First Lady of the United States. Filled with full page color photos and simple descriptive paragraphs and captions, ‘Michelle Obama’ is carefully crafted to View →
A noteworthy review of Journey to Freedom from Booklist on February 1, 2010
Benjamin Banneker, one of America’s greatest African American scientists and mathematicians, grew up free on a Maryland farm owned by his grandmother and parents. He attended the local Quaker school, where his inquisitive mind opened many opportunities. Benjamin made a working… View →
A noteworthy review of Favorite Children's Songs from School Library Journal on January 1, 2010
Very basic activity songs for toddlers are each given their own small book, with stiff pages for little hands, and bright, simple illustrations. Instructions (without drawings) are included for the fingerplays/activities at the end of the books, as well as a list of benefits to children… View →
A noteworthy review of Classic Tales by Beatrix Potter from Children's Bookwatch on January 1, 2010
Beatrix Potter books have been enduringly popular with young readers and their parents for some five generations. Now a new edition of six iconic titles have been published by The Child’s World in their ‘Classic Tales by Beatrix Potter’ series. With a text written at a… View →