Reviews
A noteworthy review of The World of Reptiles from Booklist on April 1, 2006
Conservation is the dominant theme of this attractive photo-essay in the World of Reptiles series, which has beautiful full-page color photos that bring readers close to the subject. Fast-fact boxes focus on particular species, providing spot statistics on weight, length, color, habitat, View →
A noteworthy review of Holidays, Festivals, and Celebrations from Children's Bookwatch on March 1, 2006
From the celebrations of the Chinese New Year to the romance of Valentine’s Day, Ann Heinrichs has written and illustrated a simply wonderful series of twelve books, each of which are dedicated to a different annual holiday. Each title provides young readers from kindergarten… View →
A noteworthy review of The World of Mammals from School Library Journal on March 1, 2006
The physical and behavioral qualities of these creatures are examined along with their habitats, natural histories, and struggles for survival. Each animal’s life is discussed from birth and growth to maturity and death. Statistics and information are provided on the challenges… View →
A noteworthy review of Welcome to the U.S.A. from School Library Journal on February 1, 2006
These books offer rollicking road trips through these states. The format is reminiscent of a family’s vacation scrapbook. On each spread, simple, economic text and a photograph of a park, festival, or historic site faces an outline map of the state and its bordering areas. A red… View →
A noteworthy review of The World of Reptiles from Children's Bookwatch on February 1, 2006
Specifically designed for young readers grades 3 through 8, the informative text is written at a fourth grade proficiency level. Each forty page volume is published with a reinforced library binding for maximum shelf life, is enhanced with impressive full-color photography and… View →
A noteworthy review of Welcome to the U.S.A. from School Library Journal on January 1, 2006
These bright and inviting volumes are jam-packed with useful information for report writers and browsers alike. Each title highlights destinations that a visitor to the state might explore. A spread is devoted to each location. One page generally includes a photo and provides facts about View →
A noteworthy review of The Magic of Language from School Library Journal on December 1, 2005
These basic guides do a good job of demystifying the English language, and they do so with a contemporary spin. The varied graphics and vibrant photographs reinforce the concepts and enhance comprehension. Colorful text boxes labeled ‘Quick Fact,’ ‘Definition,’… View →
A noteworthy review of The Human Body from Book Links on November 1, 2005
This series introduces the human anatomy’s basic systems with examples from a real child’s world. View →
A noteworthy review of Journey to Freedom: The African American Library from Book Links on November 1, 2005
With an open design, clear text, and abundant illustrations, this series includes biographies of both famous and lesser-known figures as well as books on key events and groups in African American history. This is a recommended nonfiction series. View →
A noteworthy review of The World of Mammals from Booklist on October 15, 2005
With a clean, attractive format, the World of Mammals series features concise chapters accompanied by color photographs (many of them excellent) from a variety of sources. In a departure from the most books of wildlife, the first chapter of Polar Bears discusses the bond between the… View →
A noteworthy review of Science Around Us from Children's Bookwatch on September 1, 2005
Science Around Us is a twenty title series specifically designed to appeal to reluctant young readers in grades 3 through 8. Written at a grade 4 reading level, each 32 page volume is enhanced with full-color photographs, a table of contents, informative sidebars, a glossary of key words View →
A noteworthy review of Our Galaxy and Beyond from Children's Bookwatch on September 1, 2005
‘Our Galaxy And Beyond’ is a superbly produced series of ten books focused on the planets of our solar system. These visually impressive titles are superbly illustrated with astronomical photography illuminating a text featuring the most recent information science has to… View →