Reviews
A noteworthy review of The Scoop on Superstitions from Booklist on April 1, 2023
Who hasn’t wrapped their fingers around a greasy wishbone, their secret hopes to be determined with a fateful snap? This is but one of the unusual practices covered by the Scoop on Superstitions series (12 titles). In this selection, readers become acquainted with the furcula and… View →
A noteworthy review of Understanding Idioms from Booklist on April 1, 2023
English can be difficult to learn, but this volume in the Understanding Idioms series (12 titles) can also be a reader’s ‘ace in the hole.’ From ‘blow off steam’ to ‘get your goat’ to ‘push the envelope,’ it introduces 24 varied… View →
A noteworthy review of Understanding Idioms from School Library Journal on April 1, 2023
Out like a light. Play it by ear. Off the hook. Who isn’t curious where these silly sayings come from? This extensive series demystifies just about every idiom a young reader can think of. Each phrase is used in a paragraph and given a definition followed by its origin story.… View →
A noteworthy review of The Power of Energy from School Library Journal on April 1, 2023
This is a comprehensive series that explores the different types of energy sources and the benefits and drawbacks of each one. Each page has a white background with black text or a large color photo. While not the most eye-catching and colorful books on the shelf, the amount of… View →
A noteworthy review of Inside Big Events from School Library Journal on April 1, 2023
This series views big events from a variety of perspectives, offering a unique and comprehensive view not often provided in sports nonfiction. The Daytona 500 shares perspectives from the founder, a chief starter, a fan, a driver, and a broadcaster. The NBA… View →
A noteworthy review of Let's Explore Ecosystems from Booklist on February 15, 2023
As the series title suggests, Let’s Explore Ecosystems introduces elementary readers to a range of ecosystems around the world. Divided into three sections, each volume opens with a few paragraphs that explain the unique features that make up the ecosystem. The second and longest… View →
A noteworthy review of Community Helpers from Booklist on November 1, 2022
The Community Helpers series provides a solid starting point for young readers who are interested in exploring possible careers. Each title begins by introducing a young child who is interested in the community job discussed and encourages readers to find a professional working in the… View →
A noteworthy review of Reading Rocks! from School Library Journal on November 1, 2022
Series that uses various engaging topics to encourage reading. Starting with a table of contents, titles are about three chapters long with vocabulary words in bold and in another color. A few paragraphs of text are paired with full page captioned photos or graphics. Coverage includes… View →
A noteworthy review of Investigating Pollution from School Library Journal on November 1, 2022
Eight types of pollution are evaluated through comprehensive text and simple graphics. Each book begins with a captivating story that draws readers into the topic, such as a manatee named Gerard whose food source was destroyed by agricultural pollution. This is followed by an… View →
A noteworthy review of Professional Football Teams from School Library Journal on November 1, 2022
Covering each of the teams in the National Football League, this series briefly runs through each teams’ history, including their notable players and impactful coaches. In addition to short biographies of ‘legacy’ players, the books include writeups of current stars who View →
A noteworthy review of Investigating Pollution from Booklist on October 1, 2022
Investigating Pollution (8 titles) is an inaugural series under the new Wonder Books imprint, and it uses narrative nonfiction to make the fact-filled text go down easy. This title examines different sources of nuclear pollution, its dangers, past nuclear disasters, and the benefits and… View →
A noteworthy review of Professional Football Teams from Booklist on October 1, 2022
Meet the Cincinnati Bengals in this attractive volume from the Professional Football Teams series (32 titles). Double-page features, such as ‘Heroes from History,’ ‘Modern Day Marvels,’ and ‘The GOAT’ (Greatest of All Time),… View →