Reviews
A noteworthy review of Multicultural Folktales from School Library Journal on May 1, 2025
A collection of folktales from around the world in one spot. A spectacular tool for any educator to use to teach about fables, legends, and folklore. Some of the stories may be familiar to students, but offering them in conjunction with tales from other cultures brings the vibrancy of… View →
A noteworthy review of Safety First from Booklist on April 1, 2025
Buzz B. Safe, a cartoon bee in a fire helmet, guides young readers through best practices for fire preparedness and prevention in this Safety First series (8 titles) manual. The content is more robust than one might expect, as chapters break the topic into using fire responsibly (cooking View →
A noteworthy review of Artificial Intelligence from Booklist on April 1, 2025
This entry in the Artificial Intelligence series (8 titles) opens with an engaging scenario: A silver humanoid robot successfully identifies a number of objects. When a nearby human asks for something to eat, the robot hands him an apple, explaining it’s the only edible option.… View →
A noteworthy review of The World of Money from School Library Journal on April 1, 2025
Financial literacy might seem like a daunting subject, but this series turns it into an exciting and accessible journey for early to middle elementary readers. With a mix of engaging narratives, vivid visuals, and real-world connections, this series unpacks the fundamentals of money and… View →
A noteworthy review of Safety First from School Library Journal on April 1, 2025
Learning how to stay safe in various situations, from using technology to going to school, are important topics covered in this series. Good examples of solo and adult-assisted safe behaviors are displayed in the illustrations. Each volume includes explanations and definitions of the… View →
A noteworthy review of Artificial Intelligence from School Library Journal on April 1, 2025
Explore the many ways artificial intelligence shapes our world in this insightful series. Each title delves into the complexities of AI, from its everyday applications to its profound societal impacts. Readers will uncover how technologies like deep fakes challenge our sense of reality… View →
A noteworthy review of Exploring Invertebrates from School Library Journal on April 1, 2025
This useful series introduces the major groupings of invertebrates, with information about the class or phylum as well as some facts about individual species. The first couple of chapters look at the common features and unique behaviors within the group. Multiple examples of species are… View →
A noteworthy review of The World of Money from Children's Bookwatch on March 1, 2025
The Child’s World is a premier publishing of fiction and non-fiction book books for children. One of their newest Stride series, ‘The World of Money’ is a twelve volume series on the various aspects and elements of money and finance for children ages 8-11 and includes: View →
A noteworthy review of Phonics Fun! Consonant Blends and Digraphs from School Library Journal on December 1, 2024
This collection builds targeted phonics skills with bold and captivating images that engage young readers. Some pages are text-free, inviting children to pause, observe, and explore the photos and illustrations more closely. The realistic, photographic images add an authentic touch,… View →
A noteworthy review of Rhyming Words from School Library Journal on December 1, 2024
These are simple, engaging stories focused on word families and designed to build foundational reading skills. Each book features slightly larger text with limited words on each page, and the rime in each word family is highlighted in a different color within the words. The series… View →
A noteworthy review of Rhyming Words from Booklist on November 15, 2024
Each of these selections from the Rhyming Words series introduces and repeats one short vowel and consonant combination (ab, en, ug, or am). Within the text, readers add different initial letters to the highlighted rhyming sound (which appears in bold) to create a story with multiple… View →
A noteworthy review of Technology Then and Now from School Library Journal on November 1, 2024
This series introduces young readers to the evolution of key inventions, including the plane, car, TV, computer, and train. Each book provides about 15 pages of well-organized text, covering the origin of the item, its inventor, significant advancements over time, and potential future… View →