Reviews
Booklist Review of Pioneers at Sea
Written in a high/low format, this entry in the Amazing Adventures series (4 titles) chronologically introduces eight prominent sea explorers and innovators from around the world. View →
Booklist Starred Review: Stories of Survival
When the Titanic sank in April 1912, people around the world clamored to read news of the disaster and its survivors. Few could have predicted that more than a century later, books about the Titanic would remain among the most popular nonfiction choices in library… View →
Booklist Review of Firefighters on the Water
Opening with the heart-stopping story of a boat on fire with an injured person aboard, this Firefighter Heroes series offering invites beginning readers to learn about firefighters working in a unique environment. View →
Booklist Starred Review: Marble Caves of Patagonia
Beautiful, relevant photos fill the bulk of the pages and sport simple, easy-to-read labels, and short blocks of text pop against colorful backgrounds and utilize scientifically precise language without becoming overly sophisticated. View →
Booklist Review of Sugar Gliders
Soaring in with maximum cuteness, a sugar glider flits from branch to branch, lapping up sap and eventually returning to its family nest in a hollow bit of tree trunk. Close-up photos of these squirrel-like creatures are the focal points of each page or spread and complement the book’s… View →
Booklist Review of the Inca Empire
In this volume of the Ancient Civilizations series (6 titles), it’s summer in the year 1470, and the Inca Empire is flourishing. Double-page spreads, with short, descriptive paragraphs and large, colorful digital illustrations, depict some of the people one would have encountered… View →
Booklist Review of Roberto Clemente
Vivid cartoon illustrations and a simple narrative make this entry in the Legendary Lives series (6 titles) a solid introduction to the life of Roberto Clemente. It traces his baseball beginnings as a child in Puerto Rico, using a tree branch for a bat, through his career in the… View →
SLJ Review of Whose Poo? Set Two
A fun choice for kids who enjoy exploring the grosser side of animal science. View →
SLJ Review of Unplugging Set Two
Readers are encouraged to discover the world around them as they unplug from electronic devices. Each title starts with a table of contents, and vocabulary words are bold throughout the… Short paragraphs with colorful, captioned photographs and diagrams are used to inform read View →
SLJ Review of Legendary Lives
These attractive volumes will be appreciated by young readers, and selectors should consider View →
SLJ Review of Firefighter Heroes
Students may be surprised to learn about the diverse and important jobs firefighters have, and this exciting, simply written, and fact-packed series about the profession should keep readers turning pages. View →
SLJ Review of Staying Safe
These titles present important topics simply and clearly, and are designed to empower, but not alarm, young readers. Each volume opens with ideas for adults to help children navigate the… Succinct and informative sentences are chock-full of sensible advice that’s easy and pr View →