Reviews
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 →
SLJ Review of Marsupials
Animal lovers will appreciate this series that highlights familiar and lesser-known marsupials. Simple language, brief sentences—sometimes, only a word or phrase—and humor facilitate comfortable, reading. View →
SLJ Review of Find it in Nature!
This excellent series is a solid introduction to exploring nature’s wonders while sharpening children’s observational powers and reading, scientific, and critical thinking skills. View →
SLJ Review of Getting Around in My Town
Using public transportation is a common, relatable experience for many children and their families, so this informative series will be welcome, particularly by vehicle fans. View →
SLJ Review of Health Helpers
Positivity and reassurance are hallmarks of this series. With brief sentences and minimal texts per page, these titles outline reasons why someone might need to visit particular doctors. View →
SLJ Review of Ready, Set, Grow: Plants
Children will learn about the growth of some well-known plants, including ones that become tasty foods. Each title introduces the topic of plant-growth stages, beginning with a seed, before describing the plant’s step-by-step growing process. View →
SLJ Review of Tell Me Why Set Two
Each book in this series groups questions around a common theme. Earth answers why earthquakes happen or if the sea is really salty, while Food explains why some cheese stinks or why different foods are eaten around the world. View →
SLJ Review of Earthforms
A read-aloud option for geography time. This series presents and describes different types of landforms in language that borders on free verse. Each book starts with tips for adults supporting young readers before, during, and after reading the book. View →
SLJ Review of In the News: Need to Know
This series presents fresh coverage of a variety of current topics, with the common thread that newsworthy events are happening in these fields. View →