Reviews
Shuttered Horror Hospitals
We’re in the midst of a supernatural nonfiction book rush, but few are as genuinely hair-raising as the Scary Places series. As with the publisher’s similarly creepy HorrorScapes series, the high-interest text is ideal for reluctant readers, with each two-page spread focusing on a single View →
Monstrous Morgues
We’re in the midst of a supernatural nonfiction book rush, but few are as genuinely hair-raising as the Scary Places series. As with the publisher’s similarly creepy HorrorScapes series, the high-interest text is ideal for reluctant readers, with each two-page spread focusing on a single View →
Monstrous Morgues
We’re in the midst of a supernatural nonfiction book rush, but few are as genuinely hair-raising as the Scary Places series. As with the publisher’s similarly creepy HorrorScapes series, the high-interest text is ideal for reluctant readers, with each two-page spread focusing on a single View →
With only several sentences on every page, this entry in the Senses in My World series introduces the sense of smell to young children. How does our sense of smell work? “Tiny bits of scent float in the air. The nose breathes in the air. The brain understands the bits as smells.” A color View →
Witchcraft in Salem
Ghostly Alcatraz Island and Witchcraft in Salem were recommended in Booklist’s October 2010 Spotlight on Series Nonfiction. View →
Witchcraft in Salem
Ghostly Alcatraz Island and Witchcraft in Salem were recommended in Booklist’s October 2010 Spotlight on Series Nonfiction. View →
The Ant's Nest
[Starred review]. This book is one of a series of at least six that focus on places where animals live. If the other books in the series are done as well as this one, then it must be said that the publisher has done a great service to the promotion of natural history appreciation. This… View →
The Ant's Nest
[Starred review]. This book is one of a series of at least six that focus on places where animals live. If the other books in the series are done as well as this one, then it must be said that the publisher has done a great service to the promotion of natural history appreciation. This… View →
Dark Labyrinths
Dark Labyrinths explores the creepiness of underground tunnels, shelters, and cities that have been long buried. Particularly compelling is Budapest’s ancient, naturally made tunnel system nicknamed the Labyrinth of Courage, which hid civilians during World War II. Other… View →
Dark Labyrinths
Dark Labyrinths explores the creepiness of underground tunnels, shelters, and cities that have been long buried. Particularly compelling is Budapest’s ancient, naturally made tunnel system nicknamed the Labyrinth of Courage, which hid civilians during World War II. Other… View →
Green Tree Frogs
Emerald Boas and Green Tree Frogs were recommended in the April 2010 Spotlight on Series Nonfiction. View →
Green Tree Frogs
Emerald Boas and Green Tree Frogs were recommended in the April 2010 Spotlight on Series Nonfiction. View →