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Cover: What Is Democracy?

Booklist, Series Nonfiction Showcase

The Choosing Democracy series (4 titles) examines the important topic of democracy from a variety of angles. Active Citizenship in Democracy defines democracy, offering examples of how young people can make their voices heard through activism, and citing the importance of voting, jury… View →

 
Cover: Maevis Has Good Attendance

School Library Journal

Young children will enjoy learning about manners from a unicorn. View →

 
Cover: Maevis Minds Her Manners

School Library Journal

Young children will enjoy learning about manners from a unicorn. View →

 
Cover: Guide to Sea Monsters

Booklist

Rather than focus on one specific monster, this volume from the Cryptid Guides: Creatures of Folklore series (4 titles) dives into the broader category of sea monsters, venturing into oceans, lakes, and swamps as well as the legends that give such creatures life. The book organizes its… View →

 
Cover: Focus on Haiti

Booklist

Going well beyond Haiti’s geography and climate, this entry in the Focus on Geography series (4 titles) also introduces the nation’s Indigenous Taíno people, its creation as a republic; its culture, religion, and Kreyòl (or Creole) language; and current ways of life. The comprehensive… View →

 
Cover: What Am I?

School Library Journal

Verbal and visual clues introduce young learners to five animals per title. An initial spread provides one or two facts about the creature, with a full page photograph showing a portion of its body. The alligator, for example, has “a big mouth and sharp teeth;” the accompanying photo… View →

 
Cover: Serving with Honor

School Library Journal

These six volumes explore the various branches of the United States military. Each volume explains the purpose of the branch, provides examples of jobs and weapons and informs on requirements for entry. Facts such as the Air Force employs the fighter jet F-15 Eagle, the Army is… View →

 
Cover: Costa Rica (Costa Rica)

Booklist, Series Nonfiction Showcase

Each book in the Exploring Countries series (6 titles) gives a brief overview of a specific country, highlighting its famous sites, land and animals, and cultural touchstones. The text is written simply, with more complex terms bolded and defined in the glossary. The books are intended… View →

 
Cover: Canadá (Canada)

Booklist, Series Nonfiction Showcase

Each book in the Exploring Countries series (6 titles) gives a brief overview of a specific country, highlighting its famous sites, land and animals, and cultural touchstones. The text is written simply, with more complex terms bolded and defined in the glossary. The books are intended… View →

 
Cover: Francia (France)

Booklist, Series Nonfiction Showcase

Each book in the Exploring Countries series (6 titles) gives a brief overview of a specific country, highlighting its famous sites, land and animals, and cultural touchstones. The text is written simply, with more complex terms bolded and defined in the glossary. The books are intended… View →

 
Cover: Australia (Australia)

Booklist, Series Nonfiction Showcase

Each book in the Exploring Countries series (6 titles) gives a brief overview of a specific country, highlighting its famous sites, land and animals, and cultural touchstones. The text is written simply, with more complex terms bolded and defined in the glossary. The books are intended… View →

 
Cover: Italia (Italy)

Booklist, Series Nonfiction Showcase

Each book in the Exploring Countries series (6 titles) gives a brief overview of a specific country, highlighting its famous sites, land and animals, and cultural touchstones. The text is written simply, with more complex terms bolded and defined in the glossary. The books are intended… View →