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The Stars - School Library Journal
Gr 3–5—These introductions are of uneven quality. Planets sometimes uses incorrect grammar and problematic definitions, e.g., Earth’s gravity is said to be “strong enough to move other objects out of its path.” Uranus is described as being tipped on its side perhaps… View →
Baby Wolves - Children's Literature
If you are not charmed by the cuddly pups on the front cover, do not even bother opening this book. The exceptionally reader-friendly format makes for a perfect introduction to the concept of an informational book as well as the subject of baby wolves. Font and layout are fully utilized… View →
Canada Day - Children's Literature
Every summer, Canadians observe the anniversary of their country’s founding by participating in various festivities. Useful to prepare reports, this volume in the “Celebrations in My World” series welcomes readers to experience Canada Day events vicariously. Thirteen… View →
Caring for Critters - Children's Literature
If your kids don’t want an ordinary pet like a cat or dog, then this book has a few suggestions for those that are a bit unusual and what one has to do to make sure that the pet is relatively happy. How about a bug? A moth, ants, grasshoppers, praying mantis, scorpions, spiders,… View →
Ocean Explorer! - Children's Literature
Part of the “Crabtree Connections” series, this title is categorized as a recount book and it introduces a variety of creatures that live in the ocean. Told in the first person, readers join a diver as she sets out to take underwater photographs. Among the first creatures met View →
Backyard Heroes - Children's Literature
One of eighteen in the “Crabtree Connections,” a series of short reference books for early readers that focus on a particular area of geography, science or history. This edition takes readers on a backyard tour of fauna and invertebrates that contribute in various ways to… View →
Is our weather getting worse? - Children's Literature
This book, designed for elementary-school guided reading groups, focuses on climate change and how it may affect weather in the future. Each two-page spread addresses a single topic, ranging from a depiction of scientists studying layers of ice and soil to determine ancient weather… View →
Visit Egypt! - Children's Literature
One of titles in the “Crabtree Connections” series, this book engages readers with colorful photos and maps. The text likewise engages with a lively guide book format that will excite kids by making them feel like they are planning a trip to the country of Egypt. Laidlaw… View →
Tornado Alert! (revised, ed. 2) - Children's Literature
Sea monsters. Gustonadoes. Cumolonimbus. These are just a few of the terms young readers will learn about in this fact-filled page turner about tornadoes. Scavuzzo takes readers on a whirlwind adventure through the process of tornado formation and the devastation they can cause. Twists,… View →
Spotlight on the Philippines - Children's Literature
Comprehensive information about the geography and culture of the Philippines is covered. Topics include: Philippine facts, the main cities, The Ring of Fire, animals on land, and religions of the country. Colored illustrations, including maps, sidebars, and photographs with captions,… View →
Probability - Children's Literature
Part of the series “My Path to Math,” this volume has many features that make it a good introduction to a complicated subject. The author grounds the basic concepts in everyday events, such as playing board games and choosing a snack among carrot and celery sticks. The… View →
Roman Numerals and Ordinals - Children's Literature
Many children may not know that there are numerals other than what we call Arabic numbers or digits. Roman numbers were indicated by using certain letters and these are explained. The example given is one of the more common uses of Roman numerals—watch faces, but observant kids will see… View →