Reviews
Arlington School District Review of Football: Score with STEM
""Football: Score with Stem" is a part of the six set “Sports STEM” series which includes: Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Hockey &… Book includes: table of contents, science, technology, engineering, math sections, Do View →
SLJ Review of Forest School
Exceptionally clear photos show readers what they should look for during their forest walks. Most of nature comes in shades of green or brown, so detailed pictures of tracks, seeds, nests, and droppings will help children identify evidence of life. Photos of woodland creatures bring kids View →
Arlington School District Review of Guiding Light
This graphic novel series includes six titles honoring heroes that saved lives during the attacks of 9/11. This volume spotlights police officer Moira Smith who used her flashlight, her wits, and her bravery to lead dozens of people out of the World Trade Center’s south tower to safety… View →
SLJ Review of Life Works!
Using stylized monster characters, these books guide readers through activities to help build empathy and understanding, while developing critical skills like time management and building trust with others. Bright colors and silly monsters keep the serious topics layered with some levity View →
SLJ Review of Pick a Plate
Part of healthy living is knowing how to fuel one’s body. Using the USDA MyPlate model, readers are taken on a “build your own plate” story to compare and contrast… There is no moral value applied to the foods; they are simply weighed for nutrition View →
SLJ Review of Fact-o-Graphics!
Using colorful illustrations and inset photos, this series presents basic facts for early readers. A section on the five senses, for example, uses small photos of foods to highlight the five categories of taste. A general statement introduces each spread’s topic and text boxes provide… View →
SLJ Review of Saving Animals from the Brink
A new take on science comics that feature groups of conservationists and activists working to help save animals from extinction. This series is tied together with the shared thread of animals at risk and their connection to the creation of the Endangered Species Act. Each title addresses View →
SLJ Review of Disastrous Deaths
Those interested in the gruesome and morbid will find plenty to explore in this series. The table of contents is listed on a tombstone, and a collection of “weird” phrases about death like, “kicked the bucket” begins each book. Within the pages are incredible stories of those who have… View →
SLJ Review of Colorful Minds
This series is like a comforting hug. For young children who might have trouble verbally expressing their feelings or controlling their emotions, this series provides interactive activities to help them understand what they are feeling and how to cope. Each emotion is associated with a… View →
SLJ Review of Library of Awesome Animals
Playful chapter titles and occasional interjections like “yikes” and “wow!” create a lighthearted feel in these animal profiles, but there’s also plenty of useful, well-organized information. The tone achieves a good balance between enthusiastic (“Elephants are eating machines”) and… View →
Booklist Review of The Sky's the Limit
Titles in the Sky’s the Limit series provide tips and information on how young readers can manage their lives, accomplish their goals, and create and maintain positive habits. Making Good Decisions discusses easy versus difficult decisions and presents five steps to help readers with the View →
SLJ Review of Be a Waste Warrior!
Adding on three additional Rs to the ubiquitous green phrase “reduce, reuse, recycle,” the new six Rs (refuse, reduce, reuse, repair, recycle, rot) express the impact everyday actions can have on the… The discussions one would expect are addressed such as si View →