Reviews
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,…
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…
SLJ Review of What's Inside Me?
A neat trend in children’s body books is to blend cartoon and real medical imagery together, and this series does that very well. Pairing photographs, scientific imaging, and stylized…
SLJ Review U.S. Government Need to Know
This new hi-lo series from focuses on the branches of the United States government and how they interact together. Each title explores an aspect of the federal government, including how it…
SLJ Review of Fossils Uncovered
A graphic novel format brings dinosaur discovery to life in this series. Major finds like Sue Hendrickson’s T. Rex or Jack Horner’s maiasaura are dramatized for readers. Scenes show the…
SLJ Review of What on Earth? Climate Change Explained
This series covers the many aspects of climate change from weather patterns to climate events to the effects on animals. Each section is two pages long, and builds understanding of what…
SLJ Review of Seasons of Fun: Spring
Young readers will learn all about spring in this series. Brightly colored pages featuring simple text and large images describe the season’s weather, holidays, sports, and plants. Bolded…
SLJ Review of Seasons of Fun: Spring
Young readers will learn all about spring in this series. Brightly colored pages featuring simple text and large images describe the season’s weather, holidays, sports, and plants. Bolded…
SLJ Review of Seasons of Fun: Spring
Young readers will learn all about spring in this series. Brightly colored pages featuring simple text and large images describe the season’s weather, holidays, sports, and plants. Bolded…
SLJ Review of X-Treme Facts: Space
An irreverent series that uses humor to engage readers. Each spread has an interesting chapter title, a paragraph of informational text, colorful boxes with facts, photographs, and comic-book
Arlington I.S.D. Librarian Review of Saving the Silvertip
This graphic nonfiction title by Tim Cooke is an engaging and informative look at how biologists and brothers, John and Frank Craighead, spearheaded the movement to protect grizzly bears in…
Arlington I.S.D. Review of Saving the Silvertip
This graphic nonfiction title by Tim Cooke is an engaging and informative look at how biologists and brothers, John and Frank Craighead, spearheaded the movement to protect grizzly bears in…