Reviews
SLJ Series Made Simple: Plant-tastic! Review
Beyond roots and stems, readers will learn about adaptive protections and the myriad ways plants spread themselves around the world. Some key concepts like photosynthesis are included, with…
SLJ Series Made Simple: Totally Silly Science Review
“Take a deep dive into unbelievable science, from brain freezes to how space toilets work, in this winning new series. Each title takes a topic, such as animals or space, and presents a…
SLJ Series Made Simple: Internet Issues Review
With the look and feel of a cute YouTube introductory video for youngsters, this series introduces readers to the pains and perils of being online. Gaming is more than just playing on an…
SLJ Series Made Simple: Supernatural Survivor Review
This tongue-in-cheek, guidebook-like series is geared to those seeking escape from marauding invaders. It delivers text in short bursts within “taped” boxes set against photos on colored…
SLJ Series Made Simple: Game Day Review
These bright, chipper books walk readers through the prep work that goes into getting ready for a big game. No matter what sport readers are interested in, they’ll learn that game day prep…
SLJ Series Made Simple: Where We Live Review
Perfect for young students learning about their communities, “Where We Live” teaches children about the physical size, basic governance, and community interactions within a city, state,…
SLJ Series Made Simple: Our Greatest Adventures Review
These four volumes provide young readers with brief introductions to trailblazers of space, air, land, and sea. A two-page spread, accompanied with colorful illustrations, presents people…
SLJ Series Made Simple: Totally Not True! Review
This fact-packed, accessible series shows students scientific truth debunks false ideas and misinformation. Each volume opens with a “Welcome to TNT” message and explains the scientific…
Booklist Advance Review of Crafts in a Snap!
With educational tidbits and an eco-friendly focus, the Crafts in a Snap! series serves up conscientious art projects suitable for primary-grade children. Each themed volume presents seven…
SLJ Review of Intro to Physics: Need to Know
This series delivers straightforward financial information to readers. Topics covered include credit scores, interest rates, budgeting, and saving. The author relates each subject to a…
SLJ Series Made Simple Review of Oops! Accidental Inventions
Readers who’ve never heard the iconic Bob Ross-ism “We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents” will see that concept come to life in this clever, engaging series.
Some of these…
SLJ Series Made Simple Review of Personal Finance: Need to Know
This series delivers straightforward financial information to readers. Topics covered include credit scores, interest rates, budgeting, and saving. The author relates each subject to a…