Reviews
Becoming a Soldier
Complemented by exciting, action-packed photos, these captivating narratives follow a young recruit from initial sign up through the first days of orientation and learning to follow the…
Becoming a Soldier
Complemented by exciting, action-packed photos, these captivating narratives follow a young recruit from initial sign up through the first days of orientation and learning to follow the…
Blink of an Eye
Clearly presented information and exciting action photos make these portraits of speedy creatures above-average choices. The level of detail in each one isn’t very deep, but readers will come
Amphibiana
This series profiles frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts with photos, fact boxes and habitat maps. The books are captivating for various levels of elementary readers due to the richness of…
Voodoo in New Orleans
The HorrorScapes series takes on such well-trod topics as Dracula, King Tut, and Salem witchcraft, but it’s especially nice to see this eye-opening take on a subject often avoided. Using…
Witchcraft in Salem
Ghostly Alcatraz Island and Witchcraft in Salem were recommended in Booklist’s October 2010 Spotlight on Series Nonfiction.
Peregrine Falcon
Sure, cheetahs get all the attention for their blazing running speed, but in terms of pure velocity, no animal can touch a diving peregrine falcon, which this entry in the Blink of an Eye:…
Disappearing Acts
Beginning readers will enjoy scoping out the camouflaged animals in this attractive nonfiction series. Eye-catching photographs show how even unlikely animals, such as tiger sharks and toco…
Ghostly Alcatraz
Ghostly Alcatraz Island and Witchcraft in Salem were recommended in Booklist’s October 2010 Spotlight on Series Nonfiction.
Ghostly Alcatraz
Ghostly Alcatraz Island and Witchcraft in Salem were recommended in Booklist’s October 2010 Spotlight on Series Nonfiction.