Reviews

The life of the multiple gold medal-winning swimmer is covered in simple text with plenty of color photographs in this addition to the Defining Moments: Super Athletes series. Much of the…

Most elementary students will find this series intriguing. A wealth of precise and detailed information is presented in a pleasing layout. Each section is well-defined and entitled to entice…

Each book begins with a predator-versus-prey anecdote describing the featured animal’s means of self-protection. Though defenses are the focus, standard animal facts (habitat, diet, young)…

Readers follow the work of scientists who study the unique features and challenges of animals living in remote habitats….firsthand accounts create a narrative feel while still weaving in…

This series allows readers to come safely eye-to-eye with larger-than-life spiders of all shapes and sizes. The texts, which are occasionally too vague, offer basic and interesting facts…

Baby Bug Dishes and Spider-tizers and Other Creepy Treats were recommended in the April 2009 Spotlight on Series Nonfiction.

Baby Bug Dishes and Spider-tizers and Other Creepy Treats were recommended in the April 2009 Spotlight on Series Nonfiction.

This series allows readers to come safely eye-to-eye with larger-than-life spiders of all shapes and sizes. The texts, which are occasionally too vague, offer basic and interesting facts…

Baby Bug Dishes and Spider-tizers and Other Creepy Treats were recommended in the April 2009 Spotlight on Series Nonfiction.

From plump, sweet honey ants to dragonflies fried on a stick, the insects served up in this volume are considered delicious treats around the world. Each spread pairs standout color photos of

Baby Bug Dishes and Spider-tizers and Other Creepy Treats were recommended in the April 2009 Spotlight on Series Nonfiction.

This series covers green living and environmental policy for children. Each book tackles a different problem, defining the issue using lucid, easy-to-read (though occasionally preachy) text…