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Cover: Una fruta es una maleta para las semillas (A Fruit Is a Suitcase for Seeds)

Una fruta es una maleta para las semillas (A Fruit Is a Suitcase for Seeds)

“Children will be drawn in by the engaging narrative and the watercolor illustrations that depict the journey seeds can take before they end up in tummies. The images will have early elementary students wanting to pick the fruit right off the page.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: The Lost Forest: An Unexpected Discovery beneath the Waves

The Lost Forest: An Unexpected Discovery beneath the Waves

“Swanson, who shadowed the scientists, documents their methods and discoveries in an appealing narrative, complemented by photos of the scientists in action. In the process, readers learn such amazing details as the dangers of diving, organizing experiments, gene sequencing, and… View →

 
Cover: Hotelitor: Luxury-Class Defense and Hospitality Unit

Hotelitor: Luxury-Class Defense and Hospitality Unit

“Sharp and full of heart and fun.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: Touch the Sky

Touch the Sky

“This is a wonderfully engaging and supportive must-read about personal growth through persisting, trying again, succeeding, and helping others pitched perfectly to resonate with the target audience’s age, context, and interests. Reviewer Rating:… View →

 
Cover: The Great Wolf Rescue: Saving the Red Wolves

The Great Wolf Rescue: Saving the Red Wolves

“[O]ffers a thoughtful perspective on the value of returning these magnificent animals to their historic habitat. . . Give this to animal lovers and the conservationally minded reader. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →

 
Cover: Pet Tech

Pet Tech

“Pet lovers and those interested in applications of science in the real world will enjoy this clever book. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →

 
Cover: Mami King: How Ma Mon Luk Found Love, Riches, and the Perfect Bowl of Soup

Mami King: How Ma Mon Luk Found Love, Riches, and the Perfect Bowl of Soup

“Sorra’s digitally rendered illustrations have a cinematic feel, full of details and expression. . . This is an excellent addition to picture book biography collections. Reviewer Rating: 4”—Children’s Literature View →

 
Cover: Eating My Words: And 128 Other Poems

Eating My Words: And 128 Other Poems

“Teachers will no doubt love these instructional aspects of the book, but children will appreciate the amusing poems themselves . . . With kid-friendly subjects like pets, school, and family, and colorful cartoony illustrations, readers are sure to find plenty to tickle their funny View →

 
Cover: Haiku, Ew!: Celebrating the Disgusting Side of Nature

Haiku, Ew!: Celebrating the Disgusting Side of Nature

“Brunelle and Patton explore a side of nature that is no less awe inspiring, but rather pondering the beauty of nature, they dig into the disgusting, gross, and sometimes weird aspects of the world around us. . . The pencil-drawn, digitally colored illustrations bring to life the… View →

 
Cover: Cruzita and the Mariacheros

Cruzita and the Mariacheros

“Mariachi, family, and pan dulce are the ingredients for this perfect middle grade novel. Highly recommended for all middle grade collections.”—starred, School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: A Better Best Friend

A Better Best Friend

“Tallec’s charming, child-friendly story captures an ever-present concern of many readers, young and old, and offers an open ending that invites discussion. An outstanding read-aloud for adults and children, bursting with humor and warmth.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Eating My Words: And 128 Other Poems

Eating My Words: And 128 Other Poems

“Simultaneously a book of poems and a primer on poetic craft . . . An excellent addition to poetry collections, this volume will excite and engage, and—most importantly—it will empower children to write poems of their own.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Cloudy Days: A First Look

Cloudy Days: A First Look

“Facts about weather conditions are presented clearly and succinctly . . . High-quality color photos support and clarify explanations. Questions are posed to young learners throughout to keep them thinking, engaged, and drawing upon life experiences.”—School Library… View →

 
Cover: Look Inside a Bulldozer: How It Works

Look Inside a Bulldozer: How It Works

“Beautiful, colorful photography with accompanying clear and concise text make these volumes extremely attractive for early readers . . . These highly appealing books belong in every library serving little ones and will not spend much time on the shelf.”—School Library… View →

 
Cover: 34 Amazing Facts about Basketball

34 Amazing Facts about Basketball

“Full-page photos with one short sentence per page in bold text on a contrasting background, make titles quick and accessible for each high interest topic. . . . Good pick for elementary readers who like lists and quick facts about a subject.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Animal Camouflage in a Forest

Animal Camouflage in a Forest

“The closing pages include reprints of photos seen earlier in the book, giving readers a second chance to pick out the hidden animals and think about how camouflage helps them survive.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: When Dad's Hair Took Off

When Dad's Hair Took Off

“Good for sharing with all the family, this is a story that will become a firm favourite. A delightful book all around.”—The School Librarian View →

 
Cover: Mindfulness and Me

Mindfulness and Me

“[T]his robust offering . . . provides children (and their caregivers) with a well-curated mix of yoga poses, breathing exercises, activities, and crafts.”—Booklist View →

 
Cover: Explora Júpiter (Explore Jupiter)

Explora Júpiter (Explore Jupiter)

“The series strikes a perfect balance, offering engaging content suitable for young minds eager to explore the marvels of space, while the incorporation of technology adds a contemporary flair that resonates with a broad audience . . . ideal for school library collections,… View →

 
Cover: Aliens and UFOs: Investigating History's Mysteries

Aliens and UFOs: Investigating History's Mysteries

“The books in this visually exciting series read like suspense thrillers . . . . Highly recommended for schools and public libraries. Students will learn much from this excellently written and designed series.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: Giant's Causeway and Other Incredible Natural Wonders

Giant's Causeway and Other Incredible Natural Wonders

“The highly unusual, sometimes bizarre, sites are described in brief, readable paragraphs that include interesting, fact-filled details . . . This series will wow students who enjoy reading about unusual phenomena around the world, pique curiosity, and arouse armchair-travel… View →

 
Cover: Artemis Mission: Return to the Moon

Artemis Mission: Return to the Moon

“Future space explorers will find these books mesmerizing whether they hope one day to travel into space or simply read about it from an armchair.”—School Library Journal View →

 
Cover: I'm a Custodian

I'm a Custodian

“Early learning libraries will appreciate how these books incorporate words and text to encourage vocabulary development and retention. These books are great for ­independent reading as well as ­one-on-one reading with a caregiver. . . . [I]deal for ­public… View →

 
Cover: The Observologist: A Handbook for Mounting Very Small Scientific Expeditions

The Observologist: A Handbook for Mounting Very Small Scientific Expeditions

“A brilliant blend of factual and hilarious . . .The tone of the book speaks directly to the curious child in us all and clearly indicates the author’s passion, care, and compassion for the natural world.”—The School Librarian View →