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My Uncle Is in the Air Force
This series is useful for military families and general collections as well.
Famous Coloradans
The entire set is report fodder for Colorado schools, and the three titles on the state's early history may be useful for libraries in other locales.
Animals in Spring
Consider where demand for nonfiction for the youngest readers is high.
In three very simple chapters, vibrant full-page photographs will catch the attention of young readers as they learn about springtime creature behavior (nesting, babies being born, animals emerging from hibernation). Though the volume is light on information, its uncomplicated language and sentence structure lend themselves well to independent reading. Reading list. Glos., ind.
Baseball Stats and the Stories Behind Them: What Every Fan Needs To Know
This series blows away the competition.
For young sports enthusiasts with an interest in numbers, these two books identify old and new statistical concepts in each sport; explain their potential importance; and personalize this analysis with vignettes of pro athletes who have set game, season, and career records. The numbers-focused narratives are supplemented by action photos and many charts with stats. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Sports Illustrated Kids: Sports Stats and Stories titles: Basketball Stats and the Stories Behind Them and Football Stats and the Stories Behind Them.
Canoeing and Kayaking
A worthy purchase, especially if your collection is light on adventure.
In clear, engaging narratives that emphasize the dangers of adventure sports as well as the thrills, these books introduce training and equipment for each sport and discuss the challenges. The layouts can be unfocused, as text in various fonts and sizes vies with many photos, illustrations, fact sidebars, and quick "Thrill Seeker" bios. Still, adventurous kids will be inspired. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Adventure Sports titles: Canoeing and Kayaking, Caving, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, and Skiing and Snowboarding.
Flowers
Clean design and attractive visuals will hold the attention of browsers and beginning researchers. Purchase the entire set for an integrated overview of plant anatomy.
Vivid photos and labeled diagrams show magnified seed sprouting, pollination, root systems, and more. While designed for new readers, the books contain some challenging botany vocabulary (e.g., epigeal, hypogeal, herbaceous, adventitious roots), defined in glossaries (but not always in-text) without pronunciation guidance; "petiole" is misspelled in the diagram of Leaves. The clear organization could be useful for teaching nonfiction book structure. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Plant Anatomy titles: Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Roots, Seeds, and Stems.
Barbie Developer: Ruth Handler
These slim volumes should prove as popular as their namesakes in public and school libraries. Use in units on business/economics, inventors, and popular culture.
Each of these engaging biographies introduces readers to the creator(s) of a popular classic kids' product. The texts are generally positive (and overuse exclamation points) but don't ignore difficulties and hardship, both personal and business-related. Captioned photos, archival reproductions, and "Fun Fact" boxes liven up the pages. The topics have ready-made kid-appeal; readers will glean insight into product development and the challenges of running a business. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Library: Toy Trailblazers titles: Barbie Developer Ruth Handler, Board Game Builder Milton Bradley, Crayola Creators Edward Binney and C. Harold Smith, Lego Manufacturers the Kristiansen Family, Play-Doh Pioneer Joseph McVicker, and Slinky Innovators The James Family.
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