By Bob Hassett

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Barbara Reid

Jennifer SUTOSKI | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Nov 01, 2015

Not recommended, except in Canadian libraries in need of additional low-level Canada resources.

J.K. Rowling

Kari SCHUETZ | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Nov 01, 2015

Worthwhile selections for younger readers who are interested in writing or who want to find out more about a favorite writer.

Elon Musk and Tesla

Andrea NAKAYA | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Nov 01, 2015

First-rate research sources, and highly enjoyable reads.

Explore with Francisco Pizarro

Cynthia O'BRIEN | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Nov 01, 2015

These are attractive high-interest materials for lower level readers.

Nelson Mandela

Claire THROP | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Nov 01, 2015

These engaging and solidly reported biographies will appeal to students looking for inspirational stories.

These biographies are generously filled with photos illustrating the lives of people who, "against the odds," survived life-threatening disability or injury. In chapters titled as questions "young people want answered," the texts focus on various prejudicial obstacles Hawking and Yousafzai each overcame to achieve amazing and heroic accomplishments. The brightly colored pages are distracting, but the stories will inspire middle-grade researchers. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Against the Odds Biographies titles: Stephen Hawking and Malala Yousafzai.

Geronimo

Maria NELSON | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Nov 01, 2015

Solid overviews of major Native American figures for younger readers.

Fun and Food with Guy Fieri

Stephanie FINNE | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Nov 01, 2015

These are good high-interest, general purpose reads, though less valuable as research materials.

These biographies cover the personal and professional lives of six reality-TV stars, with information ranging from the serious (Tim Gunn's teenage suicide attempt) to the superfluous ("[Rachael] Ray has a pit bull named Isaboo"). Projects/recipes "inspired by" the books' subjects are fairly uninspired, but middle-grade fans of the shows may enjoy the serviceable texts and color photos. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Library: Reality TV Titans titles: Fun and Food with Guy Fieri, Getting Gritty with Mike Rowe, Pioneer Practices with Ree Drummond, Simple Solutions with Rachael Ray, Tasteful Fashion with Tim Gunn, and Zany Eats with Andrew Zimmern.