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Religion and Free Speech
Beneficial for research projects, but also useful for general interest reading and to encourage critical thinking about complicated issues.
The authors describe the history of the internet, major security breaches (e.g., Target's customer data hack), and efforts to curb cyber crime. Although the fast-changing topic means the book will be quickly dated, the volume provides serviceable if dry background for report writers. Stock photographs and frequent sidebars contribute to the choppy layout. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.
Ankylosaurus and Other Armored Dinosaurs: The Need-To-Know Facts
Serviceable but unexceptional dinosaur species introductions.
Field-guide-like spreads give superficial statistics (including Latin name, pronunciation, size, and period of existence) for about a dozen dinosaur species. Regrettably, the species are organized alphabetically in each slight volume, rather than by any more illuminating scientific scheme. Computer-generated images of what the dinosaurs and their environments may have looked like include helpful pop-up comments. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Dinosaur Fact Dig titles: Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex, and Brachiosaurus.
Eating Ethically
A well-rounded, engaging series.
These accessibly designed titles provide information about different aspects of food, from ethical consideration in production and growing to nutrition and safety. While their focus on Common Core standards encourages worthy skills such as comparing sources or finding textual evidence backing a point, few students will appreciate the built-in assignments (e.g., "write a short essay..."). Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Food Matters titles: Eating Ethically, Food Safety Basics, Gluten-Free and Other Special Diets, Nutrition Basics, Eating Organic, Genetically Modified Food, and Processed Foods.
Jump, Tuck, Flip: Mastering Cheerleading Skills and Stunts
Solid additions for those interested in the sport.
In Noise, both all-purpose and sport-specific cheers and chants are detailed, along with tips on enthusiasm, creativity, and sportsmanship. Jump presents cheering techniques, instructions for specific moves, and safety tips. High-energy color photos featuring a diverse group of girls illustrate all of the maneuvers. Back matter offers instructions for creating your own cheer (Noise) and nutritious game-day recipes (Jump). Reading list. Ind. Review covers these Snap Books: Cheer Spirit titles: Jump, Tuck, Flip and Make Some Noise.
A History of Dance
An uneven series. Because the reading level of these titles is fairly advanced, those making purchasing decisions may prefer to select books for an adult audience written by subject specialists.
Calm Girl: Yoga for Stress Relief
Though there is some overlap of information among these four books, these well-crafted guides are sure to be popular among browsers and practitioners.
These two yoga books focus on alignment, breathing, and safety
while offering step-by-step instructions for the poses as well as
their benefits. Photographs of girls executing the poses illustrate
the texts, and, for difficult poses, a smaller inset photo is
included with a modification. The clarity of their presentation
makes these titles a useful resource for the target audience.
Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Savvy: Yoga
for You titles: Calm Girl and Smart Girl.
Living and Nonliving in the Desert
K-Gr 2—These repetitious books do little to tie information to particular habitats...
Should Bella Go to Bed?: Staying Healthy
PreS-Gr 1—Six children of diverse backgrounds face choices about health, safety, and personal responsibility...
Be the Best at Science
Gr 2-4–These well-organized volumes offer practical advice on the best way to improve in the four areas named in the titles...
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