Hamilton, S. L.

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Now I Can Sew: 20 Hand-Sewn Projects To Make

Sian HAMILTON | FICTION, Aug 01, 2016

A colorful volume sure to appeal to rookie crafters.

Blue Boat

Kersten HAMILTON | FICTION, May 01, 2016

Pass on this one unless you have throngs of young tugboat fanatics clamoring for new books.

Life in a Coral Reef

Laura Hamilton WAXMAN | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Apr 01, 2016

First-rate choices to update or supplement resources about biomes for beginning researchers.

Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds: Tiny Hovering Birds

Laura Hamilton WAXMAN | NONFICTION, Feb 01, 2016

Gr 3–5—Students who enjoyed previous iterations of this set, which in the past covered reptiles and mammals, will be pleased to see these installations...

Rebel of the Sands

Alwyn HAMILTON | FICTION, Jan 01, 2016

A readable, middle-of-the-pack "teens save the world" story. Consider for large collections.

Rodeo Clown

S.L. HAMILTON | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Nov 01, 2015

Students will eagerly pick up these entertaining volumes.

This series surveys professions in which participants experience extreme danger and risk death. Each formulaic book presents a brief history of the profession, inherent dangers, qualifications required, techniques involved, and key individuals. The content will thrill would-be adventurers. The abbreviated texts are enhanced by numerous photographs and text boxes. Job facts and an extended glossary provide additional information. Ind. This review covers these Xtreme Jobs titles: Rodeo Clown, Test Pilot, Astronaut, Daredevil, Search & Rescue, and Stunt Performer.

Aqua Sports

HAMILTON S.L. | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Nov 01, 2015

Browsers may enjoy these offerings, but those seeking detailed coverage should look elsewhere.

Geared at middle-elementary-age kids, each book discusses the most extreme (and often least practiced) edge of a water-based sport. Diving, for example, focuses on cliff diving and high diving from eighty-nine-foot platforms. The book design is problematic for young readers, as many pages include visually distracting shadowing behind the text. Stock photographs and slight, albeit flashy, content mark all six volumes. Glos., ind. Review covers these Wild Water titles: Aqua Sports, Diving, Personal Watercraft, Swimming in the Wild, Wakeboarding, and Water Parks.