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Secrets of the Rain Forest
A fun read, though those seeking heavy-duty informational texts to build up their rain forest sections may want to look elsewhere.—Nicole Signoretta Sutton, Kingston Elementary School, Cherry Hill, NJ
In eye-catching illustrations, lush foliage hides a host of living organisms, from canopy to forest floor. To find out what kinds of animals live in this (unspecified) tropical rainforest ecosystem, young readers can first respond to the text's questions ("What's hiding under this leaf?"), then hold up the book to a light source to see an animal's image projected through onto each right-facing page.
The Phantom Bully
Star Wars fans will enjoy this latest volume, especially when Roan challenges bully Cronah in a lightsaber duel. Recommended.
How Lunchbox Jones Saved Me From Robots, Traitors, and Missy the Cruel
A heartwarming journey of self-discovery and the importance of friendship.
The Saga of Gudrid the Far-Traveler
Despite all of its merit as informative historical fiction, this book is unlikely to appeal to a wide audience of young adults.
Alice Hoffman on "Nightbird" | "I Write the Book I Want to Read."
In an interview, Alice Hoffman talks about her new middle grade novel, "Nightbird," and the power of fairy tales.
Pam Muñoz Ryan's "Echo" Reverberates With Hope| Interview
In her epic novel "Echo," Pam Muñoz Ryan weaves together stories of young people living through a tumultuous period in the 20th century.
Incredible Change-Bots Two Point Something Something
Although this volume is loaded with appealing and well-executed content, it will find an appreciative audience only at libraries where the Incredible Change-Bots have a solid fan base.
Benny Andrews | His Life and Art
In "Draw What You See: The Life and Art of Benny Andrews," illustrated with the artist’s oil paintings and collage compositions, Kathleen Benson highlights the words Andrews chose to paint by, and to encourage those he taught.
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