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Watch Out for Alligators!

Elaine MCKINNON | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Apr 01, 2016

A good series to add if these creatures can be found in your area.

The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde

Dean Hale | FICTION, Apr 01, 2016

Gr 1–3—Princess Magnolia and her faithful pony Blackie are just about to join their friend for brunch when Magnolia's monster ring goes off, alerting her to a new threat...

Public Library Enemy #1

Caroline ADDERSON | FICTION, Apr 01, 2016

Gr 2–4—Jasper desperately wants to read to the dog at the public library; he's certain he can find a book that will make her stop frowning...

The Cold War and the Cuban Missile Crisis

Lynn PEPPAS | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Apr 01, 2016

Those who serve middle grade readers and can afford only one series this year should make it this one.

Abraham Lincoln vs. Jefferson Davis: Presidents of a Divided Nation

Ellis ROXBURGH | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Apr 01, 2016

Good additional choices that show the interplay between leaders and events.

Spies in the CIA

Laura K. MURRAY | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Apr 01, 2016

A fine introductory series for young readers.

The series presents limited information about espionage operations in the U.S., Great Britain, Israel, and Russia. Although large fonts, short sentences, and full-page photos will benefit beginning readers, the subjects themselves are too complex for a young audience. Conversely, the slight texts fail to provide sufficient information to interest older readers. Each book includes a "Top-Secret" spy activity. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following I Spy titles: Spies in the CIA, Spies in the KGB, Spies in the Mossad, and Spies in the SIS.

Science of Color: Investigating Light

Karen Latchana KENNEY | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Apr 01, 2016

Excellent discussions of some of physics' underlying principles, for serious younger students.

The physical science topics of sound, light, force, motion, and states of matter are explained through their applications in contexts with broader appeal (Glaciers and Stars are about matter more than their title phenomena). The textbooklike prose, accompanied by stock photographs, detailed diagrams, and well-aligned activities, emphasizes key vocabulary words. Although aimed at elementary-school readers, the concepts are much more advanced. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Library: Science in Action titles: The Science of Color, The Science of Glaciers, The Science of Music, The Science of Race Cars, The Science of Roller Coasters, and The Science of Stars.