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The Amazing Lewis and Clark Expedition
The readable text makes this series, with the exception of The Amazing Lewis and Clark Expedition, a serviceable addition to public and school libraries.
Blashfield offers readers a cursory introduction to this important event in American history. The overview describes Lewis and Clark's expedition from St. Louis to the Pacific, including encounters with Native American groups and the value of Sacagawea to the trip's success. The brief, readable text is enhanced with informative sidebars, maps, stock photographs, paintings, and appended critical thinking questions. Reading list. Glos., ind.
Mysterious UFOs and Aliens
Purchase where elementary collections are lacking paranormal subject matter that covers a range of ages and reading abilities.
Chilling paranormal tales abound in this series. Each volume focuses on a specific type of paranormal activity and provides accounts from throughout history. The texts wisely ground the series in science by including debunkings and realistic explanations for the stories. Illustrations and photographs accompany the text on each page and help set the spooky mood. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Alabama
This readable set will have students ready to travel; consider for browsers and/or those tasked with a short report.
This series guides readers on a road trip through each state, unrealistically crisscrossing it to visit important locales. Maps and photographs catalog a cartoon family's visits to natural, industrial, and historical sites such as the Grand Canyon, Independence Hall, state capitals, etc. State facts (symbols, song, flag, etc.) are appended, plus a brief content quiz. There are forty-five other fall 2017 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Maps: What You Need To Know
An eye-catching selection, this will introduce a variety of basic topics to young readers.
These books are cursory introductions to the topics of civics and economics. [cf2]Government[cf1] outlines the basic functions of American government and how its three branches operate. [cf2]Money[cf1] describes the role currency plays in American culture, briefly touching on supply and demand, interest, and savings. Informative sidebars and charts, stock photographs, and appended critical thinking questions provide additional context. Reading list. Glos., ind.
From Cocoa Beans to Chocolate
A clever triple-dip into agriculture concepts, career awareness, and ELA sequencing skills for younger elementary students.
In each book, a child prepares to eat something but first learns how the food is produced by being transported to various places involved. The second-person texts cover countries of origin, growing and harvesting conditions, and processing details. Simple, engaging illustrations featuring a diverse cast of kids will appeal to young readers. Reading list, websites. Glos.
Bright and Happy Room: DIY Projects for a Fun Bedroom
Win over avid accessorizers with this series.
These volumes contain affordable and straightforward-seeming bedroom-makeover craft projects--such as a driftwood jewelry hanger ([cf2]Glam[cf1]) and washi tape frames ([cf2]Bright[cf1])--designed to "help you develop your own personal style and make your room into a...space that celebrates you." DIY-ers, particularly those with girly-girl tastes, are likely to find inspiration in the colorful, cleanly designed pages.
Chief Joseph
An additional selection for libraries serving primary grades.
These starter biographies offer brief descriptions (with one to three sentences per page) about important Native American figures; historical art and photos as well as contemporary scenic photos accompany the sparse texts. Only very cursory details about each subject is offered, but the series may serve as an adequate introduction for younger readers. Lists of quick stats and key dates are appended. Glos., ind.
Fish and Fowl: Easy and Awesome Sandwiches for Kids
Sandwiches are good stepping stones to "real" cooking, and these books make them fun. However, librarians may want to check out Deering and Lentz's Sandwiches!, which compiles many of the recipes featured here into a single volume.
Piles of widely varied sandwich ideas await young "sandwich savants" in these quirky cookbooks. Themed by filling type, each volume's recipes are kid-friendly and use fairly common ingredients kids may find laying around the kitchen. Sandwich facts and tips (in unfortunately tiny type) adorn the jam-packed pages; cartoony illustrations make the sandwiches look tasty.
Angel Sharks in Action
Useful if not especially exciting options on high-demand topics.
Each series volume contains four short sections of facts about a particular shark species, focusing on physical features, life cycles, and eating habits. The final two pages contain an anatomy diagram and details about the shark's relationship with people. Captioned color photographs on brightly colored pages support the text and feature plenty of ferocious open mouths without being too gory. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
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