Reviews

It would be hard to seriously dispute Fidel Castro's place as the most consistently important and controversial political leader in the hemisphere throughout the second half of the 20th century, yet the man is constantly diminished by mainstream reportage and commentary outside of Cuba that routinely distorts not only the history of the revolution but Castro's very motives...

Gr 9 Up—Full of practical and easy-to-implement tips, this handbook is written in brief segments, perfect for the short attention span of the YouTube generation...

Gr 2—5—In this well-put-together resource, Cuxart shows readers how to make more than 50 different figures using clay and other materials...

PreS—This sweet book is worthy of its well-loved creators...

Gr 3—7—Full of eye-popping, fact-filled oddities, Ripley's encyclopedic compendium is fun for kids of all ages...

Vujicic's story is one of hope and triumph...

In this feeble economy, public libraries are in need of close connections with their communities in order to secure funding and remain relevant...

Gr 2—6—One segment a 6-part Earth science series, this episode concentrates on the seven major biomes that encompass most of the Earth's ecosystems...

Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew get together (almost) following their graduation in 1988...