Gr 9 Up—The concept behind this series is fantastic: it uses what look like time-delayed images to show each part of a movement process to guide beginners through postures, forms, or exercises...
Gr 3—6—Connor Sullivan seems to have it made: the seventh-grade all-star shortstop is well liked by his teammates and has a good shot at the invitation-only Brooks Robinson Camp...

Gr 6 Up—This visually striking volume is built around 185 stereoscopic photographs from the Civil War era...
Gr 6—8—Irene's life is turned upside down when her father loses his high-paying New York City job...
Gr 9 Up—In a clumsy grab for reader interest, these compilations of material from Britannica Online Encyclopedia offer lengthy, academic introductions to selected large predator and prey animals—meaning no insects, arachnids, or microbial creatures—accompanied by occasional charts, tables, and a sparse assortment of cramped, staid color photos...
Gr 1—2—Though promoted as fun snacks and for possible use at a similarly themed party, at times it's a stretch to consider some of these foods as particularly monster-, pirate-, princess-, or astronautlike...
Gr 4—6—This overview of the history, geography, and importance of the Silk Road, while initially promising, falls short...
PreS-Gr 2—Baby Badger is afraid of the dark, or at least he thinks he is...
Gr 2—5—In 1896, female athletes faced two foes: their on-court rivals, and the rigid code of ladylike behavior...