Reviews

Gr 6—10—This is an account of the Mohawk ironworkers who "toiled at the edge of the possible" in the construction of bridges and skyscrapers...

Gr 2—5—TreeSong chronicles the life of a Sitka spruce, an evergreen that grew to be 300 feet tall and lived for hundreds of years...

PreS-K—As a young rabbit takes a leisurely stroll through the woods one autumn afternoon, he uncovers more than just chestnuts...

Gr 9 Up—This authoritative set analyzes the evolution of the political terrain of the United States from the 1500s to 2009...

Gr 8—10—All her life, 15-year-old Calle and her mother have moved from town to town as her mother has moved from relationship to relationship...

This comprehensive guide includes chapters on getting a group started; understanding the difference between the genres and subgenres; more than 50 book suggestions from literary classics to pop-culture favorites, along with information about the author, plot synopses, and discussion questions; and a final section on using a thematic approach to book discussions...

Gr 10 Up—Host David Suzuki explores the role chance played in dozens of key scientific discoveries—from pasteurization to the phonograph, and from the printing press to Viagra—in this quirky documentary...

Gr 9 Up—Literary gurus sign off on 200-plus clearly written, alphabetically organized entries that showcase many of today's widely acclaimed fiction writers and their works...

Gr 1—3—While practicing for the upcoming agility show, Cody notices a lump on his dog's belly, which turns out to be cancer...