Reviews

PreS-Gr 2—This attractive picture book holds some old favorites such as "Rock-a-Bye, Baby," "What Are Little Boys Made of, Made of?" and "There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe" as well as some lesser-known, equally strong rhymes...

Gr 6 Up—Rockliff outlines how mass consumerism is harming our planet, and specifically how teens can use their purchasing power to enact change...

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...

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

Gr 5 Up—Written in a light, somewhat jocular tone and sprinkled with amusing but eye-opening and conversation-starting quotes from 12-, 13-,and 14-year-olds, this book is sure to hold readers' attention...

PreS-Gr 1—Sure, he couldn't drive the bus, but will he have more success with a hot dog? The pigeon is back in this animated version of the book (Hyperion, 2004) by Mo Willems...