Series Made Simple
Ancient history, early western civilization, and legendary warriors dominate this group of books. Though many of these sets present familiar, well-trod topics, several find appealing and interesting ways to attract and hold reader attention and will help students better understand the origins of their world.
Featuring effective strategies for helping students see the world and its people, these series take readers to some of the world’s most interesting locations, from Somalia to Lebanon to ancient civilizations and beyond.
Epitomizing creativity, talent, perseverance and hard work, and visionary, innovative ideas, the figures profiled in these series make excellent role models and provide stimulating reading and excellent classroom and assignment support.
Middle graders are in for a treat with this latest spate of new installments in beloved series, from the mysterious Gargoyles Gone AWOL to the humorously poignant How to Outswim a Shark Without a Snorkel.
Curious about what your favorite chapter book heroes and heroines are up to? Wonder no more, as SLJ brings you the latest installments to popular chapter book series, as well as some new series you won’t want to miss.
SLJ presents Nonfiction Series Update, continuations in ongoing series that are not to be missed. This installment, check out the latest on animals, sign language, cell division, civil rights, and more.
This month, we bring you the latest in updates to existing fiction series. Chapter-book readers will find plenty to cheer about, including an adventure in the Forbidden City, a young girl’s trials and tribulations on and off the set of a sitcom, and a class hamster’s attempts to help his students win a trivia competition.
This season’s nonfiction has forced us to think outside the box when it comes to forming benchmarks for good nonfiction, as the books tackle subjects in new and fascinating ways, as well as take on the issue of diversity.
Capstone’s notable “Captured History” series has highlighted significant periods in history through arresting photographs, such as Tank Man and Migrant Mother. SLJ caught up with authors of several of the set’s titles to get the back story on these memorable, thought-provoking works
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