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During the middle school years, kids are in different phases of development, navigating puberty, exploring their identities, and transitioning from childhood into young adulthood. To say a lot is going on would be an understatement.
A delightful book that amuses and educates. Strong first purchase recommendation.
A delightful introduction to poetry; a valuable potential bonding experience for young children and their caregivers.
School librarians looking for STEAM titles that pair silliness with educational topics in the style of Douglas Florian will love this fun, math-themed poetry collection that joins English language arts and mathematics as a dynamic duo.
An engaging read, this is a fun and thoughtful work suitable for every young person living in our tech-driven world.
Beginning gamers along with intermediate gamers will find something of interest in this title. A recommended purchase for library collections.
The usefulness and timeliness of this book cannot be overstated. Committed young activists and entrepreneurs will grab this fascinating read like a lifeline.
A timely, inclusive, and necessary purchase for any library serving teenagers.
An important addition to a middle school library or public library YA collection.
Though this book falls short in several important respects, libraries with larger collections might consider it.
With illustrations and text fully grounded in research, including welcome historical details and photographs that appear in the back matter, this book is heartily recommended for elementary nonfiction collections.
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Truth or Lie: Dogs!
It’s hard to go wrong when presenting young readers a book about dogs. Those looking to enhance their collection of nonfiction, science-based transitional readers will “sniff out” a great addition with this title.
As with all of Portis’s books, natural science is served sunny-side up, without a word out of place, in this essential guide.
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Mister Rogers’ Gift of Music
While other picture book biographies offer a more complete picture of this icon’s life, the focus on the musical elements, along with the wondrous illustrations, make this a recommended purchase.
In accessible and engaging illustrations, young readers will get excited about a tiny bubble and find plenty of fodder for story time discussion.
A wide audience of young readers will find plenty to cheer for in this winning overview, with its grand slam collection of timely facts and positive message.
A first purchase for all libraries serving children, this is a stunning biography.
While there is no back matter, this entertaining and informative title is a delightful read-aloud and a recommended addition to the nonfiction shelves.
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Cleopatra Tells All!
How sassy, and suitable to the subject, how divine. Cleopatra gets her due, and collections that own this volume are in for some wide circulation and legions of new fans.
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What Dwells in the Deep
The conversational tone and brevity of introduction make this suitable for preschoolers listening to a read-aloud or as a gateway book for promoting interest in further reading on ocean animals. Recommended for larger board book collections.
A beautiful book with wide appeal which would be an outstanding addition to any children’s collection.
While some may feel silly learning about someone who came in second, libraries interested in science-learning will find value in this volume as a study of collaboration and replication for future scientists.
Educators and other adults who work with children are likely to find inspiration in this collection; recommended, too, for public libraries where families heavily circulate crafts and recipes.
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Am I a Frog?
Written with short, concise sentences that are easy to understand for the earliest readers, this will be welcome as a classroom read-aloud to coincide with a biology unit.
A supplementary purchase to invigorate the A in STEAM.
Albee delivers in-depth portraits enticing enough to inspire further study; for all middle grade nonfiction collections.
A strong choice for middle grade collections, especially where readers are not yet ready for Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz’s An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States for Young People.
The book is a worthy addition to help boys become beautiful humans. The main detractor is the book’s length; at 300+ pages, it seems overly long.
This volume offers a precious glimpse into an important moment in history. It is a true love letter to Carnegie Hall, and should have a place on all shelves.
Put this book on the shelves and let readers go on this adventure; it is well worth the purchase.
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Infinity: Figuring Out Forever
A picture book that may serve as an introduction to infinity for upper elementary children, but its simple structure will limit its usefulness for middle graders.
A solid purchase with broad appeal.
Both classic and forward-looking, perfect for browsing and research, this exhaustive guide to the realm of number-based thinking and fact-gathering could not be any clearer, any more welcome, and any more more.
Heartfelt and insightful, this remarkable book has the potential to be life-changing, not only for autistic adolescents, but also for the people who care for them. Highly recommended.
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1001 Fish
This is a thrilling way to learn a lot about the ocean, its inhabitants, and some of the life-and-death elements that go into each day.
Simple, charming, and to the point., this is a perfect primer for preschool to second grade naturalists.
A humanizing—and necessarily upsetting
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A must-have book for all collections, offering an array of personalities and contributors under Yang’s thoughtful gaze.
A fresh take on fables with a central theme, this is a recommended purchase for those wishing to update their folktale collections.
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Marian Anderson
This biography showcases the life of an extremely talented American, while realistically addressing the discrimination she faced during her lifetime. A solid addition to any collection.
A thorough and much-needed exploration of the truths behind U.S. immigration history. An excellent choice for collections.
A highly recommended addition to any collection. Pair this book with Alexander Clavin’s Ruth and the Green Book for a real powerhouse introduction to this important part of our shared history.
Finance can be a daunting subject at any age, but with budgeting tips, information about topics such as cryptocurrency, and inspiration for budding teen business owners, these timely titles help demystify it.
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Scholastic Library Publishing continues its mission of making curriculum topics fun and approachable for children with LEARN ABOUT, a new series of books for kids in grades K to 2, meant to accompany young readers as they transition from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.”
A beautiful tribute to one small town and the six million Jews across Europe who lost their lives during the Holocaust. Highly recommended.
A short, beautifully illustrated text with high-level vocabulary; a solid addition to libraries needing more books discussing extinction and its cost.
Excellent nonfiction in an interesting and beautiful book that gives readers many points of interest for entry, with detailed pictures to pore over.
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Malala Yousafzai
This early chapter book is a good addition to biography collections with a focus on young people who have changed the world through their advocacy.
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Patsy Mink
This biography’s focus on perseverance, prejudice, women’s issues, and uncomfortable historical events makes it an important addition to all libraries.
A clear, well-constructed gender guide, to be used with supportive adults already immersed in the myriad talking points and deeper dives of this conversation.
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Strong
This is an important and unique topic told in an engaging narrative style, featuring a little-known sport, a great athlete, and an even greater story of ultimate sportsmanship.
Not a first choice. Children who want a quick scare may enjoy this, but those who are proficient readers may find that this does not sustain their interest.
With humor, sadness, and a bit of irony, this book invites fun and thoughtful uses for readers, classes, and library programs.
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God’s Holy Darkness
For collections that already include similar material, this book states very clearly what it is and what it hopes to be used for; it enlarges an existing discussion and turns tropes around to include everyone and everything.
An excellent choice as a read-aloud in an elementary setting or as an independent choice for children ready to tackle simple language on their own or with a family member.
This is an appealing resource to encourage children, parents, teachers, and librarians to explore, enjoy, and celebrate science.
This title belongs in most elementary nonfiction libraries. Pair it with Steve Jenkins’s The Animal Toolkit for a visually engaging experience about the creatures around us and how much we all have in common.
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Look What I Found at the Beach
A great addition to libraries and classrooms, this will inspire children to embrace all the discoveries the world has to offer.
This literary biography is at home in the art, architecture, or biography sections of any library. It will surely pique interest in this genius and inspire visits to Gaudi’s creations, if only online.
This inspirational tale about friendship, courage, and good trouble is an essential purchase for all collections.
An engaging story would have benefited from a simpler format but nonetheless serves as a helpful purchase for those looking to fill gaps in their collection.
This heartfelt book will stay with readers. Purchase for all bilingual collections.
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To Change a Planet
This clear-eyed discussion of climate change will educate young readers without demoralizing them. A worthy purchase for all collections.
A missed opportunity for a grand tour, but a starting point for some children.
This is a must-have for any collection, and a necessary read to inspire the next generation to fight for social and racial justice.
While a teen-centered perspective and focus on achievement and social impact are appealing, collective biographies can be a difficult sell and the absence of any back matter makes this one difficult to recommend.
An important nonfiction collection of stories about influencers and leaders when they were children. Perfect for group sharing and current events connections.
A casual but damning account of the future of our species, bound to turn many youngsters into climate activists. While this book won’t appeal to all readers, particularly those with anxiety, it is an essential purchase for nonfiction collections.
Pair this with Elizabeth Acevedo’s The Poet X or Sonia Manzano’s Becoming Maria. An excellent choice for memoir collections.
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The Great Barrier Reef
A very good book for beefing up the coral reef section, or for niche projects on climate change.
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What A Shell Can Tell
An engaging approach to this appealing topic, combined with colorful illustrations, should pique and hold the interests of inquisitive browsers and science-minded readers alike.
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Whose Bones Are Those?
A sweet and informative picture book for young animal lovers to learn more about the different body structures of different species.
These four titles share new perspectives on some of the people and events surrounding our nation's independence.
Authors say these books broke new ground, with gripping subjects, innovative narration, and rich backmatter for further research.
Great for group choral reads, one on ones, and gifts. A perfect board book for every shelf.
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Button! Snap! Zip!
This novelty book’s cover is a wonderful tool for teaching children how to get dressed. Purchase multiple copies for library use.
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Ours
A generous first glimpse of acceptance and inclusion, and a first purchase for most libraries.
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My First Learn-To-Talk Book
A great purchase for public libraries, offering palatable science on nurturing.
These 14 dinosaur resources celebrate the unique traits of these creatures and share evolving discoveries and theories about them and their prehistoric habitats.
A first purchase for all libraries, and not limited to the conventional board book audience.
This title’s introductory construct and strong visual appeal make it an adequate choice for larger collections desiring to build their animal books section.
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How We Eat
Having merit for use in family, daycare, and counseling situations, this book’s use in libraries may be limited to story-hour sharing.
Vibrantly illustrated and featuring a variety of justice-seekers, this book belongs in every library and classroom.
An engaging look at how various bathroom technology has changed over time; this is sure to appeal to the elementary school sense of humor.
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Where in the World Are You?
For an age-appropriate lesson for educators and parents who want to provide children with perspective about their place in the world, this book is close to ideal.
These nonfiction audio adaptations of recent Young Readers Editions cover a range of ages, and most feature difficult subjects including history, climate change, and systemic racism.
Share these seven titles, with a focus on trans identity, during Pride and all year long.
An appropriately in-depth look at one of Earth’s odder aquatic creatures, this book is a must-have for every nonfiction collection.
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Find Out About Animal Babies
Full of unique facts and appeal for a wide range of ages, this book is a welcome addition to most shelves.
Even allowing for tongue-in-cheek, this book is confusing despite its good intentions.
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