This handsome, thoughtful book will be valuable in school and public libraries for not only a poetic look at similarities and differences, but also to spark curiosity about the animals and nature.
Just the right amount of tension, delicious vocabulary such as “sly,” “plump,” “famished,” and “snug,” and alliterative phrases make this a first purchase for group and one-on-one sharing. Count on requests for many readings.
This is an excellent resource for anyone who teaches research skills or asks students to complete a research project. Essential for all secondary teachers and librarians.
Harrington and Taylor have rescued a worthy scientist from obscurity. Recommended for all libraries serving this grade range.
This empathetic and informative study of August Wilson’s early years explores the complexities of the black experience in America. A book that will resonate not only with bookworms and fans of the playwright but with black children wishing to see themselves reflected in the world around them.
This striking book will resonate with readers in search of biographies of pioneering black men in history.
This is an excellent read-aloud for elementary school children, especially those who are looking for a gentle introduction to the Spanish language and some accompanying cultural connections. Fans of Roseanne Greenfield Thong’s Green Is a Chili Pepper will appreciate the design similarities.
With many illustrations, sidebars, quizzes, and projects this is an outstanding introduction into the world of trees. Highly recommended for students of science, environment, and ecology.
The book’s appealing cover will engage children, and the poems might prompt them to create their own silly rhymes.
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