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Spotlight on South Africa - Children's Literature
Spotlight on South Africa has eye catching and informative photographs of nature, people and artifacts. This is a great research book for students and readers interested in world geography because the book is comprehensive in describing life in South Africa from its’ location,… View →
Cutting and Self-injury - Children's Literature
Self-injury is usually defined as repetitive harmful behaviors, which can include everything from cutting to consuming poisonous substances. Chapters discuss triggers and co-existing problems, highlight and debunk common myths about self-injury, and offer specific strategies for those… View →
Chemistry Around the House - Children's Literature
Science is in action all around us, and this volume of the “Chemtastrophe!” series shows chemistry at work in everyday household items, from the Teflon that coats our pans to stain removers used in laundry. A brief overview of chemistry kicks off this slim volume. “Fun… View →
A Cake for Dinner - Children's Literature
Part of the “Tadpoles” series, this Guided Reading Level B book entertains new readers with an amusing tale. Grandma is coming for a visit and Molly and her mother decide that they are going to make a cake for this special occasion. Oops, Molly manages to break most of the… View →
Election Day - Children's Literature
Election Day is held in many countries all over the world, but the voters who participate are not always allowed to make a free choice. Only in a democracy, even the word means “power to the people,” do voters actually choose a leader. In an effort to make voting as… View →
Miley Cyrus - Children's Literature
Miley Cyrus was born to superstar roots, but forged her own path and become a superstar in her own right. Cyrus’ acting career began with a guest role as Hannah Montana on her father Billy Ray Cyrus’s television series. Her fame quickly overshadowed her father’s, and… View →
The Urals - Children's Literature
The frozen Urals—separating European Russia from Asian Siberia (tourists can stand in both continents at the divide)—are one of the world’s lowest mountain ranges, their peaks constantly being eroded and rounded by wind and water. Readers of this “Mountains Around the… View →
The Rocky Mountains - Children's Literature
The rugged Rockies—site of North America’s Continental Divide—were carved out by huge glaciers during successive ice ages. Readers of this “Mountains Around the World” series will discover that the Rockies are sometimes called the backbone of North America, stretching… View →
Green Machines: Eco-friendly Rides - Children's Literature
From its apt title to its inviting contents and words to know sections, the discussed varieties of green transportation will entice young readers. This combination encyclopedia/dictionary stresses current trends toward saving planet Earth, encouraging active participation by youth and… View →
Cultural Traditions in Russia - Children's Literature
This is a non-narrative, nonfiction book about the cultural traditions in Russia. The book is clearly laid out with a contents page at the beginning and a glossary and index at the end. Each two-page spread introduces another cultural aspect of Russia that includes “Did You… View →
Powerful Armored Vehicles - Children's Literature
A tank is a tank is a tank, right? Wrong, as this book on armored vehicles quickly points out. Traditional tanks are just some of the fighting machines profiled in this offering from the “Vehicles on the Move” series. Young readers will learn the difference between armored… View →
Scurrying Cockroaches - Children's Literature
Cockroaches are fast moving scavengers that have lived on Earth, nearly unchanged, for 300 million years. This title explains the difference between cockroaches that play an important role by eating decaying plant matter, and cockroaches that raid people’s homes. Colorful images… View →