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One Egg - Children's Literature
Part of the “Crabtree Connections” series, this title is categorized as an information book and it introduces the life cycle of a chicken as it grows from an egg into an adult who in turn will begin to lay eggs. Interestingly, in the first few pages, it is made clear that the View →
Sick at Sea? Cure it or cut it off! - Children's Literature
Imagine you are a ship’s surgeon on a 1700’s sailing vessel during a long sea voyage. Does that sound glamorous and full of adventure? Think again. This book, part of the “Crabtree Connections” series, makes history come alive for young readers. The job of… View →
Dog‘s New Coat - Children's Literature
Part of the “Tadpoles” series, this Guided Reading Level B book entertains new readers with an amusing tale. Dog has been given a new coat and it is covered with spots. This is not at all to his liking, so he tries various ways to get rid of the coat. He left it in the store, View →
Lines, Segments, Rays, and Angles - Children's Literature
Part of the series “My Path to Math,” this volume is a clever introduction to a very important mathematical concepts. The explanations are clear and should be understood by the target readers. Two kids and their aunt go to the country fair and make observations along the way. View →
Katy Perry - Children's Literature
The life story and rise to fame of the quirky pop star with gospel roots is covered in this book in the “Superstars!” series. Fans of the pop singer who grew up in Santa Barbara, CA, the daughter of strict and religious parents, learn that she was discovered at fifteen. At… View →
Sally Ride: The First American Woman in Space - Children's Literature
Sally Ride achieved fame as the first American woman in space. This informative and inspiring story details Ride’s amazing journey. Her knowledge of astrophysics, as well as her physical fitness, made her an ideal candidate for the 1983 Challenger (STS-7)… View →
Stegosaurus - Children's Literature
A chilly Stegosaurus who has been tending her eggs searches for sunlight to renew her warmth as this book begins. She uses the large plates on her back to soak up the sun. The plates are one of the unusual features of the dinosaur; their function is very useful. This book from the… View →
Body talk - Children's Literature
We all have feelings and we have a variety of ways to express them. Sometimes we use oral language and simply say how we feel at the moment. “I am so happy!” “That makes me super mad!” or “What are you talking about?” Other times we stay silent, but… View →
Tadpole Story - Children's Literature
Part of the “Crabtree Connections” series, this title is categorized as an explanation book and it introduces readers to the fascinating life cycle of a frog. Told in the first person, the tadpole tells how it will change from the creature it is into a fully grown frog. We go View →
Life on a Civil War Battlefield - Children's Literature
All too often historians tell the story of the Civil War by tracing the tactical aspects of a given battle, recounting the pedigree of a particular leader, or chronicling the facts that represent the atomistic features of historiography. In approaching history in these ways writers… View →
Racism and Prejudice - Children's Literature
Racism and prejudice can seem like such huge issues that one might wonder where to even start in making a difference. This book suggests that you do not laugh at jokes made at others’ expense, stand up for victims in a safe way, educate yourself, check your own attitudes and… View →
Tyrannosaurus Rex - Children's Literature
At the beginning of this book a huge Tyrannosaurus Rex hides in the shadows and waits to attack. T-Rex is one of the most popular dinosaurs with young readers. Youngsters who pick up this book from the “Smithsonian Prehistoric Zone” series will come away with extended… View →
Meet my neighbor, the Hip-Hop Dancer - Children's Literature
Hip-hop music and dancing appeal tremendously to children. Hip-hop dance can be used to teach children about the importance of exercise and, more importantly, the importance of proper training and discipline. Hip-hop dance, if performed with a professional dance crew, can be very… View →
Bill‘s Bike - Children's Literature
Part of the “Tadpoles” series, this Guided Reading Level B book entertains new readers with an amusing tale. Wow is Bill excited. He received a brand new bike for his birthday. It came with training wheels and a helmet. Off he goes with no problem with both parents… View →
Family Matters: Plays About Family Changes - Children's Literature
Family Matters: Plays about Family Changes is part of the “Get into Character” series. The book contains two illustrated plays. The first is about what happened when Brandon’s dad moved out. The second play is about when Tanya’s family has to downsize and move… View →
Baby animals in wetland habitats - School Library Journal
Gr 2–4—Expanding on a topic introduced in her Where Do Animals Live? (Crabtree, 2010), Kalman examines various habitats while upping the appeal with frequent references—heavily reflected in the accompanying photos—to the young of resident mammals or, on occasion, birds. Even in Ocean,… View →
Is it smooth or rough? - Children's Literature
A colorful page layout and headings with vibrant photographs and concise explanations make learning about concepts like matter, mass, texture, friction, and properties fun. With its bright, child-oriented photographs, this book is a good source for reinforcing concepts previously taught… View →
Religion in the Ancient World - Children's Literature
People all over the world have developed religions and some stress a relationship with nature, peace, love and good behavior while others are less so and require bloody sacrifices of animals and humans to appease the deities. The subject becomes more complex because within a society or… View →
Rainforest Research Journal - Children's Literature
In this colorful and appealingly formatted book, scientist Victoria Stanley is on a research trip, funded by The Foundation, to the Amazon. The Foundation’s director conveys in a letter that they want her to gather information on environmental problems in the Amazon. They are… View →
Motorcycles - Children's Literature
Peppas introduces some surprising facts about the world of motorcycles in another of the “Vehicles that Move” series. More than 6 million people in the U.S. ride motorcycles, some of which can travel more than 200 miles (322 km) per hour. The many uses of these vehicles… View →
Farm Animals - Children's Literature
Can you touch your nose the way a cow can? Find out in this colorful and appealing non-fiction reader with adorable farm animal pictures. Part of the “My World Series” of sixty-four books designed for young children and written in eight guided reading levels (A-H), the… View →
Lamborghini - Children's Literature
While Enzo Ferrari was winning races with his cars, Ferrucio Lamborghini was getting rich building farm tractors. He spent his wealth on fast cars and when he drove a Ferrari, he saw the potential to improve its performance. Legend has it that Ferrari was uninterested and so Lamborghini… View →
Child Abuse - Children's Literature
Child victims of neglect and abuse are especially susceptible to confusion and self-blame; this book offers a clear, strong message about where the responsibility rightly resides, and reassures readers that they are not at fault. Useful chapters on “Seeking Help” and… View →
Landscape Detective: Tracking Changes in your Surroundings - Children's Literature
This slim paperback is an informational guide that teaches young readers how to become a Landscape Detective by exploring and studying the world around them. In an easy-to-read format, the reader learns how to gather information, interpret it, and then display the results. The author… View →