Reviews
Booklist Review of Dinosaur Discovery
These new books in the Dinosaur Discovery series (8 new titles) pack a surprisingly detailed amount of information into their short text. Each book has four chapters. The first begins with a vivid present-tense scene introducing the dinosaur. The remaining chapters cover where and when… View →
Booklist Review of The Israel-Hamas War
Offering a judicious account of the attack on Israelis by the militant group Hamas on October 7, 2023, this book succinctly explains the history behind this latest surge in violence between the Israelis and Palestinians. The text incorporates firsthand accounts of people who survived the View →
Booklist Review of Dinosaur Discovery (Descubrimiento de dinosaurios)
These new books in the Dinosaur Discovery (Descubrimiento de dinosaurios) series (8 new titles) pack a surprisingly detailed amount of information into their short text. Each book has four chapters. The first begins with a vivid present-tense scene introducing the dinosaur. The remaining View →
Booklist Review of Starting Out (Empezando)
With crisp photos, colorful lettering, and a clean design, these new additions to the Starting Out (Empezando) series (12 new titles) can’t help but catch the eye. Each volume opens with an image of its featured machine set against a white backdrop and with its key parts labeled. Four… View →
Booklist Review of Starting Out
With crisp photos, colorful lettering, and a clean design, these new additions to the Starting Out: Vehicles series (12 new titles) can’t help but catch the eye. Each volume opens with an image of its featured machine set against a white backdrop and with its key parts labeled. Four… View →
Booklist Review of Singing Sand Dunes
Nature can be a mysterious place, and this entry in the Mysterious Nature series (6 titles) explores the rare phenomenon of singing sand, which occurs in only a few beach and desert dunes across the world. A hotspot for tourists, these dunes have inspired stories and legends about what… View →
Booklist Review of A Divided Nation
The current political climate in the U.S. is a hot topic, and this entry in the Living in America series (8 titles) offers a deeper look into the history of political division, from the nation’s founding to our current moment. Eye-catching images accompany the dense but strongly written… View →
Booklist Review of History Tipsters Go to the Polls
Voting and the U.S. electoral process get graphic in this history comic, part of the four-book History Tipsters series (other titles take readers to Capitol Hill and the Oval Office and inspect the U.S. Constitution). Four brief chapters highlight various aspects of polling and counting… View →
Booklist Review of Starbucks
Readers who frequent their local Starbucks or see themselves as future entrepreneurs will enjoy this concise introduction to the company’s history. Inspired by a visit to Milan, where traditional coffeehouses serving fresh-roasted brews bring people together to enjoy excellent coffee and View →
Booklist Review of Presidential Debates
Debates, though not mandatory, play an important role in how the public perceives candidates during U.S. presidential elections. This overview uses five chapters to define the purpose of debates and debate formats, the roles of traditional and social media, and the impact debates can… View →
Booklist Review of The Danube River
The mighty Danube is given admiring treatment here, with readers offered bright full-color photos and simple maps that show the river that spans much of central Europe, with details of its physical features, tributaries, and neighboring cities and countries described in clear… View →
Booklist Review of Latin Dance
Latin dances bring extraordinary beauty, grace, rhythm, and soul to the dance world. This entry in the Let’s Dance! series (6 titles) is a vibrant, engaging introduction to the world of Latin dance that will capture readers’ attention from the first page. The book, designed with a clear… View →