Reviews
Kirkus Review of You’re Not Alone: Understanding and Managing Depression
A thoughtful read that offers a solid base upon which teens can build their understanding of depressive mood disorders. View →
Kirkus Review of How Can I Help?: What Individuals Can Do About Climate Change
A positive approach to an immense problem. View →
Booklist Review of Holiday Crafters
The Holiday Crafter series (6 titles) offers bright and colorful high/low nonfiction that focuses on reluctant readers, and this selection presents young makers with five celebratory birthday activities. With an array of inviting illustrations—both photos and cartoon drawings—the pages… View →
Kirkus Review of Challenges for Teen Girls: Anxiety, Self-Image, and Bullying
A helpful volume that presents useful research to support teen girls and the adults in their lives. View →
Booklist Review of History of Holidays and Festivals
“These offer timely updates for holiday collections.” View →
Kirkus Review of Be Inspired: Teens Who Overcame Adversity
A work that aspires to motivate teens by highlighting the power of grit and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Each of the five chapters tackles different categories of challenges, showcasing stories of triumph in the face of learning and physical disabilities, homelessness, the… View →
Kirkus Review of The Abortion Controversy
A brief, balanced overview of a fraught and complex issue. View →
Kirkus Review of Exploring Math-Focused Careers
Clear, concise information that readers considering math-related careers will find useful for decision-making. View →
Booklist Review of Exploring Hi-Tech Jobs
The rapid growth of technology means expanding career opportunities, and the Exploring Hi-Tech Jobs series (5 titles) presents teens with a sampling of these possibilities. Divided into industries, the volumes begin with an introduction to the field and continue with profiles of six… View →
Booklist Review of Vital to Earth! Keystone Species Explained
This series will make a solid addition to science collections and help students learn about the flora and fauna that keep the natural world in balance. View →
Kirkus Review of My Home: The Diversity of Families Today
Presents and validates a rich tapestry of diverse family patterns. View →
Booklist Review of Dealing with Life Challenges
The situations outlined in the Dealing with Life Challenges series (8 titles) are familiar to any human. Each title shares strategies to cope with personal difficulties and support friends through the same. The books convey gentle, clear, and consistent suggestions: talk about troubles… View →