Reviews
SLJ Review of Art Styles
This series provides an overview of a variety of art styles throughout history, like Surrealism, Impressionism, and Pop Art. Full page images of art, artists, and related figures provide a background for short paragraphs. The opening text in each volumes gives a brief definition of the… View →
SLJ Review of Be the Change
Young activists get an education about social justice campaigns. An introduction to each topic provides historical context and essential terminology. In Climate Emergency this includes causes of global warming and the human role in it. In Rights for Migrants and Refugees the introduction View →
SLJ Review of Beastly Battles
In a fun twist in the animal battles field, this set pits a modern-day creatureagainst a prehistoric beast that shares somesimilar traits. Short two-page chapters compare key features of each animal. SiberianTiger vs. Saber-Tooth Cat, for instance, looks atsize, teeth, claws, and hunting View →
SLJ Review of Career Expert Files
Veterinarians, chefs, auto mechanics, construction managers, farmers, firefighters, nurse practitioners, and pilots are covered in this career series that’s ideal for the middle grades. These books focus on what kinds of specialized tasks make each professional an expert in their field.… View →
SLJ Review of Chasing Cryptids
Each book in this entertaining series invites readers to “join the chase,” before providing information about the creature they’re tracking down. Sentences are short without being choppy, and the informative text doesn’t talk down to readers. The books clarify that “most scientists… View →
SLJ Review of Climate Change: Need to Know
Clearly organized text, fact boxes, and colorful images with informative captions support young readers in understanding a variety of aspects of climate change in this series. Although paragraphs look longer, they are written at a second-grade reading level, and the font was chosen with… View →
SLJ Review of Cultures of the World
This series is a comprehensive resource for researchers, offering a one-stop exploration of each nation. Divided into 13 chapters covering aspects like geography, history, government, economy, and more, the books provide nuanced insights. Readers delve into topics such as Canada’s… View →
SLJ Review of Curious about the Great Outdoors
Outdoor activities can bring joy and a sense of accomplishment to those who participate, no matter the time of year. From rock climbing to freshwater fishing, canoeing to duck hunting, these titles provide readers with background and safety information while encouraging them to be… View →
SLJ Review of Curious about the Great Outdoors (Curiosidad por las actividades al aire libre)
Embark on an exciting literary journey with this children’s series that sparks curiosity. “Where will your next adventure take you?” becomes the rallying cry as the book employs an inquiry-based approach to outdoor activities, encouraging kids to explore the wonders of the world around… View →
SLJ Review of Dealing with Life Challenges
Familiar situations for children and families are centered in these titles on tough topics. While the page counts for these titles are limited, they are substantial enough to cover each issue in a way that allows children to explore the topics alone or with a caregiver. Real photographs… View →
SLJ Review of Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs are always a fun way to get acquainted with scientific concepts like etymology of names, source work, and scientific literacy. Deftly addressing the impact of popular media depiction of dinosaurs on the discourse, the conversation here is centered around ongoing scientific work View →
SLJ Review of Dog Groups
Each title introduces one of the seven major dog groups recognized by the American Kennel Club. Two or three sentences per page describe the characteristics that are shared by most or all breeds in the group, including appearance, behaviors, and personalities. In Non-Sporting Group, for… View →