Reviews
SLJ Review of The Right Career for Me
This standout series for teens delves into vital aspects of each career, encompassing requisite skills, educational prerequisites, training programs, future career outlooks, and other essential particulars. Each of these books not only provides updated information about exciting careers, View →
SLJ Review of True Survival Graphics
High-interest comics that pull readers into a realm where they must rely on their wits after experiencing something extreme. Subjects range from animal attacks to being lost at sea. Each title has readers consider what they might do in the situation, before they are given real… View →
SLJ Review of U.S. Presidents: Myths or Facts?
There are many legends about the United States presidents. The author successfully separates the facts from the myths. Readers learn that Lincoln did not write the Gettysburg Address on an envelope while traveling to the battlefield, there is no evidence George Washington chopped down a… View →
SLJ Review of Unbelievable!
Readers will discover 34 facts about the wonders of the world, space, sports, and more in this series. Full-page photos with one short sentence per page in bold text on a contrasting background, make titles quick and accessible for each high-interest topic. Every book in the series has… View →
SLJ Review of Under the Hood
Beautiful, colorful photography with accompanying clear and concise text makes these volumes extremely attractive for early readers. In 24 pages divided into four chapters, the authors examine a type of vehicle. The text concludes a description of the parts of each vehicle with… View →
SLJ Review of US Military Encyclopedias
Each of these comprehensive volumes provides information of the jobs, vehicles, weapons, and wars of the United States military. In The Armed Forces Encyclopedia readers learn about requirements for each branch and the many jobs in the military. The Military Vehicles Encyclopedia… View →
SLJ Review of Vital to Earth! Keystone Species Explained
Each animal (plus one plant) is introduced primarily in terms of its crucial ecological role as a keystone species. In Sea Otters, for example, readers learn about the environmental importance of kelp forests, then discover the otters’ unique ability to hunt the sea urchins that feed on… View →
SLJ Review of What Would Happen if...
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you stopped showering? This series has you covered! Using gross-out tactics to the extreme, these amusing titles take readers deep down the rabbit hole of various unhealthy and unhygienic scenarios. The science behind illustrations of stink… View →
SLJ Review of What Would Happen if... (¿Qué pasaría si...?)
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you stopped showering? This series has you covered! Using gross-out tactics to the extreme, these amusing titles take readers deep down the rabbit hole of various unhealthy and unhygienic scenarios. The science behind illustrations of stink… View →
SLJ Review of Wild About Cats!
This fact-filled series about big cats includes lots of interesting information for eager readers. Facts about the animals’ habitats, hunting habits, appearance, social grouping, speed, diet, and development are clearly presented. Each volume identifies the cat’s status on the world’s… View →
SLJ Review of Wild STEM
Full-page photographs alternate with text pages to introduce readers to STEM careers in various natural settings. Each title focuses on a particular segment of the natural world such as forests, oceans, or farms. The narrative offers details of jobs like… View →
SLJ Review of World Cup Rivals
With compelling, accessible text and vibrant photos, these books captivate even the most reluctant readers, who will uncover what happens when soccer’s biggest rivals face off on the field. The world of sports is teeming with intense competition. Given that soccer holds the title of the… View →