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Travel To... - Booklist Top 10 Nonfiction Series - April 2023

Travel To... - Booklist Top 10 Nonfiction Series - April 2023

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Kids like armchair travel, too, and this series uses unexpected themes to present significant places around the world (e.g., protest sites) and fascinating artifacts from history (via museum collections). This highly illustrated series is well sourced and curiosity driven.   VIEW NOW

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Words in My World - School Library Journal - November 2022

Words in My World - School Library Journal - November 2022

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K-Gr 2–From linguist Dr. Nandi Sims comes “Words in My World,” which explores the different ways that people communicate. Celebrating diversity in languages and communities, each book explores an area of linguistics. These range from variations in ­languages to African American English to Spanish ­spoken in the United States. These topics are at times more complex than a standard early reader series, but the content is delivered in a straightforward, ­easy-to-understand way. Colorful graphics, which mix real photographs with cartoon images of children, are engaging and help bring the material to life. Graphics are effectively used throughout the books to...

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Mi Biblioteca de Ciencias Biológicas - School Library Journal - November 2023

Mi Biblioteca de Ciencias Biológicas - School Library Journal - November 2023

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Gr 2-4–This series includes basic information about life science, plant biology, animal science, and the ways in which plants and animals are interdependent in their respective ecosystems. Plant reproduction, farming, insects, and how animals and plants coexist for survival are covered in this series through quality photographs and simple captions of text. A limited number of words are included on each page, making this an excellent series for diverse readers who are interested in science topics. A photo glossary, new vocabulary words, and a post-reading activity at the end of each book will aid in comprehension while inspiring real-life connections...

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Leaders Like Us - School Library - November 2023

Leaders Like Us - School Library - November 2023

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Gr 1-4–Lesser known but important people are featured in this eclectic mix of biographies. Readers learn of Alvin Ailey who overcame prejudice against his color and homosexuality to become the head of a dance theater and achieve a Kennedy ­Center honor. Pauli Murray was an activist for feminism and civil rights who eventually became an Episcopalian priest. Sally Ride achieved a degree in physics and became the first American woman in space. Sylvia Rivera was an early LGBTQ activist who fought for the inclusion of transgender people within the gay community and Gabby Douglas became the first American woman gymnast...

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Design Your Future - School Library Journal - November 2022

Design Your Future - School Library Journal - November 2022

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Gr 1-3–Creative and curious learners who dream of a career in the arts, outdoor industry, or community services will benefit from reading about the myriad options available for their future thanks to this three-part series. Lots of different jobs, like lyricist, fashion designer, groundskeeper, outdoor adventure guide, flight attendant, and more are presented through a practical lens with information about educational requirements, what daily routines look like in each job, and new terms and concepts to help readers build strong vocabulary and interest. VERDICT A relevant, versatile, and timely series that’s ideal for school libraries.   VIEW NOW

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