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All About the Rodeo

“…this fine series offers an accessible introduction. Dramatic action photographs and clear texts presented in an easy-to-read format combine to make this a superior offering with wide-ranging appeal.”

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Let's Explore Science

“Large photos accompany past and present examples of how different energy sources can help fuel human activities. The clean layout will facilitate sharing with small groups. … volumes could serve beginning report writers, and the attractive design may draw browsers and general readers as well.”

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Weird and Wonderful Animals

“Along with plenty of bright nature photos, the visual appeal is further cranked up by inviting page design... the volumes will support assignments beyond the conventional single-animal topics… information is… specific enough to provide a basic stock of hard facts.”

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Action Sports

“These books feature… simple text and colorful, action-filled photos on every page, with many pages featuring multiple photos. … Thumbnail sketches of each sport and its history are accompanied by a look at rules, equipment, and competitions.”

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Studying Food Webs

“This series has stunning photos, fascinating facts, and intriguing examples. “Primary providers” are introduced along with photosynthesis. “Chew on This” insets add further interest and information. A photographic flow chart reviews the entire chain. These titles will support the science curriculum and appeal to general readers.”

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Our Community

“Bright colors, sharp photos… surround a cheerful… sized typeface.”

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The Thrill of Racing

“… features appealing color photos of the vehicles in action … The books provide a nice “feel” for the different kinds of racing, and should appeal to reluctant readers with an interest in the sport. …the series is a whirlwind tour of racing in America, with plenty of visual appeal for fans.”

NSTA

City Science

“Reading strategies are promoted through the index and resources making this an excellent primary level book… Photographs and text are carefully integrated to promote understanding and improve comprehension… The glossary is simple and useful… nonfiction reading strategies are promoted… an excellent primary level reading book…”

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Expansion of America

“Top 10 New Series Nonfiction”

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Ancient Civilizations

“…Informative and attractive… Clear and readable…”

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Native American Legends

“…An excellent job of summarizing the facts.”

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Native People, Native Lands

“…Colorful graphics and numerous historical and modern photographs… These attractive books will appeal to young readers…”

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Construction Forces

“…Attractive… helpful…”

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Events in American History

“…Useful supplements to the study of United States history… emphasizes the importance of the war in establishing the United States as a manufacturing and world power…”

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Discovering the Arts

“…Compact, neatly designed… more then enough to hook both students and browsers...”

Children’s Literature

Fighting Forces in the Air

“…Spurring a student… to Additional learning…”

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Holidays Around the World

“…Abundant full-color photos provide a panoramic view of holiday activities… the unusual format gives young readers a chance to see their own familiar celebrations in the context of cultures and traditions from around the world…”