Novels

Middle Grade Adventure

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Hi-Lo, Quick Reads

“Day of Disaster” Series (Lerner Publishing)

Reviews for the “Day of Disaster” Series

School Library Journal

“While these books are slim, their relatable characters and fast-paced plots will have a strong impact on teen readers.”—School Library Journal

Reviews posted on Lerner Publishing’s site.

 

Booklist Online

“[A]n adrenaline-fueled and tightly paced high-school disaster story with a victorious conclusion.”—Booklist

Kirkus Reviews

“[A]bsorbing . . . . Emergency safety advice laced with teen banter makes for a quick read.”—Kirkus Reviews

Black Blizzard Trailer

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Picture Books

“Character Matters” Series (Lerner Publishing)

Review: School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

“Using real-life examples and scenarios to teach social emotional skills to young children, this series is a good choice for both classroom and library settings across the board.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

Young Adult Nonfiction Books

“Essential Events” and “Essential Lives” Series (ABDO Publishing)

Essential Events Set 8 – School Library Journal

These titles offer concise, insightful analysis of events that have left a mark on past and recent American history. . . .Each volume provides readers with the necessary historical context, the pertinent details of the events themselves, and the short-term effects and lasting legacies of each one. . . . Within the framework of the narratives, judicious sidebars, and photographs and other images, readers are introduced to what should be standard research topics. Each book concludes with a handy time line; bulleted facts; a glossary; and a brief bibliography of secondary sources, web links, and places to visit. Overall, these titles are excellent introductions to these important topics, particularly for developing an analytical framework for debate

How did a crew of 38 men survive when their ship Endurance was swallowed by the sea? Shipwrecked, the men were cold, wet, and hungry for two years in a the greatest tale of survival ever told. Discover what happened on the last great polar exploration led by captain Ernest Shackleton in The Endurance Expedition.

The Orphan Train movement spread kids across the midwest in the greatest migration ever. How did all those kids move from New York and Boston to be settled on Midwest farms? Read The Orphan Trains to find out.

Ho Chi Minh (Essential Lives) – School Library Journal

Opening with his 1945 speech declaring Vietnam’s freedom and naming himself president, this biography continues with a brief summary of Ho Chi Minh’s accomplishments. Johnson then goes back to his childhood and moves through his life chronologically. Several potentially confusing points, such as Ho’s frequent name changes, are clearly explained. Large archival photographs illustrate the text. Frequent sidebars offer greater detail and give background information on the politics and culture of Ho’s homeland.
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