Reviews
A Review of "World Traditions" in Library Media Connection
This series gives brief descriptions of various traditions around the world. Each chapter has a page of simple text and a photo or drawing. A small world map shows the focus country in red. Pronunciation keys are provided for unfamiliar words. Each book ends with an ‘Up… View →
A noteworthy review of Constellations from School Library Journal on November 1, 2013
These volumes provide both astronomy and mythology lessons in one very attractive package and are sure to be popular with young stargazers. Each of the books discusses a major constellation’s origin and mythology story, compares its presence in other cultures around the world, and… View →
A noteworthy review of Math in Sports from Children's Bookwatch on October 1, 2013
Especially for young boys in grades 2 through 5, the use of sports to teach basic math skills is an especially useful classroom strategy. That’s why The Child’s World Math in Sports series would make a particularly valued addition to classroom and home school basic… View →
A noteworthy review of Make Your Own Fun from Children's Bookwatch on October 1, 2013
How to Make Paper Airplanes is an exciting book from a juvenile crafts and activities series that teaches students in clearly illustrated, sequenced steps how to build 6 different paper airplane projects or related activities. Included are plans for the arrow, the dart, the flying fish,… View →
A noteworthy review of Folktales from Around the World from Library Media Connection on September 1, 2013
These easy-to-read books retell worldwide folktales in a child-friendly manner. Colorful illustrations, along with monochromatic illustrations, add to the narration. At the end of each book is a discussion of folktales in general and the specific folktale, including a question for… View →
A noteworthy review of Holidays and Celebrations from Children's Bookwatch on September 1, 2013
Independence Day begins with an introductory chapter on celebrating America’s birthday. It continues with background history of the Declaration of Independence, favored celebration activities including parades, songs, marches, flags and fireworks. Lyrics of favorite patriotic songs View →
A noteworthy review of Simple Economics from Library Media Connection on September 1, 2013
Teaching key concepts of financial literacy through stories of two friends, Mia and Tomas, each book begins with a common situation that the reader can identify with. The children discuss a situation with a family member or teacher who explains the concept in a way that young readers… View →
A noteworthy review of American Tall Tales from Library Media Connection on May 1, 2013
Tall tales are a form of storytelling focused on characters who have been made bigger than life, providing entertainment and sometimes history. These tall tales are retold in an appealing manner, each is told as a narrative that draws the reader into the story. The language is simple and View →
A noteworthy review of Greek Mythology from Library Media Connection on May 1, 2013
This large series provides young readers with background information on many of the Olympians. Each book begins with the same illustrated introduction, and describes the primary responsibilities and characteristics of the featured god or goddess. Each also contains a Greek mythology… View →
A noteworthy review of World Traditions from School Library Journal on April 1, 2013
Readers are introduced to the different beliefs and holiday celebrations of people around the globe. For example, Birthday covers events such as quinceaneras and Bar Mitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs. The sections are concise (usually one spread or a single page) and arranged by countries or… View →
A noteworthy review of Weird-but-True Facts from Booklist on April 1, 2013
Pop-eyed cartoon figures, loud colors, and big, emphatic type crank up the hype for an assortment of quirky presidential abilities, characteristics, pastimes, and firsts. Though some will astonish readers of any age—Garfield, for instance, supposedly could write simultaneously in… View →
A noteworthy review of World Traditions from Children's Bookwatch on April 1, 2013
In every culture and in every country around the world, the calendar year is marked by celebrated holidays and traditions. ‘The Child’s World’, a premier publisher of ‘books in series’ for young readers has produced ‘World Traditions’, an eight… View →