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YA
Special Reports series.
This excellent, extensively researched and well-balanced series unpacks the details behind trending topics and current events. Topics covered include the relationship between the Trump administration and Vladimir Putin, the role of fake news and information harvesting via Facebook, and the Mueller report. Sidebars, photographs, and individual profiles are featured throughout. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.
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YA
Big Business series.
Each volume chronicles a major industry's history, its importance to and impact on the economy, principal players, strategic actions, and status in the twenty-first century. The insightful and informative series uses well-chosen photos, advertisements, illustrations, and related sidebars to extend the texts. A world production map is included. There are four other spring 2017 books in this series. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Big Business titles: Inside the Gold Industry, Inside the Cotton Industry, Inside the Oil Industry, and Inside the Tobacco Industry.
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YA
Hip-Hop Insider series.
These standalone series titles, ideal for student research, place facets of hip-hop culture in historical, political, and cultural context. The clean layouts employ a large font, wide margins, plentiful color photos, and informative sidebars. The series celebrates hip-hop as the voice of urban and marginalized populations while also objectively addressing concerns including commercialization and explicit lyrics. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Hip-Hop Insider titles: Hip-Hop Culture, The Men of Hip-Hop, The Women of Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop Music, and Hip-Hop Groups.
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4-6
Edge Books: Circus Science series.
Written in consultation with a postdoctoral physicist, these titles explore physics concepts integral to the circus. Short narrative paragraphs provide exciting introductions to various circus stunts and brief explanations of, for example, force and displacement in glass-walking (prominent safety disclaimers are included). Simple hands-on science experiments encourage further exploration. Attractive layouts and color photos invite sequential reading or random browsing. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Edge Books: Circus Science titles: Contortion, German Wheels, and Other Mind-Bending Circus Science and Fire Breathing, Sword Swallowing, and Other Death-Defying Circus Science.
32 pp.
| ABDO/SportsZone
| January, 2016
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-62403-986-7$18.95
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4-6
Cheerleading series.
This series offers information about a variety of aspects of the sport, from basic skills and training to the world of competitive cheering and even opportunities for future careers. While accessible for beginners, the books also contain details of interest to experienced cheerleaders. The spirited design successfully blends informative texts with lively color photographs for an appealing presentation. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following SportsZone: Cheerleading titles: Cheer Skills and Drills, Cheer Tryouts and Training, Spirit-Raising Cheers and Chants, Cheer Tools and Gear, Cheer Careers, and Competitive Cheerleading.
32 pp.
| ABDO/SportsZone
| January, 2016
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-62403-984-3$18.95
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4-6
Cheerleading series.
This series offers information about a variety of aspects of the sport, from basic skills and training to the world of competitive cheering and even opportunities for future careers. While accessible for beginners, the books also contain details of interest to experienced cheerleaders. The spirited design successfully blends informative texts with lively color photographs for an appealing presentation. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following SportsZone: Cheerleading titles: Cheer Skills and Drills, Cheer Tryouts and Training, Spirit-Raising Cheers and Chants, Cheer Tools and Gear, Cheer Careers, and Competitive Cheerleading.
32 pp.
| ABDO/SportsZone
| January, 2016
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-62403-982-9$18.95
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4-6
Cheerleading series.
This series offers information about a variety of aspects of the sport, from basic skills and training to the world of competitive cheering and even opportunities for future careers. While accessible for beginners, the books also contain details of interest to experienced cheerleaders. The spirited design successfully blends informative texts with lively color photographs for an appealing presentation. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following SportsZone: Cheerleading titles: Cheer Skills and Drills, Cheer Tryouts and Training, Spirit-Raising Cheers and Chants, Cheer Tools and Gear, Cheer Careers, and Competitive Cheerleading.
24 pp.
| Child's
| January, 2016
|
LibraryISBN 978-1634074438$18.95
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4-6
Military Special Forces in Action series.
This series briefly profiles special forces units designed to perform difficult and dangerous missions. Each volume provides a history of the unit's origin and its mission, as well as the grueling and strenuous training involved. Brief vignettes relate successful reconnaissance and rescue operations. Military buffs will appreciate the glimpse inside these elite forces. Action photos will draw readers in to the choppy texts. Reading list. Bib., glos, ind. Review covers these Military Special Forces in Action titles: Missions of the Delta Force, Missions of the U.S. Navy SEALs, Missions of the U.S. Air Force Combat Controllers, Missions of the U.S. Army Rangers, Missions of the U.S. Green Berets, and Missions of the U.S. Marine Force Recon.
24 pp.
| Child's
| January, 2016
|
LibraryISBN 978-1634074421$18.95
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4-6
Military Special Forces in Action series.
This series briefly profiles special forces units designed to perform difficult and dangerous missions. Each volume provides a history of the unit's origin and its mission, as well as the grueling and strenuous training involved. Brief vignettes relate successful reconnaissance and rescue operations. Military buffs will appreciate the glimpse inside these elite forces. Action photos will draw readers in to the choppy texts. Reading list. Bib., glos, ind. Review covers these Military Special Forces in Action titles: Missions of the Delta Force, Missions of the U.S. Navy SEALs, Missions of the U.S. Air Force Combat Controllers, Missions of the U.S. Army Rangers, Missions of the U.S. Green Berets, and Missions of the U.S. Marine Force Recon.
32 pp.
| Child's
| January, 2016
|
LibraryISBN 978-1634074209$19.95
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4-6
Eyewitness to World War II series.
Each book in this series looks at a specific aspect of World War II with an emphasis on first-hand accounts. The age-appropriate prose is engaging but provides minimum background information, making the volumes better as supplementary texts for interested young readers. Relevant black-and-white photographs throughout enhance the presentations. There are four other spring 2016 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Eyewitness to World War II titles: The Tuskegee Airmen, The Dropping of the Atomic Bomb, The Navajo Code Talkers, and The Role of Women in World War II.
24 pp.
| Child's
| August, 2016
|
LibraryISBN 978-1503809000$28.50
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4-6
How America Works series.
Designed to give middle-grade readers a basic understanding of American governmental operations, this series includes a broad overview (Government); information about the function of each branch; framework for our country's individual and collective freedoms (Bill of Rights and Constitution); and clarification on the electoral process (Elections). Photographs, illustrations, charts, and sidebars add interest to the choppy but informative texts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following How America Works titles: How Elections Work, How the Government Works, How the Judicial Branch Works, The Bill of Rights, The U.S. Constitution, How the Executive Branch Works, and How the Legislative Branch Works.
24 pp.
| Child's
| August, 2016
|
LibraryISBN 978-1503809079$28.50
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4-6
How America Works series.
Designed to give middle-grade readers a basic understanding of American governmental operations, this series includes a broad overview (Government); information about the function of each branch; framework for our country's individual and collective freedoms (Bill of Rights and Constitution); and clarification on the electoral process (Elections). Photographs, illustrations, charts, and sidebars add interest to the choppy but informative texts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following How America Works titles: How Elections Work, How the Government Works, How the Judicial Branch Works, The Bill of Rights, The U.S. Constitution, How the Executive Branch Works, and How the Legislative Branch Works.
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4-6
Edge Books: Warrior Science series.
These books describe the weapons, training, and tactics used by the respective warriors from history. Emphasis is placed on how elements of physical science, such as weight, balance, and force, affected what and how weapons and armor were used. Diagrams, (hokey) photographs of reenactors, and illustrations will help readers visualize the information. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Edge Books: Warrior Science titles: Gladiator Science and Ninja Science.
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4-6
Cause-and-Effect Disasters series.
Five disastrous events in American history are explored from a cause-and-effect perspective. Each volume includes four succinct chapters, first establishing setting before relating the major events and their aftermath/results (e.g., the Chicago Fire and 1888 Blizzard precipitated future building codes and public warning systems). Numerous photographs/illustrations, diagrams, sidebars, and a clear appended flow chart round out the presentations. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following Cause-and-Effect Disasters titles: The Jamestown Colony Disaster, Death in the Donner Party, Hurricane Katrina and the Flooding of New Orleans, The Great Chicago Fire, and The Children's Blizzard of 1888.
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4-6
Checkerboard Library: Real Monsters series.
After a somewhat lurid introduction, brief chapters provide overviews of the featured mammal's appearance, behavior, diet, habitat, and reproductive cycle as well as threats to its survival. High-quality stock photos accompany the accessible texts. Despite their sensationalized titles and pulp fiction–style design, the books actually address the misunderstood animals' "monstrous" reputations and advocate for their conservation. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Library: Real Monsters titles: Tasmanian Devil and Spotted Hyena.
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4-6
Food Matters series.
These accessibly designed titles provide information about different aspects of food, from ethical consideration in production and growing to nutrition and safety. While their focus on Common Core standards encourages worthy skills such as comparing sources or finding textual evidence backing a point, few students will appreciate the built-in assignments (e.g., "write a short essay..."). Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Food Matters titles: Eating Ethically, Food Safety Basics, Gluten-Free and Other Special Diets, Nutrition Basics, Eating Organic, Genetically Modified Food, and Processed Foods.
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YA
Contemporary Lives series.
Generously illustrated with stock photos, these serviceable biographies chronicle the personal and professional lives of the celebrity entertainers, including awards, hit songs and albums, and charitable work. Miley (dryly) discusses the controversy surrounding the performer; fans may also be surprised to learn the extent of Williams's career as a producer. There are three other spring 2015 books in this series. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following Contemporary Lives titles: Miley Cyrus, Pharrell Williams, and Blake Shelton.
112 pp.
| ABDO
| August, 2014
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-62403-436-7$34.22
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YA
Essential Library of the US Military series.
Each military branch's profile begins with a description of recent successful military initiatives to illustrate the group's mission and scope. Successive chapters effectively trace history, contemporary roles, equipment, and weapons. Career opportunities and basic training are also discussed; a final chapter describes life on the job. Color photos, charts, maps, and informative sidebars enhance the texts. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these US Military titles: The US Air Force, The US National Guard, The Us Coast Guard, and The Us Army.
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4-6
ShockZone--True Survival Stories series.
Each thin volume shares six to eight (mostly) contemporary stories of extreme survival, including a 2005 grizzly bear attack on a father and daughter and a boy's eight-day ordeal buried in rubble in the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Readers will be grabbed by a mix of harrowing details and eye-catching color photographs. The stories and appended safety tips are superficially presented but are nonetheless fascinating. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Shockzone--True Survival Stories titles: Surviving Accidents and Crashes, Surviving Natural Disasters, Surviving the Wilderness, Surviving in Cold Places, Surviving in Wild Waters, and Surviving Animal Attacks.
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4-6
ShockZone--True Survival Stories series.
Each thin volume shares six to eight (mostly) contemporary stories of extreme survival, including a 2005 grizzly bear attack on a father and daughter and a boy's eight-day ordeal buried in rubble in the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Readers will be grabbed by a mix of harrowing details and eye-catching color photographs. The stories and appended safety tips are superficially presented but are nonetheless fascinating. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Shockzone--True Survival Stories titles: Surviving Accidents and Crashes, Surviving Natural Disasters, Surviving the Wilderness, Surviving in Cold Places, Surviving in Wild Waters, and Surviving Animal Attacks.