(3) YA Tech Titans series. With clean design that reflects the companies they profile, these straightforward, well-organized introductions to technology innovators present the histories, impacts, key players, and controversies. With a focus on narrative and readability, each book compellingly begins with an anecdote about the founders or recent events to demonstrate the company's powerful influence. Sidebars and lots of captioned photographs help break up the texts. There are four other spring 2019 books in this series. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Tech Titans titles: Apple, Facebook, Google, and Twitter.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) YA Tech Titans series. With clean design that reflects the companies they profile, these straightforward, well-organized introductions to technology innovators present the histories, impacts, key players, and controversies. With a focus on narrative and readability, each book compellingly begins with an anecdote about the founders or recent events to demonstrate the company's powerful influence. Sidebars and lots of captioned photographs help break up the texts. There are four other spring 2019 books in this series. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Tech Titans titles: Apple, Facebook, Google, and Twitter.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) K-3 Serving our Country series. These high-interest titles provide overviews of the duties of different branches of the U.S. armed forces. Dynamic photographs of sleek equipment should appeal to the young audience. Comprehension is aided by clear texts and controlled vocabulary. Diverse service members depicted in peaceful pursuits are a humanizing counterpoint after descriptions of violent, dangerous activities. Introduces nonfiction conventions, including table of contents and sidebars. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Serving Our Country titles: U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy and U.S. Special Forces

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) K-3 Serving our Country series. These high-interest titles provide overviews of the duties of different branches of the U.S. armed forces. Dynamic photographs of sleek equipment should appeal to the young audience. Comprehension is aided by clear texts and controlled vocabulary. Diverse service members depicted in peaceful pursuits are a humanizing counterpoint after descriptions of violent, dangerous activities. Introduces nonfiction conventions, including table of contents and sidebars. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Serving Our Country titles: U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy and U.S. Special Forces

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) K-3 Serving our Country series. These high-interest titles provide overviews of the duties of different branches of the U.S. armed forces. Dynamic photographs of sleek equipment should appeal to the young audience. Comprehension is aided by clear texts and controlled vocabulary. Diverse service members depicted in peaceful pursuits are a humanizing counterpoint after descriptions of violent, dangerous activities. Introduces nonfiction conventions, including table of contents and sidebars. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Serving Our Country titles: U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marines, U.S. Navy and U.S. Special Forces

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) 4-6 Digital Citizens series. Illustrated by Diego Vaisberg. This nonfiction series presents a balanced, practical view of how to manage one's online presence in the (increasingly pervasive) digital world, addressing responsible behaviors and dangerous/emotionally damaging situations. Appealing blocky graphics and illustrations draw inspiration from Minecraft, evoking popular online interactions. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Digital Citizens titles: My Digital Community and Media, My Digital Future, My Digital Health and Wellness, My Digital Rights and Rules, My Digital Safety and Security and My Digital World

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) 4-6 Digital Citizens series. Illustrated by Diego Vaisberg. This nonfiction series presents a balanced, practical view of how to manage one's online presence in the (increasingly pervasive) digital world, addressing responsible behaviors and dangerous/emotionally damaging situations. Appealing blocky graphics and illustrations draw inspiration from Minecraft, evoking popular online interactions. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Digital Citizens titles: My Digital Community and Media, My Digital Future, My Digital Health and Wellness, My Digital Rights and Rules, My Digital Safety and Security and My Digital World

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) 4-6 Digital Citizens series. Illustrated by Diego Vaisberg. This nonfiction series presents a balanced, practical view of how to manage one's online presence in the (increasingly pervasive) digital world, addressing responsible behaviors and dangerous/emotionally damaging situations. Appealing blocky graphics and illustrations draw inspiration from Minecraft, evoking popular online interactions. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Digital Citizens titles: My Digital Community and Media, My Digital Future, My Digital Health and Wellness, My Digital Rights and Rules, My Digital Safety and Security and My Digital World

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) 4-6 Digital Citizens series. Illustrated by Diego Vaisberg. This nonfiction series presents a balanced, practical view of how to manage one's online presence in the (increasingly pervasive) digital world, addressing responsible behaviors and dangerous/emotionally damaging situations. Appealing blocky graphics and illustrations draw inspiration from Minecraft, evoking popular online interactions. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Digital Citizens titles: My Digital Community and Media, My Digital Future, My Digital Health and Wellness, My Digital Rights and Rules, My Digital Safety and Security and My Digital World

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) 4-6 Digital Citizens series. Illustrated by Diego Vaisberg. This nonfiction series presents a balanced, practical view of how to manage one's online presence in the (increasingly pervasive) digital world, addressing responsible behaviors and dangerous/emotionally damaging situations. Appealing blocky graphics and illustrations draw inspiration from Minecraft, evoking popular online interactions. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Digital Citizens titles: My Digital Community and Media, My Digital Future, My Digital Health and Wellness, My Digital Rights and Rules, My Digital Safety and Security and My Digital World

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) 4-6 Digital Citizens series. Illustrated by Diego Vaisberg. This nonfiction series presents a balanced, practical view of how to manage one's online presence in the (increasingly pervasive) digital world, addressing responsible behaviors and dangerous/emotionally damaging situations. Appealing blocky graphics and illustrations draw inspiration from Minecraft, evoking popular online interactions. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Digital Citizens titles: My Digital Community and Media, My Digital Future, My Digital Health and Wellness, My Digital Rights and Rules, My Digital Safety and Security and My Digital World

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) YA Tech Titans series. With clean design that reflects the companies they profile, these straightforward, well-organized introductions to technology innovators present the histories, impacts, key players, and controversies. With a focus on narrative and readability, each book compellingly begins with an anecdote about the founders or recent events to demonstrate the company's powerful influence. Sidebars and lots of captioned photographs help break up the texts. There are four other spring 2019 books in this series. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Tech Titans titles: Apple, Facebook, Google, and Twitter.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) 1-3 Illustrated by Rea Zhai. Aspiring robotic engineer Parker navigates social interactions in her quest to win her elementary school's Science Triathlon. The focus on friendship and teamwork, alongside believable scientific endeavors, gives this cheerful addition to the tinkering-girl sub-genre greater emotional depth. Cartoon-style digital illustrations match the light tone.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) YA Tech Titans series. With clean design that reflects the companies they profile, these straightforward, well-organized introductions to technology innovators present the histories, impacts, key players, and controversies. With a focus on narrative and readability, each book compellingly begins with an anecdote about the founders or recent events to demonstrate the company's powerful influence. Sidebars and lots of captioned photographs help break up the texts. There are four other spring 2019 books in this series. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Tech Titans titles: Apple, Facebook, Google, and Twitter.

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) K-3 A Dog's Life series. Each book in this series for dog owners focuses on a different aspect of dog/human interactions, training beginning readers in proper, humane pet ownership. Expressive canine portraits and simple, bright graphics complement the clear, direct instructions, and the straightforward texts provide meaningful, interesting content. Each volume concludes with a hands-on activity. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these A Dog's Life titles: Bonding with Your Dog, Handling Your Dog, Listening to Your Dog, Sensing Like Your Dog, Speaking to Your Dog, and Treating Your Dog

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) K-3 A Dog's Life series. Each book in this series for dog owners focuses on a different aspect of dog/human interactions, training beginning readers in proper, humane pet ownership. Expressive canine portraits and simple, bright graphics complement the clear, direct instructions, and the straightforward texts provide meaningful, interesting content. Each volume concludes with a hands-on activity. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these A Dog's Life titles: Bonding with Your Dog, Handling Your Dog, Listening to Your Dog, Sensing Like Your Dog, Speaking to Your Dog, and Treating Your Dog

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) K-3 A Dog's Life series. Each book in this series for dog owners focuses on a different aspect of dog/human interactions, training beginning readers in proper, humane pet ownership. Expressive canine portraits and simple, bright graphics complement the clear, direct instructions, and the straightforward texts provide meaningful, interesting content. Each volume concludes with a hands-on activity. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these A Dog's Life titles: Bonding with Your Dog, Handling Your Dog, Listening to Your Dog, Sensing Like Your Dog, Speaking to Your Dog, and Treating Your Dog

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) K-3 A Dog's Life series. Each book in this series for dog owners focuses on a different aspect of dog/human interactions, training beginning readers in proper, humane pet ownership. Expressive canine portraits and simple, bright graphics complement the clear, direct instructions, and the straightforward texts provide meaningful, interesting content. Each volume concludes with a hands-on activity. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these A Dog's Life titles: Bonding with Your Dog, Handling Your Dog, Listening to Your Dog, Sensing Like Your Dog, Speaking to Your Dog, and Treating Your Dog

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) K-3 A Dog's Life series. Each book in this series for dog owners focuses on a different aspect of dog/human interactions, training beginning readers in proper, humane pet ownership. Expressive canine portraits and simple, bright graphics complement the clear, direct instructions, and the straightforward texts provide meaningful, interesting content. Each volume concludes with a hands-on activity. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these A Dog's Life titles: Bonding with Your Dog, Handling Your Dog, Listening to Your Dog, Sensing Like Your Dog, Speaking to Your Dog, and Treating Your Dog

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin

(3) K-3 A Dog's Life series. Each book in this series for dog owners focuses on a different aspect of dog/human interactions, training beginning readers in proper, humane pet ownership. Expressive canine portraits and simple, bright graphics complement the clear, direct instructions, and the straightforward texts provide meaningful, interesting content. Each volume concludes with a hands-on activity. Websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these A Dog's Life titles: Bonding with Your Dog, Handling Your Dog, Listening to Your Dog, Sensing Like Your Dog, Speaking to Your Dog, and Treating Your Dog

Reviewer: Dorrie Karlin