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Around the World in a Bathtub: Bathing All over the Globe
This geography book with a twist will be useful for read-alouds and for home use.
The School of Music
This encouraging and practical selection will be beneficial to the next generation of trained musicians, no matter what genre they are interested in.
Maya Lin: Artist-Architect of Light and Lines
While this book is not comprehensive, it contextualizes the topic and presents an optimal opportunity to spark conversations on art and war. A fine pick for any public or school library collection.
Edward Gets Messy
This debut title is a delightful tale and a storytime winner. Pair it with Karen Beaumont's I Ain't Gonna Paint No More to help children embrace the messier side of life.
Eating Ethically
A well-rounded, engaging 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.
Junk Food, Yes or No
An uncomplicated look at complicated topics, but not necessarily a must-purchase.
World Money
A comprehensive start to getting students to think about money and become responsible spenders and savers.
These volumes make a good base for financial literacy, covering personal finances and moving to ever-widening economic systems. Small, easily digested blocks of text and numerous silly cartoons dot each page. More than an assembly of facts, the series also espouses fair trade options, charitable contributions, conflict resolution, and more. Thoughtful discussion questions are included. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these How Money Works titles: World Money, Your Money, Country Money, and Family Money.
Conflict Resolution: When Friends Fight
A solid introduction to conflict resolution and communication.
Media: From News Coverage to Political Advertising
Timely additions on an important subject.
This series examines political issues that are pertinent to an informed citizenry participating in a democracy. Each book covers some phase of the voting process and provides adequate information for a basic understanding of the selected topic. Inserts present pros and cons of viewpoints held by opposition groups. The dense texts are illustrated with small photographs and charts. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Inside Elections titles: Media, Special Interests, Voters, and Political Parties.
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