The visual appeal of this series is undeniable, and with just enough facts provided it should engage young students.
Engaging, and conversational in tone, this series is good for report writers.
Highly recommended for middle and high schools, especially for reference and research.
Solid choices to fill gaps or add depth to a popular subject area.
A welcome addition to STEM shelves.
Aimed at mature students, adherents, and report writers.
Useful series with some titles that may fill subject gaps, Lyrebirds and Devil Rays in particular.
Recommended for independent reading, though less solid for research.
A fine series for report writers and browsers. Recommended for public and school libraries.
A solid choice for middle grade students.
Recommended for background reading for stronger readers and for active reading exercises, but questionable for formal research.
Strong visuals and age-appropriate text make this a first choice for younger readers.
Libraries that serve foodies may want to consider.
Not groundbreaking, but appealing enough to consider for school libraries.
A top addition for middle schoolers.
Recommended, but, due to occasional vagueness of detail and light treatment of the supernatural, better suited to independent reading than careful study.Middle to High School
A thorough coverage for intermediate grades, with excellent images.
A well-designed series that will appeal to students, parents, and educators. Libraries can't go wrong.
Though the set is less interactive than the name would suggest, it still could be a serviceable addition to most collections.
An attractive introductory series for little ones, with the exception of Los Kits.
Fresh, creative additions to the dinosaur shelves.
While not trying to be comprehensive, each title sensitively and honestly lays out the history, background, and recent events in its respective movement. Recommended.
Bound to be popular among gearheads in schools and public libraries.
A solid career resource for school and public libraries.
A necessary purchase for preparing children to navigate today's media-rich landscape.
A very basic primer on key players in early U.S. history. Large nonfiction collections may want to consider.
A real winner; this series is a must-buy for most communities.
A welcome update to a classic set of reliable experiments. Newer libraries will want to check out.
A secondary purchase for larger elementary libraries.
A must-have series for developing self-awareness practices and empowerment in children.
An additional selection where narrative nonfiction is in demand for very young readers.
Libraries where inquiry-based learning is being practiced can select as needed, keeping in mind the above caveats.
Environmentally and globally conscious, this set would be a welcome addition to most collections.
This versatile biography set is a fine choice for middle grade readers.
A strong, purposeful message makes this an attractive addition to large civics collections.Middle to High School
Informative and thrilling sports titles, fun for beginning and reluctant readers.
Consider as an additional selection.
A simple introductory series that will help young readers understand some of the many cultural and religious traditions that make up the United States.
A fine series for beginning readers, with the exception of Australia.
Information-rich material and mass appeal make this a valuable purchase for older teen nonfiction collections.
Good choices for kids considering a pet and for those who like to read about them.
This set provides excellent technical information for high school or advanced middle school students.
An up-to-date addition to large nonfiction collections.
Libraries looking to bolster connections between math and athletics will want to make purchasing this series a priority.
An indispensable guide to the lives of great women. Purchase to enlighten middle school readers who hope to change the world.
Some flaws, but serviceable for subject needs.
An informative addition to most collections, especially where farming is uncommon.
Good additions for beginning readers.
Photos, illustrations, and facts combine nicely in this appealing package. A good choice for most collections.
First-rate nonfiction for STEM-themed career collections.
Thoughtfully organized and well researched, all volumes are highly recommended.
Recommended for most collections.
Just right for beginning readers who love animals.
Not first purchases, but, if nothing else, consider Climate Change and Food Production and Planet Protection.
These titles may duplicate current holdings, but the series covers current knowledge and efforts that are planned for the future. Libraries looking to update or add depth to their collections will want to consider.
A kid-friendly introduction to STEAM topics, ideal for makerspaces.
A go-to purchase for young readers looking to delve into the key aspects of forensics and crime solving.
Nonessential; individual titles could work as fodder for browsing, with St. Petersburg and Vancouver faring best. Older students will find Ayo a childish device.
This enlightening series will motivate young scholars to pursue their dreams.
A winning choice for lovers of art history.
Engaging and challenging. A solid purchase for any library.
Though no sources are provided and back matter is thin, these titles will serve well for providing background for students.
With uses in the curriculum or for pleasure reading, this thought-provoking look at media takes a unique, academic focus and will benefit most collections.
Additional purchases as needed, but pay special attention to the high-interest natural disaster titles.
Will meet the needs of curricular units on community and larger libraries.
Generally engaging surveys for large nonfiction collections.
Though flawed, the text is a good resource for teaching the scientific method. Robust collections may want to consider.
A helpful series for lessons, science fairs, or STEM events at school, with potential for at-home use as well.
A fun and simple series to help little readers build confidence.
A solid purchase that is gentle yet extensively researched.
If one of your hometown teams is on this list, it's definitely worth the purchase. Otherwise, consider just the big teams: Red Sox, Cubs, Yankees, and Giants.
Most collections will want to skip.
Perfect to use in the classroom as examples of why math matters, but also visually appealing and an interesting read in general.
Get hands-on with Music, Simple Science, Goo, and Gross Science, but take a pass on Model Making and Motion.
Thorough and balanced, this eye-opening account of a timely topic is an essential purchase.
A thorough and engaging look at U.S. history with a civics angle. Medium to large collections will want to consider.
Informative and well illustrated, this is a solid pick for librarians updating their collections.
A helpful, though not very inclusive, look at career choices for high schoolers.
The conversational tone and broad range of structures and their locations make this set a fine introduction to these wonders. For report writers and browsers. The International Space Station and The World Trade Center have broadest appeal.
Although aimed at "reluctant" readers, this series has the potential to appeal to a broad audience. Robust collections may want to consider.
A winning combination of entertaining information and stunning visuals that will appeal to car buffs and those browsing the shelves.
A suitable, though not perfect, addition for school or public libraries.
Enticing visuals and a forward-thinking perspective make this series an excellent choice for library collections.
Notable for its breadth, this series would make a fine introduction to world nations.
An essential guide to navigating the challenges of puberty and life beyond.
Straightforward writing accompanied by fitting photographs makes this an introductory series of value to young readers and large library collections.
Consider Antarctica only.
High-interest titles with low utility. Consider for large collections.
Solid additions to most nonfiction collections on a high-interest topic.
Cute and achievable functional and decorative items. A great addition to crafting collections.
Despite some shortcomings, a much-needed boost for critical thinking.
A good resource to help reinforce basic elementary school concepts, if advertising aimed at children does not represent a conflict.
High-interest nonfiction that will appeal to a wide audience, including students who don't ordinarily enjoy STEM topics. A solid pick for elementary schoolers.
Highly recommended for general science or STEAM programs, this series features the latest designs in multiple fields from around the world.
A well-designed addition to elementary science and technology collections.
A first purchase for middle and high school students.
An unnecessary addition for most collections.
As youth today encounter more and more vitriolic and uninformed discourse in their lives, this series is a timely reminder that civic awareness benefits all.
Even well-stocked libraries should consider adding these
A series that will challenge even seasoned readers, with Transgender Activists and Celebrities being the best title out of the bunch.
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