Jackson, Tom. Velociraptor vs. Protoceratops: Prehistoric Showdown. Dino Duels. Lerner, 08/2025. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765669273. Paper $10.99. 979-8765683941. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Spinosaurus vs. Suchomimus by Tom Jackson for series review. [continue reading]
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T. Rex vs. Ankylosaurus Review
Jackson, Tom. T. Rex vs. Ankylosaurus: Prehistoric Showdown. Dino Duels. Lerner, 08/2025. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765669259. Paper $10.99. 979-8765683927. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Spinosaurus vs. Suchomimus by Tom Jackson for series [continue reading]
Spinosaurus vs. Suchomimus Review
Jackson, Tom. Spinosaurus vs. Suchomimus: Prehistoric Showdown. Dino Duels. Lerner, 08/2025. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765669242. Paper $10.99. 979-8765683910. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: Fast-paced series titles compare two similar dinosaurs and how they might [continue reading]
Basketball Break Review
Marino, Max. Basketball Break. Amanda Erb, Illus. Addl. Creators Mari Bolte. Lerner Sports Stories. Lerner, 01/2025. 71pp. Fiction. PLB $30.65. 979-8765619711. Paper $11.99. 979-8765619728. GRADES 3–5. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Balancing Act by Max [continue reading]
Balancing Act Review
Marino, Max. Balancing Act. Amanda Erb, Illus. Addl. Creators Elliott Smith and Roman Diaz. Lerner Sports Stories. Lerner, 01/2025. 71pp. Fiction. PLB $30.65. 979-8765619698. Paper $11.99. 979-8765619742. GRADES 2–4. ADDITIONAL. Sports can be a big [continue reading]
Who’s Making All That Noise? Review
Lunde, Darrin. Who’s Making All That Noise? Erica J. Chen, Illus. Charlesbridge, 08/2025. [30]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-626-7. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Kids love to make noise, which this title capitalizes on, by having [continue reading]
Popo the Xolo Review
Lopez, Paloma Angelina. Popo the Xolo. Abraham Matias, Illus. Charlesbridge, 08/2025. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-457-7. GRADES Preschool–2. ADDITIONAL. This soft-spoken title relates how this family’s beloved Nana transitions from life to death, with [continue reading]
Turtles Heading Home Review
Ketchum, Liza. Turtles Heading Home. Addl. Creators Phyllis Root and Jacqueline Briggs Martin. Charlesbridge, 07/2025. [47]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-62354-586-4. GRADES 2–5. ADDITIONAL. Kemp’s ridely turtles are the most endangered sea turtles, mostly due to [continue reading]