Reviews written by Rachel Feeck, Staff Reviewer

A handy guide to oversize load trucks, those massive vehicles that somehow maneuver huge things along roads and highways. The blend of colorful diagrams and real life photos clearly breaks down the parts of a truck - the bed, load, and points of articulation - and demonstrates some of the...

A handy guide to dump trucks, their maintenance, and how they're used on and off the construction site. The blend of colorful diagrams and real life photos clearly breaks down the different types of trucks and different activities one would see for construction, mining, or other hauling. The text itself...

A handy guide to concrete mixer trucks, including the vehicle itself and many different ways concrete is used. The blend of colorful diagrams and real life photos clearly breaks down the concrete mixing process and different activities one would see for a concrete pour on a construction site. The text...

Azizi lives in a little house with an orange tree. He doesn't like to think of the portraits of Tih and Reni, the scowling rulers who demand increasing tribute from the people, and as their spirits shrink so too do they diminish in size, until Azizi and the others are...

It's a beautiful fall day and Peggy is excited to go on a walk with Grandpa. From mud puddles to woodpeckers to majestic trees, there's so much for this happy duo to discover, before Peggy's little feet are tired out and it's time to head home again. ...

Two utterly adorable ghosts prove the power of positive friendship in this funny, heartfelt story of a grump and a smiley friend. Big ghostie is NOT in a good mood and declares that he absolutely hates everything. Little ghostie is taken aback, because surely he doesn't hate tasty sweets, or...

A child's practical guide to fairies, containing references to creatures of folk tale and a sprinkle of authority that makes you wonder whether, just maybe, these little sparks of magic are actually out there in the wild places of the world waiting to be found. The opening chapters encourage exploration,...

All the thrills of big name YA dystopian series, wrapped up in a single book. Somewhere in the murky future, science has determined how to identify souls…and realized that the same souls are born again from one life to the next. Sivon awaits her...

Timeless and beautiful exploration of artistry as a distillation of emotion and the dynamics of small town life. When twelve-year-old Lucretia Sanderson and her mother move to Candle Island, they’re hoping for a peaceful summer and escape from both tragedy and fame. However, this...

A suspenseful and informative look into hurricanes, from the science behind the storms to how people have learned to prepare for and mitigate the aftermath. The thorough presentation conveys the importance of vigilance and timely action while also keeping a hopeful tone, which I much admired, as someone who has...

The little goblin is precious. I'd forgotten all about those goobers. The rest is everything we've come to expect from Lexi Ryan - questing for magical artifacts, tangled love and politics, and lots of stolen kisses. Following on the revelations of the prior book, both...

A dark academia take on the core Holmesian cast, starring one spunky Irene Adler, who’s leading a double life as Isaac Holland in order to prove she’s better than all the privileged young men vying for the top academic position. When her classmates start turning up dead, Irene finds an...

Max's life is turned upside down when a girl from his dreams shows up in the waking world and entreats him to guard her magic orb. Shouldn't be too hard, but little do he or Sarina, the moon spirit, know that the orb will awaken for Max, drawing dangerous forces...

A treasure trove for museum lovers, The Great Big Book of Museums introduces 13 museums across the globe, with notes on architecture, history, famous and lesser known artwork, and other unique exhibits. Some like the Smithsonian and the Vatican museums may be familiar household names, while other such as the...

Grab your boots and backpacks as Charlie and her robot Random take on a new adventure in the mountains of Vela. At first, Charlie isn't sure about this expedition - it's cold and snowing, and this girl Miranda isn't her idea of a best friend. But up on the mountain,...