Jill Sherman

Who is Reshma Saujani? Learn where she came from and how she got involved with coding.

This contemporary biography is recommended for grades 4-6. The author includes reference aids, color photographs and information boxes which make this a good choice for a research project.

Israeli actor Gal Gadot played Wonder Woman—a fierce and compassionate Amazonian warrior. Prior to her time in the spotlight, Gadot served in the Israeli military, won a Miss Israel pageant, and studied to be a lawyer. When Gadot began acting, she wanted to play strong, independent women. She hopes to be a role model for her daughters as well as an inspiration to both women and men around the world.

This book provides a great detailed analysis of oil and energy alternatives for young readers. Each chapter discusses a topic centered around current energy issues, politics, and environmental factors. The writing style is easy to read, and sidebar boxes provide the reader with statistics and relevant informational history. At the end is a timeline and 2 page summary of essential facts. This would be a great book to supplement a unit on energy or the environment

This is a great in-depth analysis of oil and energy alternatives for readers in grades 7-10. This book covers oil costs, the oil crisis (or lack of crisis), politics, the environment, alternatives, and solutions that bridge the gap. The text is easy to read and important concepts are defined in sidebars. The book is 112 pages, complete with extensive timeline, facts, resources, glossary, source notes, and index. This would be a great book to supplement a science or social studies class.