Rita Meade

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Around the World in a Bathtub: Bathing All over the Globe

Wade BRADFORD | FICTION, May 01, 2017

This geography book with a twist will be useful for read-alouds and for home use.

The School of Music

Rachel Bowen | FICTION, Apr 01, 2017

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

Jeanne Walker HARVEY | FICTION, Mar 01, 2017

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

Rita MEADE | FICTION, Aug 01, 2016

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.

Helping and Healing: Social Sciences | Series Nonfiction

Rita Meade, Apr 12, 2016

Understanding and contending with complex social issues are difficult tasks for children and teens. By prioritizing their access to solid, thoughtful resources, we are investing in a better society.

Making Sense of the World: Social Sciences | Series Nonfiction

Rita Meade, Nov 01, 2015

It’s exciting to see children start to understand the world around them—from health and wellness to media literacy—and books are a wonderful way to ease transitions and answer questions.

World Money

William WHITEHEAD | SERIES MADE SIMPLE, Nov 01, 2015

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.