Kids Book Index
Jill Sherman
25 Women Who Thought of it First introduces twenty-five women whose work advanced science and who also contributed in technology, architecture, engineering, and other fields. The book focuses on people who brought forward new ideas and creations, from large developments to smaller ones. It also describes barriers many of these women faced while challenging expectations and pursuing their work.
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Flying Deep: Climb inside Deep-Sea Submersible ALVINMichelle Cusolito, illustrated by Nicole WongThis nonfiction account follows a day aboard Alvin, a deep-sea submersible. The vessel descends about two miles to the ocean floor, where its pilot works with scientists. At the seafloor, the scientists gather samples and carry out research. The book also notes Alvin’s role in locating the Titanic, framing the trip as an exploration of the deep ocean and the work conducted there.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 610LATOS Book Level 3.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
How We Got to Now: Six Innovations That Made the Modern World (Young Readers Edition)Steven Johnson, Sheila KeenanSteven Johnson traces the long histories behind familiar parts of modern life, including refrigeration, clocks, and eyeglass lenses. The illustrated history follows ideas developed by hobbyists, amateurs, and entrepreneurs, as well as their unforeseen effects. It also recounts inventions shaped by mistakes and unlikely contributors, such as an early phonograph that lacked playback and technology connected to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A House in the SkySteve Jenkins, illustrated by Robbin GourleyTurtles, birds, fish, beavers, and kangaroos all need places to live, just as people do. This book introduces the different ways animals shelter themselves and the unusual locations they choose for their homes. A straightforward main text explains similarities between human and animal dwellings, while sidebars provide additional details about each animal and its particular shelter. Watercolor illustrations accompany the exploration of these habitats, showing how varied animal homes can be. The book connects familiar ideas about houses with observations of wildlife and the natural world.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details