Kids Book Index
Jill Sherman
Discover 25 women who were trailblazers in science, technology, architecture, engineering, and more. Learn about some of the women who defied expectations and introduced the world to new ideas and creations big and small.
How We Got to Now: Six Innovations That Made the Modern World (Young Readers Edition)Steven Johnson, Sheila KeenanIn this illustrated history, Steven Johnson explores the history of innovation over centuries, tracing facets of modern life (refrigeration, clocks, and eyeglass lenses, to name a few) from their creation by hobbyists, amateurs, and entrepreneurs to their unintended historical consequences.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
When the Whales WalkedDougal Dixon, illustrated by Hannah BaileyExplore Earth's evolution: walking whales, warm-blooded crocodiles, and legged snakes.Winning TitlesLexile 980LATOS 6.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A House in the SkySteve Jenkins, illustrated by Robbin Gourley“Exquisitely told…A young woman’s harrowing coming-of-age story and an extraordinary narrative of forgiveness and spiritual triumph.” —The New York Times Book Review Amanda Lindhout’s unforgettable hostage memoir recounts her fifteen-month abduction in Somalia and her extraordinary journey toward hope and redemption in this powerful true story of survival, resilience, and forgiveness.As a…Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details