Kids Book Index
Fletcher, Susan; Illustrated by Rebecca Green
This poignant historical nonfiction book, about a polar bear that was gifted to King Henry III, beautifully shows the importance of respecting our natural world and its precious animals.
The Sweetest Scoop: Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream RevolutionLisa Robinson, illustrated by Stacy InnerstLegendary ice cream makers Ben & Jerry are behind some of the wackiest, tastiest flavors we know and love. It all began when two groovy guys, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, met when they were 12 years old.Historical People, Places, and EventsOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Of Walden Pond: Henry David Thoreau, Frederic Tudor, and the Pond BetweenCline-Ransome, Lesa; Illustrated by Ashley Benham-YazdaniYet both shared the bounties of Walden Pond and would change the course of history through their writings and innovations.Historical People, Places, and EventsOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
American Murderer: The Parasite That Haunted the SouthGail JarrowIncluded on NPR's 2022 "Books We Love" ListFinalist, 2023 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction ALSC Notable Children's BookWhat made workers in the American South so tired and feeble during the 19th and early 20th centuries?Historical People, Places, and EventsOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details