Kids Book Index
Amanda West Lewis
Science and poetry combine in an out-of-this-world exploration of the wonders of our solar system.From a ballad of Earth and an ode to the sun to a villanelle for Venus and a sestina for Saturn, here are 14 original poems about planets and other bodies in our solar system.
I Am Wind: An AutobiographyRachel PoliquinWind is violent, impulsive, arrogant and unpredictable — now playing with a kite, then tearing down a forest. With the help of diagrams and fact-filled sidebars, Wind explains what causes the air to move, describes their favorite forms (katabatics, hurricanes, tornadoes) and shows how they influence the landscape (sand dunes, wind power).Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Queer and Fearless: Poems Celebrating the Lives of LGBTQ+ HeroesRob SandersLearn about the lives of some of the most important LGBTQ+ hero's in this unique picture book that combines poetry and biographical information to honor those at the forefront of LGBTQ+ history.Young readers will learn about the lives and legacies of seventeen hero's of the queer community from both past and present.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
A Sea of Gold: A Ukrainian Family’s Story Through the Generationswritten and illustrated by Patricia PolaccoWhen war erupts, they’re forced to leave their beloved home for a faraway world: America. Arriving with nothing but the clothes on their back—and the seeds in one little girl’s pockets—can they make a living…and a new home?Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details