Amara and the BatsEmma Reynolds, illustrated by Emma ReynoldsA girl rallies her community to save bats from habitat loss.Back to all books
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices2022Science, Technology and the Natural World
National Council for the Social StudiesNCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People2022Kindergarten to Second Grade
The Water Lady: How Darlene Arviso Helps a Thirsty Navajo NationAlice B. McGintyThis inspiring picture book tells the true story of a woman who brings desperately needed water to families on the Navajo reservation every day.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Try It! How Frieda Caplan Changed the Way We EatMara Rockli ff, illustrated by Giselle PotterMeet fearless Frieda Caplan—the produce pioneer who changed the way Americans eat by introducing exciting new fruits and vegetables, from baby carrots to blood oranges to kiwis—in this brightly illustrated nonfiction picture book!In 1956, Frieda Caplan started working at the Seventh Street Produce Market in Los Angeles.Historical People, Places, and EventsOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
MELTDOWN: EARTHQUAKE, TSUNAMI, AND NUCLEAR DISASTER IN FUKUSHIMADeirdre LangelandDeirdre Langeland's Meltdown explores for middle grade readers the harrowing story of the deadly earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdown that caused the 2011 Fukushima power plant disasterOn March 11, 2011, the largest earthquake ever measured in Japan occurred off the northeast coast.Science, Technology and the Natural WorldOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details