Kids Book Index
Marissa Moss, illustrated by April Chu
This picture-book biography introduces Dr. Couney and the premature babies in his care. Set against the late nineteenth century, it explains how incubators for premature infants moved from being a sideshow attraction to becoming part of medical practice. The book focuses on a doctor, his very small patients, and a device that hospitals initially rejected.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
13 WAYS TO EAT A FLYSue Heavenrich, illustrated by David ClarkA swarm of thirteen flies loses one member at a time as different predators make meals of them. The reverse-counting story combines subtraction with information about predators and prey, including the various ways the flies are caught and eaten. It also includes a guide to eating insects, with nutritional information for a serving of flies.Grades K–2Lexile Text Measure 930LATOS Book Level 4.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Dad BakesKatie YamasakiAfter spending a full day baking, Dad comes home and bakes again with his daughter. They wait together for bread to rise, sharing the time and work of making it. The story centers on their close relationship and on the connection they find through baking. Bright illustrations accompany this family moment, from Dad's return home through their time in the kitchen.All readersLexile Text Measure AD220LATOS Book Level 1.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
CAMILA THE RECORD- BREAKING STARAlicia Salazar, illustrated by Thais DamiãoAfter learning about young people who have set records, Camila decides she wants to set a world record herself. She considers which record to pursue and tries different possibilities. Her efforts show that reaching a record is more difficult than she expected, even as she hopes to become a star through the attempt. This is the opening title in an early chapter-book series.Grades K–2On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details