Kids Book Index
Sandra Markle
During its first year, a young beaver encounters the discoveries and dangers of life in its natural habitat. Living in a lodge sheltered by a long dam made by generations of beavers, the kit learns how to care for its family’s home. As it grows, it helps maintain and extend the dam, gaining the skills of beaver life while beginning an independent life of its own.
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Dear DragonJosh FunkGeorge and Blaise become pen pals for a school project. They exchange rhyming letters about the activities and interests they enjoy, unaware that one of them is human and the other is a dragon. When they meet, each discovers the other's identity. Watercolor and black acrylic illustrations accompany their correspondence, their eventual meeting, and the contrast between the two pen pals.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD560LATOS Book Level 2.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Antsy Ansel: Ansel Adams, A Life in NatureCindy Jenson-ElliottAs a boy, Ansel Adams cannot sit still indoors and feels most at home outside. He runs rather than walks and is drawn to places including the Golden Gate, Yosemite Valley, and other natural landscapes. Free to explore the outdoors after leaving conventional schooling, he grows into a nature photographer known for black-and-white photographs. The illustrations combine traditional and digital work with photographic images, and the book includes references.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Cecil’s Pride: The True Story of a Lion KingCraig Hatkoff, Juliana Hatkoff, Isabella Hatkoff, photographed by Brent StapelkampCecil’s Pride tells about Cecil, a real lion known as the Lion King. Photographs show his family life, while the book explains animal science and conservation efforts. After Cecil’s death in Africa, news of it spread around the world and raised questions about people’s relationships with animals and the planet. The account considers Cecil’s life, death, and the wider concerns surrounding wildlife conservation.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details