Kids Book Index
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Now, in Catching Air, Pekkanen turns an unflinching eye on the tangled relationships of two pairs of thirty-somethings. A chance to run a B&B in snowy, remote Vermont—it’s an offer Kira Danner can’t resist after six soul-crushing years of working as a lawyer in Florida.
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It Starts With a SeedLaura Knowles, illustrated by Jennie WebberIt Starts With a Seed traces a tree’s life cycle through seasons and years. A seed becomes a seedling, then a sapling and a young tree, before growing into a large tree with spreading branches and roots. As it grows, squirrels, rabbits, butterflies, and owls make their homes there. Poetic text, illustrations, and an endnote accompany this account of growth and woodland life.Winning TitlesLexile Text Measure 660LATOS Book Level 4.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Chasing Space, Young Readers’ EditionLeland MelvinChasing Space is Leland Melvin’s memoir. It recounts his personal journey from being an NFL wide receiver to becoming an astronaut. Melvin describes facing major obstacles and adversity, developing a strong work ethic, and taking opportunities that helped him pursue his goals. The book focuses on the changes in his life and career as he moved from professional football toward spaceflight, while reflecting on persistence and determination.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Elon Musk and the Quest for a Fantastic Future, Young Readers’ EditionAshlee VanceAshlee Vance’s young readers’ adaptation follows Elon Musk from his childhood in South Africa to his work as a business leader. It presents his life as the story of an entrepreneur associated with Tesla, SpaceX, PayPal, and SolarCity. The book focuses on Musk’s path from his early years to a career defined by new ideas and ventures in technology and business.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details