Kids Book Index
Sneed B. Collard III
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
Girl Code: Gaming, Going Viral, and Getting It DoneAndrea Gonzales, Sophie HouserThis true story follows two high school girls who meet at a coding camp for girls and work together to make the video game Tampon Run. After the game spreads widely online, they gain an inside view of the technology industry. Their work uses technology to take on a social issue and shows the girls finding ways to make their voices heard.Fourteen and OlderLexile Text Measure 1030LATOS Book Level 7.2On 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