Kids Book Index
Pamela S. Turner
The real-life Cinderella story of the very first professional woman astronomer—Caroline Herschel!Comet Chaser is the thrilling and beautifully illustrated biography of a woman who made a lifetime of incredible contributions to science.
Wings of an Eagle: The Gold Medal Dreams of Billy MillsBilly Mills, Donna Janell BowmanA ROBERT F. SIBERT INFORMATIONAL BOOK AWARD HONOR BOOKJust in time for the 2024 Summer Olympics, here is a dramatic and inspiring autobiographical tale of overcoming odds by Native American gold medalist Billy Mills, with stunning illustrations by acclaimed Lakota artist SD Nelson.Nine to TwelveWord count 1545On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Nothing: John Cage and 4’33”Nicholas DayWhat does nothing sound like? An offbeat history of John Cage’s 4’33”, a musical composition of blank bars, illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka.One night in 1952, master pianist David Tudor took the stage in a barnlike concert hall called the Maverick.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Coming Home: A Hopi Resistance Story/Tutuqaykingaqw Nima Hopisino Pahan Tutqayiwuy Ep Yorhomtiwritten and illustrated by Mavasta Honyouti, translated from the Hopi by Marilyn ParraFrom master Hopi woodcarver Mavasta Honyouti, the story of his grandfather’s experience at a residential boarding school and how he returned home to pass their traditions down to future generations.When Mavasta Honyouti was a boy he would go with his grandfather to their cornfield, watching him nurture every plant.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details