Kids Book Index
Eden Royce
Delphinia Baker has grown up with her grandmother while her father is often away on deployment and her mother died when Del was young. When her grandmother becomes ill, Del is sent to live with her great-grandmother in South Carolina. There, she discovers that Gullah-based magic runs in her family, along with hidden family secrets on a mysterious island.
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How Does Chocolate Taste on Everest?: Explore Earth’s Most Extreme Places through Sight, Sound, Smell, Touch, and TasteLeisa Stewart-SharpeThis round-the-world exploration visits twelve extreme places and asks readers to encounter them through sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste. One stop considers the sound of the rainforest during a trek in the Amazon. Alongside its sensory approach, the book includes geographical and historical information about its locations. Illustrations, a glossary, and the focus on places around the world support the journey from one setting to another.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Oliver’s Great Big UniverseJorge Cham, illustrated by Jorge ChamEleven-year-old Oliver hopes to become an astrophysicist and keeps a diary-style account of what he learns about the universe. He receives help from Dr. Howard, a scientist who inspires him. As Oliver tries to make sense of cosmic mysteries, he also has to handle middle school. The book uses greyscale illustrations drawn in a cartoon style as part of the telling.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 740LATOS Book Level 4.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Contenders: Two Native Baseball Players, One World SeriesTraci SorellThis true story follows John Meyers and Charles Bender, two Native professional baseball players. In 1911, they became the first Native players to meet one another in a World Series. Their paths unfold amid media-created rivalry, racism, and a struggle for Native representation in sports. The book focuses on their historic matchup and the injustice they faced while pursuing baseball at the professional level.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 1040LATOS Book Level 5.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details