Kids Book Index
Cathryn Sill, illustrated by John Sill
Curious About Fish gives clear descriptions of fish appearance, habitats, food, and movement. It considers how fish look and what they eat, alongside where they live and how they move. The book is part of a board-book series and presents fish in relation to animals, environments, oceans, and pets.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Health Fred & Marjorie: A Doctor, a Dog, and the Discovery of InsulinDeborah KerbelThis account of insulin's discovery is set in the 1920s, when juvenile diabetes was deadly for many children. A young surgeon develops an idea that might save them, while Banting and assistant Charles Best test their theory with street dogs in a small laboratory. It also raises ethical questions about using animals in scientific research and treating a serious disease.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Inside In: X-Rays of Nature's Hidden WorldJan Paul Schutten, Arie van 't RietUsing X-ray techniques, this book shows bugs, reptiles, mammals, and other creatures together with their habitats. It looks beneath a bee’s furry covering, examines how a seahorse uses armor and a skeleton for protection, and asks how a tree frog employs its eyes when swallowing. The book presents animals in a view that reveals otherwise hidden features of their bodies.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Disasters by the Numbers: A Book of InfographicsSteve Jenkins, illustrated by Steve JenkinsDisasters by the Numbers presents Earth’s natural disasters through facts, numbers, and infographics. It organizes its subject into four categories: earth, weather, life, and space. Timelines trace the causes and results of individual disasters, while graphs address human effects on Earth. The book also uses illustrations, photographs, and graphic panels to present information. Its coverage treats disasters as connected to both natural processes and human impact.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details