Kids Book Index
Suzanne Slade, illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham
This inspirational and dazzlin’ story of Dolly Parton—noted singer, songwriter, and humanitarian—follows her rise to fame, from her beginnings in East Tennessee to performing to thousands at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.
Blast Off!: How Mary Sherman Morgan Fueled America into SpaceSuzanne SladeThe inspirational story of Mary Sherman Morgan, the world's first female rocket scientist, who overcame gender barriers and many failures to succeed.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Because of You, John Lewis: The True Story of a Remarkable FriendshipAndrea Davis PinkneyAnd so begins a most amazing friendship!In rich, poetic language, Andrea Davis Pinkney weaves the true story of a boy with a dream—together with the story of a real-life hero (who himself had a life-altering friendship with Martin Luther King, Jr. when he was young!).Five to NineLexile 720LATOS 3.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
How Was That Built?Roma Agrawal, illustrated by Katie HickeyThis striking book explains the feats of engineering behind the world's most impressive architectural marvels.One of Smithsonian Magazine's Ten Best Children's Books of 2022Featured on the Children's Book Council's 2023 Teacher Favorites Award ListFrom skyscrapers that reach astonishing heights to bridges that span deep and wide rivers, the world is filled with…Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details