Kids Book Index
Steve Jenkins, illustrated by Steve Jenkins
A look at Earth’s natural disasters as seen through numbers, facts, and infographics. From Steve Jenkins comes an in-depth look at the world's natural disasters, broken down into four distinct categories: earth, weather, life, and space.
Beavers: Radical Rodents and Ecosystem EngineersFrances BackhouseBy cutting trees and building dams, beavers shape landscapes and provide valuable wetland homes for many plants and animals.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Health Fred & Marjorie: A Doctor, a Dog, and the Discovery of InsulinDeborah KerbelWe now call this substance insulin, and its lifesaving discovery was an impactful milestone in medical science. Banting and his assistant, Charles Best, worked together in a small lab to test the theory with street dogs.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Evelyn Hooker and the Fairy ProjectGayle E. Pitman, illustrated by Sarah GreenYou've got to meet her."—Sam From This evocative biography tells the story of Evelyn Hooker, the extraordinary woman behind the research, advocacy, and allyship that led to the removal of the "Homosexuality" diagnosis from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details