Kids Book Index
Steven Johnson
Sharing stories of real-life scientific discoveries over the last 100 years, the author explains how specific innovations and advancements, such as vaccines, contributed to the lengthening of our life span.
At Home with the Prairie Dog: The Story of a Keystone SpeciesDorothy Hinshaw Patent, photographed by William Muñoz, graphics by Marlo GarnsworthyPrairie dogs are dubbed a keystone species for good reason because the burrows they dig are used by dozens of other animals, from insects and spiders to rattlesnakes, salamanders, owls and more.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Grizzly Bears: Guardians of the WildernessFrances BackhouseThey once roamed across half the continent, but today the grizzly population has declined at an alarming rate and it is incredibly difficult to rebuild those numbers, especially in places with a lot of people.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Find Out About Animal CamouflageMartin Jenkins, illustrated by Jane McGuinnessDiscover some of the brilliant ways animals disguise themselves in this engaging introduction for young children from a conservation biologist. Some animals hide in the sand, like the desert lizard, whose scales can resemble pebbles and stones.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details