Kids Book Index
Damien Laverdunt, Hélène Rajcak
Fossils from Lost Worlds follows early fossil researchers as they uncover creatures that lived on Earth long ago. The fact-filled picture book focuses on fossil discoveries and the earliest life forms known from this research. Its account connects the work of these researchers with evidence of creatures from lost worlds of the past.
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Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun BearTrang Nguyen, illustrated by Jeet ZdungBased on the author's life, Saving Sorya follows Chang, a young conservationist who helps return a Vietnamese sun bear to the wild. Chang teaches herself survival skills and records rainforest plants and animals in a field notebook before becoming a rescue-centre volunteer. She also faces doubts about her age and strength. The story is presented in a graphic format.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Masters of Disguise: Camouflaging Creatures & Magnificent MimicsMarc Martin, illustrated by Marc MartinThis book introduces twelve animals that use camouflage, including chameleons, polar bears, Gaboon vipers, and mimic octopuses. It examines how color, pattern, and texture can help creatures blend into their surroundings. Fact-filled sections lead into illustrated seek-and-find pages focused on each animal and its ecosystem. The book travels around the world to explore the methods behind animal camouflage.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Hello, Earth!: Poems to Our PlanetJoyce Sidman, illustrated by Miren Asiain LoraA collection of imaginative poems explores Earth’s natural world, moving from molten cracks below the surface to the moon overhead. The book considers continents, ecosystems, animals, and plants while directing questions to Earth itself. It concludes with scientific material about how the planet works, including water cycles, plate tectonics, and the origins of ocean tides. Paintings accompany the poems and science content.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details