Kids Book Index
Amy Novesky
Girl on a Motorcycle recounts the true journey of the first woman to circle the world alone on a motorcycle. Eager to wander and to see the world’s farthest corners, she leaves on a solo ride that takes her through many places. The story follows her wish to travel widely and her determination to make that ambitious journey by motorcycle.
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Bringing Back the Wolves: How a Predator Restored an EcosystemJude IsabellaThis nonfiction account traces ecological changes in Yellowstone National Park after gray wolves were eliminated there. Government action against threats to nearby livestock left the park without gray wolves by 1926, setting off changes across its ecosystem and leaving the landscape in distress. In 1995, scientists reintroduced the predators. Over time, animal populations began to stabilize, waterways were restored, and balance returned to the park, showing how closely its living systems are connected.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Paper Boat: A Refugee StoryThao LamThis wordless picture book follows a young Vietnamese refugee forced to leave her home during the twentieth century. Paper-cut illustrations tell of a difficult passage and the unexpected friends who help guide her toward safety. The story is inspired by the author’s mother’s life and connects the girl’s journey with ants capable of traveling long distances over water.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Green Lantern: LegacyMinh LêThirteen-year-old Tai Pham lives above his grandmother’s Jade Market, surrounded by sketchpads and comic books. When he inherits his Ba Noi’s jade ring, he also receives a startling secret that changes his life. As local bullies become a problem, Tai must contend with what his grandmother has left him and the pressures that come with carrying on her legacy.All readersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details