Kids Book Index
Sam Gayton
A young alchemist joins a mathemagician and an enormous cat who is, in fact, a prince. Together, they set in motion a revolution against an evil czar. The fate of Prince Alexander, heir to the Petrossian Empire, is central to the upheaval. This fairy-tale adventure mixes magic, political rebellion, and an unusual group of allies working to bring down the ruler.
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The Quilts of Gee’s BendSusan Goldman RubinThis book explores the history, culture, and quiltmaking traditions of African American women in Gee’s Bend, Alabama. Since the early nineteenth century, women in the community have made vivid quilts, creating a continuing artistic legacy. The account offers details about the community and its traditions while placing the quilts within African American art and culture. It focuses on the people whose work has shaped this distinctive textile tradition.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Gone Camping: A Novel in VerseTamera Will WissingerLucy goes camping with her brother and grandpa, hiking outdoors, fishing, and watching the night sky. When bedtime comes, however, she begins to worry about what might be hiding in the dark. The verse narrative follows her as she confronts those fears in the tent, with family humor, adventure, and sibling rivalry. It uses several poetic forms, including haiku and aubade, and includes tips about rhyme and rhythm.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
How Many Guinea Pigs Can Fit on a Plane?: Answers to Your Most Clever Math QuestionsLaura OverdeckThis book approaches mathematics through offbeat questions that ask readers to calculate unlikely quantities. Among its puzzles are how many bees are needed for a jar of honey, how many soccer balls could fit inside a hollow Earth, and how much chewing gum it would take to keep someone attached to a wall. Photographs and colorful illustrations accompany the questions, alongside resources and seven math tricks for working through these unusual problems.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details