Kids Book Index
Rachel Poliquin
Wind is violent, impulsive, arrogant and unpredictable — now playing with a kite, then tearing down a forest. With the help of diagrams and fact-filled sidebars, Wind explains what causes the air to move, describes their favorite forms (katabatics, hurricanes, tornadoes) and shows how they influence the landscape (sand dunes, wind power).
Mr. Pei’s Perfect Shapes: The Story of Architect I. M. PeiJulie Leung, illustrated by Yifan WuA picture book biography of architect I. M. Pei that traces his childhood fascination with buildings and his later use of modern geometric forms.Ages 08–10On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Misunderstandings of Charity BrownElizabeth LairdHer family are very religious – her sisters are called Faith and Hope, and her brother Ted is studying to be a preacher – so she's both excited and nervous at the thought of sharing her family and new home with strangers.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
I Heard: An American JourneyJaha Nailah AveryA powerful and poetic picture book about Black history in the United States, from the shores of Africa and slavery, to the civil rights and Black Lives Matter movements.With stunning lyricism reminiscent of traditional African spirituals and today's rhythm and flow of hip-hop, a teacher shares the history of being Black in…Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details