Kids Book Index
Spires, Elizabeth; Illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully
The heroic true story of one of the Eastern seaboard's first woman lighthouse keepers, illustrated by a Caldecott Medalist. Living in the isolated Robbins Reef Lighthouse, overlooking turn-of-the-century New York Harbor, Kate Walker spent her life minding the light, keeping passing ships from running aground on the dangerous shoals.
Ambushed! The Assassination Plot against President GarfieldJarrow, GailWinner of the 2022 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults AwardThis thrilling title for young readers blends science, history, and medical mysteries to tell the story of the assassination and ultimately horrible death of President James Garfield.James Abram Garfield, the 20th President of the United States, was assassinated when he was…Historical People, Places, and EventsOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Great Stink: How Joseph Bazalgette Solved London's Poop Pollution ProblemColleen PaeffA Robert F. Sibert Honor Book! Discover the true story about the determined engineer who fixed London’s pollution problem in this funny, accessible nonfiction picture book featuring engaging art from the illustrator of Queen Victoria’s Bathing Machine.It’s the summer of 1858, and London’s River Thames STINKS.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Osnat and Her Dove: The True Story of the World's First Female RabbiSigal SamuelIt's a testament to the power of knowledge and the importance of parental support."—BookPageOsnat was born five hundred years ago – at a time when almost everyone believed in miracles.Historical People, Places, and EventsOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details