Kids Book Index
Jonathan London
A young red fox emerges from its burrow on a winter morning and enters a snowy woodland world. Set against white surroundings, the fox investigates its environment, driven by hunger and curiosity. The story follows the fox through a day in winter, focusing on its movement through the snow and its attention to the world beyond its burrow. It offers a glimpse of woodland life during the cold season.
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Blacksmith’s SongElizabeth Van SteenwykA nine-year-old boy learns why his enslaved father uses hammer and anvil rhythms. The blacksmith's pounding sends messages that guide people escaping on the Underground Railroad. When his father becomes ill, the boy takes on the work of helping travelers continue their journey. His own family later joins those traveling toward freedom. Realistic oil paintings illustrate this account of communication and escape.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
God Bless America: The Story of an Immigrant Named Irving BerlinAdah NuchiIzzy Baline and his Jewish family leave Russia for New York after religious persecution. In his new country, Izzy hears music everywhere and begins composing tunes of his own. He becomes the songwriter Irving Berlin, creating music for Broadway and Hollywood as well as musical tributes to the country he has come to love. The book includes back matter and uses rhythmic text with cartoonlike illustrations.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Look at Me!: How to Attract Attention in the Animal WorldSteve Jenkins, Robin PageThis book examines the many ways animals draw one another’s attention. It explains displays used to lure prey, discourage predators, protect themselves, and attract mates. Colorful torn- and cut-paper collages show animals altering their appearance to signal or warn others. A glossary in the back identifies the animals included, supporting the book’s look at why conspicuous behavior matters in the animal world.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details