Kids Book Index
Amy Hevron
After a storm brings down a giant fir, the fallen tree becomes a nurse log: a place where a forest community develops over a long span of time. Fungi, lichens, mosses, ferns, insects, birds, mammals, and amphibians gather on and around it. The book follows the log as it offers shelter and conditions for new growth, eventually leading to a young fir and the continuation of the cycle.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
Rumi—Poet of Joy and LoveRashin KheiriyehThis picture-book biography introduces the life and teachings of the Persian poet Rumi. It follows his childhood in Iran, including his curiosity and affection for nature, before exploring his adult work as an Islamic scholar and Sufi mystic. The book also considers The Masnavi, Rumi’s extensive poem containing stories about animals and people.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Made in Asian America: A History for Young PeopleErika Lee, Christina SoontornvatAdapted from Erika Lee’s adult book, this history traces Asians in America from centuries before the United States became a nation through recent events. It examines the experiences of Asian national and ethnic groups who immigrated to the United States and includes sidebars explaining ideas raised in the narrative. The book discusses racism and colonialism, including attitudes that shaped events in the United States and elsewhere and influenced migration and perceptions of Asian heritage in America.Historical People, Places, and EventsOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Sunken Ship. (Tiny HabitatsAmy HevronA Spanish galleon that sank in 1733 gradually becomes the center of an underwater ecosystem. Algae and sea lettuce first settle in the wooden wreck, and the book tracks the developing reef after one year, one decade, and one century. The resulting reef community offers sea life a protected place to live. It also helps limit erosion and reduces ocean surges during storms. An endnote identifies the Florida Keys wreck and discusses research on sunken ships.Science, Technology, and the Natural WorldOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details