Kids Book Index
Owen Davey
This illustrated nonfiction book surveys more than 250 monkey species from around the world. It ranges from the small pygmy marmoset to the much larger mandrill. The book looks at where monkeys come from, how they travel through trees, and why they may fight or play with one another. Facts and illustrations introduce the variety of monkeys and aspects of their behavior.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Stella by StarlightSharon M. DraperEleven-year-old Stella and her brother Jojo see a burning cross and men dressed in white in their North Carolina town. As the danger grows, members of the African American community meet at Stella’s house. When Stella’s father, the preacher, and Mr. Spencer register to vote, Mr. Spencer’s home is burned. Neighbors, including some white residents, come together to care for his family during the Depression.Fiction for ChildrenLexile Text Measure 740LATOS Book Level 4.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Full Cicada MoonMarilyn HiltonIn 1969, Mimi relocates with her Japanese mother and Black father to Vermont. As the first Moon landing approaches, she pursues her interest in the space program. Told in free verse, the novel places Mimi's struggle to fit in alongside her decision to stand up for what she believes. Prejudice shapes the new town where she is making a life.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 790LATOS Book Level 5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Mars EvacueesSophia McDougallA conflict between Earth and alien forces results in children being sent away to Mars. Alice, her friends, and a robot goldfish are among those left there when the adults vanish. Together, they uncover something that could alter their circumstances. This science-fiction adventure centers on young people navigating an evacuation, an absent adult world, and an important discovery on Mars.Middle ReadersOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details