Kids Book Index
Marcus Ewert
A mummy cat wakes alone inside an Egyptian tomb and searches the pyramid for the queen he misses. As he prowls through its stone passages, murals show scenes from centuries earlier involving the cat and the young queen. Hidden hieroglyphs add further details to the tale, with explanations in an author’s note. Mixed-media artwork accompanies the cat’s search through the tomb.
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Swan: The Life and Dance of Anna PavlovaLaurel SnyderAnna Pavlova grows up in Russia before World War I, surrounded by snow. When her mother takes her to a ballet, Anna recognizes a future in dance. The account traces her path from that first performance to becoming a ballerina known around the world. Poetic text and mixed-media illustrations present her life and the beauty and joy she shared through dancing.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Simple Machines (Let’s Read-‐and-‐Find-‐Out Science series)D. J. WardThis illustrated science book introduces the six types of simple machines. It explains levers, wheels and axles, pulleys, ramps, wedges, and screws through a humorous approach. Pen, ink, and digital illustrations accompany the explanations, giving visual form to each machine. The book stays focused on the basic kinds of machines and the ways these familiar mechanical ideas can be identified and understood.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
My Family Adventure (Sofia Martinez series)Jacqueline JulesSofia is an outgoing seven-year-old whose everyday experiences become memorable adventures. The book contains three stories about her, with simple Spanish words woven into the text. Colorful illustrations accompany Sofia’s activities and encounters, creating a collection centered on a lively child’s adventures and the Spanish language used along the way.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details