Kids Book Index
Kate Messner
A child hikes with an older companion through the Costa Rican rainforest. As they travel, they observe the ecosystems native to that region and talk about what they encounter. Bright mixed-media artwork accompanies their walk through the rainforest. The book belongs to the Over and Under series, which also includes titles set in a garden, beneath snow, and in dirt.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Swish!: The Slam-Dunking, Alley-Ooping, High-Flying Harlem GlobetrottersSuzanne SladeThis nonfiction account traces the Harlem Globetrotters across a century and looks back to the Black high school basketball team from which they emerged. Facing racism, team members became known worldwide for both their basketball ability and theatrical play. The book includes energetic illustrations and archival photographs, along with a timeline, sources, and notes. It also highlights signature on-court feats such as spinning a ball on one finger, fast mini-dribbling, and ricochet head shots.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Nacho’s Nachos: The Story behind the World’s Favorite SnackSandra NickelThis illustrated nonfiction story recounts how Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya created nachos. Born in Mexico in 1895, Ignacio was known by the nickname Nacho. The book follows the chance events and culinary inspiration behind his invention of the cheesy dish that later became widely known. It presents the origin of the snack through the life of its inventive chef and also includes the original recipe for nachos, linking a familiar food to its creator’s story.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Over the MoonJames ProimosAfter two wolves spot a human baby floating along a river, they take on the task of nurturing and raising the child. The story considers whether a family can form across those differences and centers on the love that makes the wolves and baby a family. Its illustrations use gouache, colored pencil, and ink.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details