Kids Book Index
Nicole Panteleakos
Nova, a nonverbal autistic girl who loves astronomy, looks forward to the Challenger space-shuttle launch. Her sister Bridget has promised that they will be together for it, and Nova hopes the launch will also bring her back to her missing sister. Through Nova’s narration, the story follows her experience of waiting, her bond with Bridget, and her devotion to space.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
Hedy Lamarr’s Double Life: Hollywood Legend and Brilliant InventorLaurie Wallmark, illustrated by Katy WuThis biography recounts Hedy Lamarr’s two paths: she became a Hollywood movie star after emigrating from Austria and was later recognized as an inventor. Colorful digital illustrations accompany the account, which also includes a timeline, references, and a filmography. It presents Lamarr as an actress whose inventive work emerged beyond her screen fame. Her career is portrayed across acting and invention.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Camp TigerSusan ChoiLate in the summer, a boy and his family take their customary camping trip near Mountain Pond before school begins. He is uneasy about entering first grade, especially as his mother encourages him to do more for himself. At the campsite, a small, stern tiger asks for an extra tent and remains with the family through the weekend. The boy shares quiet adventures with the tiger before returning home ready to make his bed and fold his clothes himself.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 560LATOS Book Level 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Playing with CollageJeannie Baker, illustrated by Jeannie BakerJeannie Baker presents collage-making through materials drawn from the surrounding world, including dried flowers, tiny shells, spaghetti, and postage stamps. Her work combines many different textures. Four main sections each feature one of Baker’s abstract collages, then offer ideas and starting places for making collage art. The book also includes color photographs and suggests using natural materials. It is an art-making guide built around examples of collage pieces and practical prompts for creating new work from varied objects and textures.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details