Kids Book Index
Stephen Briseño, illustrated by Isabel Muñoz
The wax palm knows what it's like to defy the odds. Ynes Mexia knew it too. QUEEN OF LEAVES tells the true story of Ynes Mexia, the inspiring and fearless Mexican-American adventurer-botanist, and her quest to find the mysterious wax palm tree.
Before Colors: Where Pigments and Dyes Come FromAnnette Bay PimentelColors don’t come out of nothing. They always start somewhere . . .With something . . . Discover how color is harnessed from nature in this survey of dyes and pigments from around the world.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Old Enough to Make a Difference: Be inspired by real-life children building a more sustainable futureRebecca Hui, illustrated by Anneli BrayIn social entrepreneur Rebecca Hui’s Old Enough to Make a Difference , meet 12 enterprising and inspiring kids from around the world who have started businesses to help people and the planet, featuring full-color illustrations by Anneli Bray.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Shining Star: Vera Rubin Discovers Dark MatterSuzanne Slade, illustrated by Susan ReaganPioneering astronomer Vera Rubin discovers dark matter—the mysterious substance that makes up most of the universe—while confronting sexism, and paves the way for future women scientists in this engaging STEM/STEAM picture book biography.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details