Kids Book Index
Qing Zhuang
On a rainy day, a Chinese family takes a long train ride to Chinatown, where they choose colorful ingredients for a meal. Since work usually keeps them from eating together, the shopping and cooking offer a chance to gather around food. The family’s recent immigration and their shared trip shape a story about finding a sense of home and connection through a meal.
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Chinese Menu: The History Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite FoodsGrace LinOrganized like a Chinese meal, this book moves through tea, appetizers, soup, side orders, special dishes, and dessert. It explores the histories, traditions, folklore, and personal stories connected with foods of Chinese origin and Chinese American dishes. The book emphasizes that Chinese food reflects many regions and groups rather than one single tradition. It also traces how Chinese cooks in the United States adapted recipes to available ingredients and, at times, to restaurant customers’ preferences.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 1040LATOS Book Level 7.1On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Great Carrier ReefJessica Stremer, illustrated by Gordy WrightThis nonfiction picture book follows the conversion of the decommissioned aircraft carrier USS Oriskany into an artificial reef off Florida. Scientists hope the project will help protect reef fish as pollution harms natural coral reefs. Before the ship is sunk, workers remove oil, fuel, wiring, and toxic paint. After it descends to the ocean floor, larvae settle on it and sea creatures move through its former spaces. The book traces how a retired carrier becomes habitat for ocean life.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Roll, Roll, Little PeaCécile BergameWhen a small pea rolls out of its bowl, it begins an escape from hungry animals. The pea narrowly avoids a cat that wants to crunch it, a pig that wants to munch it, and a wolf that wants to devour it. Its journey unfolds through interactive, chant-like text as the little pea keeps moving away from danger.All readersLexile Text Measure AD580LATOS Book Level 3.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details