Kids Book Index
Lois Ruby
Set in the summer of 1953, Red Menace portrays Martin after accusations that his parents are communists divide his family. The family’s rupture unfolds during a period marked by uncertainty, controversy, and danger. Martin’s parents face the accusation, and its consequences spread through their household. The book connects the tensions of that era with concerns that remain close to contemporary readers.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Sharuko: El Arqueólogo Peruano/Peruvian Archaeologist Julio C. TelloMonica BrownA bilingual picture-book biography introduces Peruvian archaeologist Julio C. Tello. It follows his study of medicine, anthropology, and archaeology and his work uncovering ancient cultures in Peru. Tello’s discoveries bring attention to Peruvian cultural history and its Indigenous heritage. The book presents his work as an archaeologist and his connection to the history and culture of Peru.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 1050LATOS Book Level 6.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
We Could Be HeroesMargaret FinneganHank, an autistic fourth grader, receives a weeklong suspension after an incident in the boys’ bathroom involving a book assigned by his teacher. The episode leaves him with a partly burned hardcover and draws the attention of Maisie Huang, a new student. Hank and Maisie become friends and make a plan to rescue a dog with epilepsy whom they believe is being mistreated. Their plan brings unexpected complications.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
RiceHongcheng Yu, illustrated by Hongcheng YuDetailed paintings show a full year of rice cultivation in the mountainous Yunnan province. The book traces the work that produces the grains people eat, including farmers weeding fields at midday. It identifies rice grains as “Gu” in China. Back matter accompanies the visual account of farming, fields, and the process through which rice is cultivated over the course of a year.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details