Kids Book Index
DD Sterner
Brice and Brianna join their friend Daniel and dog Weaver to investigate sabotage at their grandfather’s new home in the Casa Grande Springs Care Center. The PI Squad encounters four-foot cranes, alligators, arrows, and collapsing roofs as it uncovers a smuggling operation. As the investigation deepens, the group discovers a dangerous plot and works to protect the new home.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
You Are HomeBex Tobin Fine, illustrated by Andrés LandazábalAfter losing their home, a child begins a journey to rebuild a sense of place and belonging. Along the way, the child meets other children living in different housing situations. Together, the story asks what makes a home: a location, a person, shared stories, artwork, connection, or hope. It follows the child’s search for an answer through relationships and changing circumstances.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
We're All Gonna Die-nosaur!Kon Tan, illustrated by Kon TanPterry, a pterodactyl, repeatedly dreams about frightening events that then happen. After dreaming that dinosaurs will disappear, Pterry is especially worried because flying scares him and he has not learned how to do it. His parents believe a pterodactyl can escape danger by taking flight, leaving Pterry to confront that fear as he tries to keep himself and his family safe. Black-and-white illustrations appear throughout the book.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Saving Hawai'i's HonuLeslie Ann Hayashi, illustrated by Kelly PousetteThis biography follows sea turtle scientist George Balazs and his work with Hawai‘i’s green sea turtles, or honu. After seeing his first honu, he moved to Hawai‘i to study them and found their population declining as turtles and shells were sold. He lived on remote beaches, researched the turtles, educated the public, and advocated for protection at the state-government level.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details