Kids Book Index
Leslie Ann Hayashi, illustrated by Kelly Pousette
2025 Blueberry Changemaker AwardDive into the life story of George Balazs, the American sea turtle scientist responsible for bringing awareness to and ultimately saving the green sea turtle population of Hawai'i.When George Balazs saw his first green sea turtle, or honu, his life changed forever.
Voyage That Changed The World: The Epic Story of The First Crew to Sail Around the Globe, TheThekla Priebst, illustrated by Thekla PriebstThe Spice Race is on—and Captain Ferdinand Magellan's expedition to find the treasure will change the course of history. Welcome to a bold new telling of his famed but ill-fated voyage.This is the epic true story of the sailors who circumnavigated the Earth for the very first time, and of the people who shaped the voyage along the…Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
SeabirdMichelle KadarusmanConfined to the family home in preparation for an arranged marriage, Kartini’s desire for freedom ignites as she fights to have a say in the decisions that shape her life.Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Shirley Chisolm: Champion of ChangeDr. Tonya Allen, illustrated by Chasity HamptonShirley Chisholm was a shero, a born leader, and a pioneer for women and Black people in America. She was an educator in her early career and later entered politics, becoming the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress, the first woman to run for the Democratic Party's nomination, and the first Black candidate to seek…Teacher Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details