Kids Book Index
Isabel Thomas, illustrated by Jessamy Hawke
Meet the people who changed the world of science and technology, biology, chemistry and physics! Read the stories of the brainiest people who ever lived and the scientific discoveries they made.
Summertime Sleepers: Animals That EstivateMelissa StewartA 2022 Robert F. Sibert Honor BookEveryone knows about animals that hibernate in the winter. But it's time to discover animals that sleep all summer long!All science classrooms discuss animals that hibernate during winter months, but few know about animals that estivatea prolonged sleep during hot or dry periods.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
History Smashers: Plagues and PandemicsKate Messner, illustrated by Falynn KochUncover the hidden truth about history's pandemics, from the Black Death to COVID-19. During the Black Death in the 14th century, plague doctors wore creepy beaked masks filled with herbs.Third to Fifth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
She Persisted: Virginia ApgarSayantani DasGupta, illustrated by Alexandra Boiger, Gillian Flint, Chelsea ClintonThere weren't many women who tried to become doctors when Virginia Apgar went to medical school--but she didn't let that stop her.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details