Kids Book Index
David A. Aguilar
This nonfiction book explores seven wonders of the Solar System, traveling from Earth toward Pluto and Charon at the edge of the Kuiper Belt. It presents a journey through space and time across both nearby and distant parts of the solar system. Written by David A. Aguilar, the book focuses on celestial places and the scale of the planetary neighborhood around Earth.
This book appears on 3 reading lists across 2 editions from 3 organizations.
Secrets of the Sea: The Story of Jeanne Power, Revolutionary Marine ScientistEvan Griffith, illustrated by Eleanor TaylorThis biography follows a dressmaker who challenges social expectations and makes contributions to marine science using glass tanks. Colorful drawings introduce sea life that is not often observed by people, including swordtail squid, sea butterflies, and purple sea urchins. The book connects one woman’s scientific work with close observation of marine animals and their underwater world.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 830LATOS Book Level 5.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Bravo!: Poems about Amazing HispanicsMargarita EngleBiographical poems introduce eighteen Hispanic people from across Latin America, including people who were celebrated in their own time and others whose accomplishments became lasting public history. The subjects include a musician, botanist, baseball player, and pilot, among many fields. Brief notes at the end provide further information about each life, while a concluding poem names additional people to explore. Full-page portraits incorporate elements connected to the work for which each person was known.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
SliderPete HautmanDavid has charged $2,000 to his mother’s credit card by accident and hopes to make amends. To earn the prize money, he enters the Super Pigorino Bowl, a competitive pizza-eating contest. He trains to improve his speed while also keeping an eye on his younger brother, Mal. Family and friendship difficulties add pressure to David’s attempt to solve the problem.Twelve to FourteenLexile Text Measure 660LATOS Book Level 4.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details