Kids Book Index
Jessica Olien, illustrated by Jessica Olien
A lonely shark lives in a large city and imagines a different life as a detective. His chance to act on that ambition arrives when he notices a poster about a missing kitty. Inspired by the detective work he has imagined, Shark pursues the mystery and fulfills his long-held dream. The story pairs a city-dwelling shark with a missing-pet case and his wish to become a sleuth.
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Raindrops RollApril Pulley SayreThis nonfiction picture book examines rain by focusing on raindrops as they fall and land. Clear explanatory text and photographs present the science of raindrops, while additional material at the end provides more detail about the water cycle. Rain and the movement of water through that cycle are the book’s central subjects.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD560LATOS Book Level 3.7On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Boy, Were We Wrong about the Human BodyKathleen V. KudlinskiThis book examines changing ideas about the human body, from ancient Egyptian beliefs about the heart to the study of DNA. It considers earlier medical practices, including the use of leeches and acupuncture. The account shows how discoveries in biology and medicine replaced some older explanations while leaving room for further questions. A timeline and watercolor illustrations accompany this survey of medical history.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Simple Machines (Let’s Read-‐and-‐Find-‐Out Science series)D. J. WardThis illustrated science book introduces the six types of simple machines. It explains levers, wheels and axles, pulleys, ramps, wedges, and screws through a humorous approach. Pen, ink, and digital illustrations accompany the explanations, giving visual form to each machine. The book stays focused on the basic kinds of machines and the ways these familiar mechanical ideas can be identified and understood.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details