Kids Book Index
Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
On November 14, 1960, first graders Leona Tate, Tessie Prevost, and Gail Etienne stepped into history by going to school.Escorted by U.S. Marshals and facing swarms of shouting protestors, they became the first children in New Orleans to integrate a previously all-white school, just ten minutes before Ruby Bridges.
The Forest in the Sea: Seaweed Solutions to Planetary Problems (Books for a Better Earth series)Anita SanchezMeet an unlikely climate change hero: the wet, slimy stuff known as seaweed.Imagine forests where you can float weightlessly among schools of fish.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Dubious Pranks of Shaindy GoodmanMari LoweA secret leads to pranks, but when mischief turns malicious, Shaindy must stop it before she's the next target.Nine to TwelveLexile 870LATOS 5.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Squire & Knightwritten and illustrated by Scott ChantlerSent on a quest that quickly spirals beyond their control, the duo must navigate dangerous lands, ridiculous misunderstandings, and increasingly absurd challenges—all while learning how to trust each other.What begins as a simple mission turns into an unforgettable journey filled with:- mismatched partners forced into teamwork- monsters, magic, and unexpected surprises- heartfelt…Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details