Kids Book Index
Jon Meacham, Tim McGraw
Meacham chronicles our history, exploring the stories behind the songs, and Tim McGraw reflects on them as an artist and performer. Their perspectives combine to create a unique view of the role music has played in uniting and shaping a nation.
History Smashers: Christopher Columbus and the Taino PeopleKate Messner, Jose Barreiro, illustrated by Falynn KochUncover the hidden truth about Christopher Columbus, and learn all about the Taino people. In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean and discovered America.Third to Eighth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Finally SeenKelly YangA girl reunites with her family in America, facing unexpected challenges and a quest for belonging.Twelve to FourteenLexile 650LATOS 4.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Witness Trees: Historic Moments and the Trees Who Watched Them Happen (Includes a map to over 20 trees you can visit today)Ryan G. Van Cleave, illustrated by Đố m Đố mHere are their stories. In the sweep of wind over grass,near the pulse of rivers,we stand,monuments of barkand age-curled green.Above, an avalanche of stars.Below, the ocean of earth.Within, the uncounted livesbirthed, bloomed, and pluckedfrom the gardens we tend.We survive.We remember.We witness.In evocative verse and stunning artwork, Witness Trees is the story of…Third to Eighth GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details