Kids Book Index
Mandy Davis
Lester’s first days as a fifth grader at Quarry Elementary School are not even a little bit like he thought they would be—the cafeteria is too loud for Lester's ears, there are too many kids, and then there's the bully.Lester was always home-schooled, and now he’s shocked to be stuck in a…
Extreme Survivors: Animals That Time ForgotKimberly RidleySelected for the 2018 Bank Street College of Education Best STEM Children’s Books of the YearWhat do the goblin shark, horseshoe crab, the “indestructible” water bear, and a handful of other bizarre animals have in common?Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Quicksand PondJanet Taylor LisleThe pond is called Quicksand Pond. It’s a shadowy, hidden place, full of chirping, shrieking, croaking life. It’s where, legend has it, people disappear.Nine to TwelveLexile 600LATOS 4.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Holewritten and illustrated by Michelle CuevasA black hole becomes a pet, swallowing a girl's grief and belongings.Nine to TwelveLexile 710LATOS 4.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details