Kids Book Index
Karen Deans
Despite encountering racism and sexism, an integrated, all-‐female jazz band performed successfully throughout the United States in the 1930s and ’40s. Acrylic and oil illustrations offer a jazzy palette of color.
Chasing Freedom: The Life Journeys of Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony, Inspired by Historical FactsHistorical Facts by Nikki GrimesIn an imaginary 1904 meeting, Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony talk about their life’s work and their achievements.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Octopuses!: Strange and WonderfulLaurence PringleDiscover the mysterious life and survival tactics of octopuses.Nine to TwelveLexile 930LATOS 5.6On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Terrifying Tales (Guys Read series)Jon Scieszka978-‐0-‐06-‐238558-‐1 Ten stories by a variety of authors and illustrators go beyond ghouls and gore to explore the frightening supernatural.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details