Kids Book Index
Lisa Varchol Perron, illustrated by Jennifer Falkner
This nonfiction board book explores outer space through questions voiced from a young child’s perspective. Its question-and-answer format includes asking why the sun goes down, presenting space-related information as a sequence of inquiries. The book centers on curiosity about the world beyond Earth and its observable phenomena.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Old Enough to Make a Difference: Be inspired by real-life children building a more sustainable futureRebecca Hui, illustrated by Anneli BrayThis book introduces twelve young entrepreneurs from around the world. Each has started a business intended to help people, the planet, or their community. Their work is presented as having a positive impact and as part of efforts toward a more sustainable future. Full-color illustrations accompany these accounts of young people becoming community change-makers through businesses they created.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Clues Are in the Poo: The Story of Dinosaur Scientist Karen ChinJane Kurtz, Karen Chin, illustrated by Francisco RiolobosThis biography follows Karen Chin’s route from a curious, determined young person to a paleontologist studying dinosaur dung. Rather than seeking gold or jewels, Chin investigates prehistoric feces for what it can show about prehistoric creatures and their environment. Her work connects evidence from the distant past to the present, including the animals that helped clean up the dinosaur world.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Pie That Molly GrewSue Heavenrich, illustrated by Chamisa KelloggUsing the repeating structure of “The House That Jack Built,” this story follows a pumpkin from planting to harvest. Molly plants a single seed and tends it as it becomes a sprout, then leaves, and finally a pumpkin on the vine. The ripe pumpkin is eventually made into pie, which is shared in a celebration of gratitude. The story is told with a rhythmic pattern throughout this growing journey.Winning TitlesLexile Text Measure 760LATOS Book Level 4.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details