Kids Book Index
Kit Rosewater
Fifth-graders Kenzie, also called Kenzilla, and Shelly, also called Bomb Shell, have long dreamed of becoming roller-derby stars. Kenzie tries to establish a roller-derby team, but friendship conflicts and a first crush complicate her efforts. The book includes grayscale illustrations as the girls pursue their shared sports goal.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Escape of Robert Smalls: A Daring Voyage out of SlaveryJehan Jones-RadgowskiAn enslaved man forms a dangerous nighttime plan to take a Confederate ship carrying munitions. Its success depends on his ability to pass as the vessel’s white captain. The account includes evocative illustrations, along with a glossary, map, and sources. It presents a perilous escape attempt during the era of enslavement and Confederate conflict.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Changing the Equation: 50+ US Black Women in STEMTonya BoldenThis book profiles Black women who made contributions to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the United States. It includes Dr. Rebecca Crumpler, who received an MD degree in 1864, as well as computer scientists, doctors, mathematicians, and others. The women portrayed faced discrimination while pursuing their work. Archival images and photographs accompany the profiles, which also include extensive source notes. The book focuses on Black women whose work changed American STEM fields.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Dog Patrol: Our Canine Companions and the Kids Who Protect ThemRob LaidlawA nonfiction book about dogs as human companions, tracing their history and evolution across tens of thousands of years. It also considers the health and happiness of dogs and the responsibilities that come with owning them. Color photographs and sidebars supplement information about the relationship between people and dogs. The book brings together canine history, companionship, and the care that dogs need in people’s lives and beyond.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details