Kids Book Index
Cindy Jenson-Elliott, illustrated by Theo Nicole Lorenz
Walter and Luis Alvarez assemble evidence from geology, chemistry, and paleontology to investigate the asteroid impact that ended the age of dinosaurs.
The Little Lobster: A Lobster TaleW. Thomas Hotz, illustrated by Estelle CorkeA young lobster's journey through the coastal ocean introduces the animal's growth, habitat, predators, and place in a changing marine ecosystem.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Just in Case: Saving Seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed VaultMegan Clendenan, illustrated by Brittany CiccheseJust in Case explains why the Svalbard Global Seed Vault was built, what it is like inside, and how its underground collection protects seeds that may be needed for the world's future food supply.Grades 3–5Lexile 850LATOS 4.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Girl Who Tested the Waters: Ellen Swallow, Environmental ScientistPatricia Daniele, illustrated by Junyi WuEllen Swallow becomes MIT's first woman student, applies chemistry to Boston's polluted water, and helps open science education and environmental work to future generations.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details