Kids Book Index
David Lubar
David Lubar’s third and concluding Emperor of the Universe adventure sends seventh grader Nicholas on a chase across the universe. Accompanied by a gerbil, ground beef, and an alien spacecraft, Nicholas must complete a mission to defend the universe. If he fails, the threat would mean the end of life itself. The premise combines an intergalactic pursuit with an unlikely group of companions and cargo.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Wild Life of AnimalsMike Barfield, illustrated by Paula BossioThis nonfiction book looks at animals’ adaptations, behavior, and natural skills across several habitats. Its subjects live in seas, forests, deserts, and grasslands. The material focuses on ways animals are suited to their environments, including little-known adaptations and unusual behaviors. By moving between these habitats, the book presents a broad view of the varied lives of animals in the natural world across the world.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Luna RancheraRodrigo MorlesinLuna and Ranchera are a canine mother-and-daughter singing act whose fame reaches around the world. Their story begins when Luna is struggling to feed her pups and steals from nearby ranchers. While escaping another theft, she hides on top of a beehive. The tale is set in a Nuevo Wild West populated by desert animals, cowboys, and cowgirls.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Kid with Big, Big IdeasBritney Winn Lee, illustrated by Jacob SouvaThis story introduces a nonbinary child known around town for unusual ideas. The child wears colorful socks and glittery nails, while their habit of thinking beyond familiar solutions shapes how others know them. The book is part of a series that also includes stories about big feelings and big questions, and it focuses on a child whose ideas stand out.Kids Favorites — 3rd–5th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details