Kids Book Index
Larry Schwarz, Iva-Marie Palmer
Owen spends the summer in Paris and joins new friends after they encounter a mysterious book by Jules Verne. Together, they attempt to solve a complicated treasure hunt that leads them through Paris. Their spirited effort brings danger as they pursue the clues. Black-and-white illustrations accompany this mystery involving friendship, a hidden book, and a hunt for treasure.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Farewell Cuba, Mi IslaAlexandra DiazIn 1960 Cuba, Victoria loves her home, her large family, and her cousin and best friend Jackie. As the political situation becomes dangerous, Victoria, her parents, and her younger siblings leave for refuge in America with only two changes of clothing and five dollars. They must leave relatives behind in Cuba. In Miami, Victoria helps Jackie bring the rest of their family to America.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Brilliant Calculator: How Mathematician Edith Clarke Helped Electrify AmericaJan LowerLong before electronic calculators, Edith Clarke loved numbers, calculations, puzzles, and brainteasers. This picture-book biography follows her as she solves an electrical mystery and creates the first graphing calculator from paper. It also addresses the gender discrimination she faced in early-twentieth-century science and mathematics before she became the first woman electrical engineer in the United States.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Many Masks of Andy ZhouJack ChengAndy Zhou is a sixth grader balancing the demands of middle school, shifting friendships, a complicated family, and anxiety. As his circumstances change, he begins developing an interest in art. That creative outlet helps Andy look for ways to assist people in his life while he works out who he wants to become. The story follows his self-discovery amid family expectations and friendship challenges.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 690LATOS Book Level 4.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details