Kids Book Index
Randi Sonenshine
This book follows wrens as they construct nests from surprising materials. The nest is made secure for hatchlings, and the account continues until the fledglings leave it to fly away. Soft, realistic illustrations in ink and colored paper accompany the Carolina wrens’ nest-building. Back matter, including a glossary, adds information about the birds and their nests.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
How to Solve a Problem: The Rise (and Falls) of a Rock-Climbing ChampionAshima ShiraishiAshima Shiraishi recounts her experience as a rock climber. In bouldering, climbers use the word “problem” for a boulder route, and reaching its top is the solution. Shiraishi describes working through one particular route by imagining its parts as clear, concrete images. She also considers what falls have taught her. Her account connects the physical challenges of climbing with a wider idea of working through difficult problems and continuing after failure.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
If You Come to EarthSophie Blackall, illustrated by Sophie BlackallA young boy describes Earth and its many forms of life and living places for a visitor from outer space. The book presents the planet’s complexity through the idea that people live in many different kinds of homes and communities. It also calls for caring for Earth and for one another. Ink and watercolor illustrations portray the planet in luminous and quirky detail.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD520LATOS Book Level 3.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Oboe Goes Boom Boom BoomColleen AF VenableA band director introduces students to eight musical instruments and explains how each produces sound. During the lesson, an enthusiastic young drummer repeatedly interrupts with loud drumbeats. The director continues the introductions until presenting an instrument that is louder than her drum. Energetic illustrations accompany the humorous exchanges and information about instruments. The book combines a band-practice setting with explanations of sound-making and a child’s persistent musical contribution.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 530LATOS Book Level 3.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details