Kids Book Index
Bascomb, Neal
The heart-pounding story of an unlikely band of ragtags who took on Hitler's Grand Prix driver.In the years before World War II, Adolf Hitler wanted to prove the greatness of the Third Reich in everything from track and field to motorsports.
How We Got to the Moon: The People, Technology, and Daring Feats of Science Behind Humanity’s Greatest AdventureJohn Rocco, illustrated by John RoccoThis ambitious nonfiction book chronicles one of the most exciting and miraculous accomplishments in American history--the 1969 lunar landing. (Sibert Honor Book)Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Mamie on the Mound: A Woman in Negro’s Baseball LeaguesHenderson, Leah; Illustrated by George DoutsiopoulosMamie "Peanut" Johnson had one dream: to play professional baseball. She was a talented player, but she wasn't welcome in the segregated All-American Girls Pro Baseball League due to the color of her skin.Historical People, Places, and EventsOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The True Story of Zippy Chippy: The Little Horse That Couldn’tBennett, Artie; Illustrated by Dave SzalayZippy Chippy is descended from the leading legends of horse racing. He is destined for greatness and glory.But . . . when the starting bell rings, it’s anybody’s guess what Zippy will do.Historical People, Places, and EventsOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details