Kids Book Index
Steve Jenkins, Robin Page
This book introduces 42 kinds of sharks through basic information and individual facts about their lives, survival methods, and mysteries. Torn-paper collage illustrations accompany the entries, while an extensive shark-fact table and an index provide additional ways to explore the material. The focus stays on the variety of sharks and the information that distinguishes them.
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The King’s Golden BeardKlaas Verplancke, illustrated by Klaas VerplanckeA vain and careless king is confronted by the consequences of his own behavior. Self-centered and uninformed, he is ultimately defeated by the laws he has made. This tale turns the king's ignorance and self-interest back on him, following the question of who bears responsibility when a ruler's actions bring about his downfall.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
World Record AnimalsOldřich Růžička, illustrated by Tomás PernickýAn animal-kingdom survey frames its subjects as competitors in an animal Olympics, comparing remarkable abilities and records. It considers creatures known for speed, strength, danger, and long lives, including animals whose movement is compared with a high-performance car and a small creature whose strength is compared with a trained weightlifter. Colorful illustrations support the facts about the wide variety of animal life.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Singer and the ScientistLisa RoseIn 1937, singer Marian Anderson is refused a room at a hotel reserved for white guests after performing for an all-white audience. Albert Einstein offers her a place to stay, beginning a long friendship. Anderson experiences discrimination as a Black performer, while Einstein had faced antisemitic prejudice in Germany. They share a love of music and hopes for a fairer world. An author’s note accompanies stylized illustrations.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 750LATOS Book Level 4.8On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details