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Corey Ann Haydu
Clover and Danny are best friends whose closeness makes Clover think of symbiosis, a science term for beings that depend on one another. When Danny develops an illness that doctors cannot identify, Clover records his symptoms and tracks both better and worse days. She draws on science and their shared belief in magic as Danny’s condition tests the bond between the two friends.
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NightlightsLorena AlvarezEach night, tiny lights appear in Sandy’s darkened bedroom. She catches them and turns them into creatures that accompany her until she falls asleep; by morning, she gives them new life in her drawings. Sandy’s imaginative artwork stands out against the muted colors of her everyday world. When a new friend at school threatens both Sandy and her art, she finds a clever way to get away. The story brings together nighttime fantasy, drawing, and a child’s response to danger.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Impact! Asteroids and the Science of Saving the WorldElizabeth RuschThis nonfiction book examines how researchers investigate asteroids and assess the danger of future impacts on Earth. It follows several kinds of work: meteorite hunters, geologists studying ancient craters, and amateur and professional observers using ground-based and orbiting telescopes. The book explains that asteroids enter Earth’s atmosphere regularly and considers how research and monitoring help identify hazardous objects and calculate risk.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Vanderbeekers of 141st StreetKarina Yan Glaser, illustrated by Karina Yan GlaserFive siblings in a large family live on a welcoming block in Harlem with friends, neighbors, and extended family nearby. When their landlord plans to force the family from their home, the children have only eleven days to try to prevent the eviction. They create a plan to save the place where they live, while facing the mystery of their curmudgeonly landlord. Pencil sketches appear throughout the novel, and the endpapers include a map.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 810LATOS Book Level 5.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details