Kids Book Index
Sandy Stark-McGinnis
From the acclaimed author of Extraordinary Birds, a powerful story about family, friendship, and the light that can be found even in the darkest of places.Cassie's always looked up to her mom, a vibrant woman bursting with grand ideas.
Above the Rim: How Elgin Baylor Changed BasketballJen BryantHere is the story of the basketball icon and African American civil rights advocate, told with beautiful artwork and poetic text: “In one smooth move,like a plane taking off,he would leap . . . higher and higherand higher—as if pulled by some invisible wire,and just when it seemed he’d have to come…Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Secret Time Machine and the Gherkin Switcheroowritten and illustrated by Simone LiaComic artist Simone Lia brings back the unlikely duo from They Didn’t Teach THIS in Worm School! in another buddy comedy.Marcus is in trouble.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Story of Civil War Hero Robert Smalls (The Story Of series)Janet HalfmannBest Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street College of Education This exciting entry in the "Story of" line of chapter-book biographies introduces readers to Robert Smalls, an enslaved steamboat wheelman who commandeered a Confederate ship during the Civil War and escaped with his family and crew to freedom.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details