Kids Book Index
Brian Biggs, illustrated by Brian Biggs
Randolph goes outside his spacecraft for a spacewalk, following directions from Ground Control. What begins as a carefully instructed mission becomes an exciting experience. During the outing, the astronaut encounters an unexpected friendship. The book brings together a journey beyond the spacecraft, communication with Ground Control, and a surprising connection made while in space.
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GrobblechopsElizabeth LairdAmir is frightened by the thought of a small monster under his bed. He imagines what it might do and wonders whether it has parents of its own. His father helps calm these fears about the creature in Amir’s room. Based on a tale associated with the Persian poet Rumi, the story uses the imagined monster to explore a child’s nighttime worries and the reassurance offered by a parent.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Panthera TigrisSylvain AlzialA scholar who has learned from books discovers that his knowledge of tigers is incomplete. After reading an encyclopedia, he recognizes how little he actually knows and travels to India to study the animals. Meeting a real tiger reveals the limits of learning gained only from books. The tale combines detailed tiger information with graphic illustrations and a moral lesson.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Spacesuit: How a Seamstress Helped Put Man on the MoonAlison DonaldThis true story introduces Ellie Foraker and the seamstresses who created spacesuits for Apollo astronauts. Their small team had six weeks to design the suits used by the first people to walk on the Moon. The book focuses on the skilled work behind a key part of the mission, showing how sewing and design contributed to space exploration. Whimsical illustrations accompany the account of Foraker and her team’s work.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details