Kids Book Index
Brandon Hobson
Ziggy is a Cherokee boy living with anxiety and searching for the mother who disappeared years earlier. His journey brings him into contact with humans and animals whose stories help him manage his anxiety. The book combines his friendships, worries, and sense of wonder with Cherokee history and lore. Ziggy’s search for his mother unfolds alongside these encounters and the stories he receives from others.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Making More: How Life BeginsKatherine Roy, illustrated by Katherine RoyThis science book explains reproduction across the natural world, from plants and insects to fish and mammals. It describes how organisms that reproduce through meiosis create new life when cells from two parents merge, and considers the diversity that reproduction produces. Examples include ferns, butterflies, trout, hawks, and rabbits. Vibrant watercolor illustrations accompany the explanation of the processes through which species continue and new individuals begin.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Mr. Lincoln Sits for His Portrait: The Story of a Photograph That Became an American IconLeonard S. MarcusOn February 9, 1864, Abraham Lincoln walks from the Executive Mansion to Mathew Brady’s Washington, DC, photography studio, later joined by his ten-year-old son, Tad. This historical account focuses on the photographers and painter who shaped Lincoln’s public image and reveals his awareness of media. Color inserts, archival images, photographs, and timelines accompany the story of a portrait and the people involved in making an American icon.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Swifts: A Dictionary of ScoundrelsBeth LincolnIn the Swift family, each person receives a name paired with a definition that is expected to shape who they become. At a family reunion, young Shenanigan Swift looks for Grand Uncle Vile’s concealed treasure. The search is interrupted when Arch-Aunt Schadenfreude is pushed down the stairs. As the danger turns deadly, Shenanigan works with relatives to identify the person responsible for the attack.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details