Kids Book Index
Rafik Schami
An elderly storyteller walks the streets of Damascus carrying a wonder chest filled with drawings and tales of adventure for children. Over time, the images in his chest fade and glossy advertisements take their place, altering the stories he tells. The book follows the changing life of his drawings and stories, with color illustrations accompanying his travels through the city.
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The Boy Who Touched the Stars/El niño que alcanzó las estrellasJosé M. HernándezJosé M. Hernández’s story begins with a boy who looks through his window at stars in blue, yellow, and white. The son of Mexican migrant farm workers, he pursues a lifelong goal of becoming a U.S. astronaut. Presented in both English and Spanish, the book follows his path from a childhood fascination with the night sky to spaceflight.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Space We’re InKatya BalenFrank is ten and finds it difficult to respond to the needs of Max, his younger autistic brother. He spends time playing soccer, programming, cycling, and being with friends. After a tragedy affects the family, Frank works toward understanding how they might become whole again. His relationship with Max changes as he confronts both his brother’s needs and the family’s loss.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Tornado Scientist: Seeing Inside Severe Storms (Scientists in the Field series)Mary Kay Carson, photographed by Tom UhlmanResearch meteorologist Robin Tanamachi studies tornadoes and the region known as Dixie Alley. Her team chases tornadoes across America’s heartland as part of work intended to protect lives. The book describes Tanamachi’s long-standing interest in tornadoes and extreme weather, as well as her scientific fieldwork. Sources and a glossary provide further information, while photographs document the subject. This account follows a meteorologist investigating severe storms and the challenges of understanding tornadoes from close range.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details