Kids Book Index
Narelle Oliver, illustrated by Narelle Oliver
This flap book reveals creatures concealed in tide pools. What first appears to be an empty pool holds sea life that becomes visible as the flaps are opened. It also explains how animals in these pools stay moist after the water retreats. The book focuses on the hidden life of this coastal habitat and the conditions animals face when the tide goes out.
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The Street beneath My FeetCharlotte Guillain, illustrated by Yuval ZommerThis double-sided foldout explores what lies underground beneath cities and countryside. Its continuous scenes move through tunnels, pipes, burrowing animals, layers of rock, and the planet’s molten core. One side shows the ground below a city, while the other shows the countryside below. Written by Charlotte Guillain, the book extends its underground journey all the way to Earth’s center.All AgesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Elon Musk and the Quest for a Fantastic Future, Young Readers’ EditionAshlee VanceAshlee Vance’s young readers’ adaptation follows Elon Musk from his childhood in South Africa to his work as a business leader. It presents his life as the story of an entrepreneur associated with Tesla, SpaceX, PayPal, and SolarCity. The book focuses on Musk’s path from his early years to a career defined by new ideas and ventures in technology and business.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
When Planet Earth Was NewJames Gladstone, illustrated by Katherine DiemertThis book gives a brief account of Earth’s long history, beginning about 4.5 billion years ago and continuing to the present. It traces how the planet changed over billions of years and follows the development of life on Earth. Simple text and colorful illustrations present this nearly five-billion-year journey, focusing on the sweep of planetary history and life’s evolution.Winning TitlesOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details