Kids Book Index
India Desjardins
Whales and Us considers the powerful ways whales and humans affect one another. It discusses humanity’s harmful impact on whales, as well as stories and legends associated with them. The book asks how knowledge of whale biology and behavior can help keep these animals safe. Digital illustrations, references, and an index support the discussion.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
Maybe It’s a SignE. L. ShenFreya June Sun is a Chinese American seventh grader who was raised with Chinese superstitions. Following her father’s death the year before, she becomes focused on these beliefs and interprets them as messages from him. Grief leaves Freya torn between music and baking, but she seeks a path of her own and develops a passion for baking. The book also includes recipes.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
I See Color: An Affirmation and Celebration of Our DiverseValerie Bolling, Kailei PewThis picture book celebrates people of color across many shades and recognizes their achievements and contributions to society. It presents humanity as a rainbow and highlights multicultural efforts toward a more just world. Expressive digital illustrations accompany the celebration, while biographical back matter adds information about the people represented. The book centers racial diversity, shared humanity, and work for justice.Nine to TwelveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
What Is Color?: The Global and Sometimes Gross Story of Pigments, Paint, and the Wondrous World of ArtSteven WeinbergThis nonfiction overview examines color through science, art, and history. It explains concepts including the electromagnetic spectrum and traces connections between color and artistic practice over time. The book also explores the messier side of pigments and paint, including a purple substance made from a crushed sea snail, and notes that the search for color can involve unpleasant or dangerous materials. Cartoon-style illustrations and back matter accompany the text.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 770LATOS Book Level 4.9On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details