Kids Book Index
Hayley Barrett, illustrated by Diana Sudyka
What Miss Mitchell Saw is about a Nantucket woman in the nineteenth century whose love of astronomy led to the discovery of a comet. Her finding brought her recognition, and the book includes biographical information. Gouache, watercolor, and ink illustrations accompany the account of her life-changing discovery and accomplishment in astronomy.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
Hedy Lamarr’s Double Life: Hollywood Legend and Brilliant InventorLaurie Wallmark, illustrated by Katy WuThis biography recounts Hedy Lamarr’s two paths: she became a Hollywood movie star after emigrating from Austria and was later recognized as an inventor. Colorful digital illustrations accompany the account, which also includes a timeline, references, and a filmography. It presents Lamarr as an actress whose inventive work emerged beyond her screen fame. Her career is portrayed across acting and invention.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Look Up with Me: Neil deGrasse Tyson: A Life among the StarsJennifer Berne, illustrated by Lorraine Nam, introduction by Neil deGrasse Tyson Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint ofA picture-book biography of astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, host of Cosmos. The book traces his scientific accomplishments to his enduring curiosity about the universe, beginning with the fact that he was born curious. An introduction by Tyson discusses childlike curiosity, while playful mixed-media illustrations, a glossary, and resources support the account of his life among the stars.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
When Aidan Became a BrotherKyle LukoffAidan, a transgender boy, learns that he will become a big brother. He joins his parents in choosing clothes, painting the nursery, and thinking about names. The preparations bring back memories of when others believed Aidan was a girl, although he knew otherwise. As he worries about the new baby and his role in the family, his mother recalls what Aidan taught his parents about loving someone as they are.Five to NineLexile Text Measure AD570LATOS Book Level 3.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details