Kids Book Index
Kristen Tracy
Idaho Fish and Game warden Elmo Heter develops an unusual wildlife-relocation plan: beavers descend by parachute into the wild. His resourcefulness helps restore a vast protected roadless forest in the continental United States. The account follows the relocation of beavers, animals known for building in their habitats, as part of a wildlife-rescue effort.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
Made in Asian America: A History for Young PeopleErika Lee, Christina SoontornvatAdapted from Erika Lee’s adult book, this history traces Asians in America from centuries before the United States became a nation through recent events. It examines the experiences of Asian national and ethnic groups who immigrated to the United States and includes sidebars explaining ideas raised in the narrative. The book discusses racism and colonialism, including attitudes that shaped events in the United States and elsewhere and influenced migration and perceptions of Asian heritage in America.Historical People, Places, and EventsOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Warrior on the MoundSandra W. HeadenSet in North Carolina during the 1930s, this story follows Cato, who hopes to become a professional baseball player like his late father. When his team practices on a field reserved for white players, longstanding racial tensions intensify. Violence threatens pets, families, and a church as the team prepares for a decisive game. Baseball and a racially divided town shape Cato’s struggle.Nine to TwelveLexile Text Measure 701LATOS Book Level 4.5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Wild at HeartTerri Farley, Melissa FarlowWild at Heart recounts how Mardy and Olaus Murie fall in love in Alaska and with the place itself. Olaus's work as a biologist takes the couple across the Arctic, where they encounter the beauty and danger of wild country. Their journey grows into a struggle to protect the wild, connecting partnership, Arctic travel, and conservation. Terri Farley wrote this 40-page book, published by Sleeping Bear Press in 2024.Kindergarten to Fifth GradeLexile Text Measure 970LATOS Book Level 6.4On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details