The Street Beneath My Feet
The Street Beneath My Feet A big crazy fold up book all about geology, archeaology, urban planning, biology and history. Literally, what’s beneath our feet. Boys love this book.
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The Higher Power of Lucky
The Higher Power of Lucky A transformative short chapter book about a child and adult raising each other in the desert. Just magical, and funny.
The Whisper
The Whisper Lyrical illustrations by a favorite artist show a girl and her book that is without words, until the wind shows her how to create her own stories from the pictures.
I Will Eat You!
I Will Eat You! A fold-out picture book about the Food Chain, showing who eats who, in different environments across the globe. A fun read-aloud to entertain a group of kids interested in science and biology.
Some Kind of Courage
Some Kind of Courage Fast moving cowboy era story of an orphaned boy and the Chinese kid he befriends on a search for his stolen horse. Exciting and moving, with an unexpected ending.
The Westing Game
The Westing Game A classic kid’s mystery/inheritance story. So satisfying. Excellent writing and plots twists in this chapter book, great for any age.
See You in the Cosmos
See You in the Cosmos Amazing on audio, this chapter book is about a 12 yr old boy who sets off on an adventure to send a small rocket up in space at a convention in a neighboring state. Good for tweens and teens.
The Arrival
The Arrival Magical, amazing Graphic Novel, without words, about the immigrant experience. Exquisite illustrations with depth and feeling, tell the story of someone without language who finds his place in a whole new world. Recommended for all ages.
Cricket in the Thicket
Cricket in the Thicket Short and sweet, fun to read poems, with Fantastic illustrations that pop right off the page. For curious or science loving kids there are notes in the back and inserts about insects and our environment.
How Did That Get in My Lunchbox?
How Did That Get in My Lunchbox? Fascinating and thorough, this story about food follows bread, cheese, vegetables, fruit, and chocolate from creation to harvest, with fun graphic illustrations and easy to read descriptions.