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Meet the Challenge
Rules
by Cynthia Lord
Catherine’s younger brother has autism, so she creates rules to help him communicate and express himself. When two new friends come into her life, Catherine learns an important lesson about herself and accepting the differences in others, including her own brother. REALISTIC FICTION
Mr. Ferris and His Wheel
by Kathryn Gibbs Davis
What will be the star attraction at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair? Mr. Ferris has an imaginative idea for an attraction that is like nothing anyone has ever seen before. Can he make it happen in time for the fair? INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Wild Encounters
The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp
by Kathi Appelt
There’s trouble brewing in Sugar Man Swamp, and it’s up to raccoon brothers J’miah and Bingo to do something about it! FANTASY
Owen & Mzee: The Language of Friendship
by Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, and Dr. Paula Kahumbu
Learn about the first year these two animal friends spent together and the special ways they have learned to communicate with each other. INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Revolution!
George Washington’s Breakfast
by Jean Fritz
George Washington Allen wants to find out everything to know about his namesake, even what George Washington ate for breakfast. HISTORICAL FICTION
You Wouldn’t Want to Be at the Boston Tea Party!
by Peter Cook
This is an entertaining and informative collection of facts about the dangers faced by the Patriots and what life was like at the time. INFORMATIONAL TEXT
The Power of Storytelling
Love, Amalia
by Alma Flor Ada and Gabriel M. Zubizarreta
Amalia loves spending time with her Abuelita, cooking and listening to her stories. How will Abuelita’s stories help Amalia through a difficult time in her life? This book tells about the healing power of storytelling and the important lessons that are passed down from generation to generation. REALISTIC FICTION
When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Creation of Hip Hop
by Laban Carrick Hill
When DJ Kool Herc became a DJ, he created a new sound that took the world of music by storm. Find out about the life of this musical pioneer whose sound touched so many people. BIOGRAPHY
Under Western Skies
The Captain’s Dog
by Roland Smith
Discover the story of Seaman the dog’s history-making journey across the country with Captains Lewis and Clark. Seaman tells of exciting events he witnessed on the expedition: bears, mosquitos, Indians, and crossing difficult land. All the events add up to one great adventure for Seaman! HISTORICAL FICTION
Locomotive
by Brian Floca
Have you ever thought about not being able to travel further than you could walk? This book tells about how two simple rails allowed people to cross an entire country for the very first time. INFORMATIONAL TEXT
Journey to Discovery
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
by Grace Lin
Minli sets off on a journey to find a character from one of the folktales her father tells her in hopes of changing her family’s fortune. On her journey, she finds the most unlikely friends to help her on her quest. FANTASY
Look to the Stars
by Buzz Aldrin
Buzz Aldrin takes you along on an awe-inspiring journey through space! INFORMATIONAL TEXT