2024 Summer Reading List Grades 3-5

by Wishingrad, Alysa

Book - 2023

Adventure, mystery, and fantasy combine perfectly as Dare Coates learns about her family’s role in a much larger operation. Kids will love the monster lore, surprising twists, and ways the world Wishingrad has built is and isn’t similar to ours. Adventure, mystery, and fantasy combine perfectly as Dare Coates learns about her family’s role in a much larger operation. Kids will love the monster lore, surprising twists, and ways the world Wishingrad has built is and isn’t similar to ours. Show less

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The Book of Turtles

by Montgomery, Sy

Book - 2023

Intelligent and enduring, turtles have been around since the time of the dinosaurs. Learn what we know—and don’t yet know—about these surprising reptiles. Illustrated with detailed, realistic paintings of more than thirty different turtle species. Intelligent and enduring, turtles have been around since the time of the dinosaurs. Learn what we know—and don’t yet know—about these surprising reptiles. Illustrated with detailed, realistic paintings of more than thirty different turtle species. Show less

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The Do-over

by Torres, Jennifer

Book - 2022

Fans of realistic fiction will enjoy this tale that tackles the challenges of blending a family during the COVID-19 pandemic, while remaining light and fun. Also available in Spanish. Fans of realistic fiction will enjoy this tale that tackles the challenges of blending a family during the COVID-19 pandemic, while remaining light and fun. Also available in Spanish. Show less

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A Few Bicycles More

by Uss, Christina

Book - 2022

In this sequel to The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle, adventure takes Bicycle and her bike, Fortune, to Harpers Ferry, where she meets her long-lost ...Show more In this sequel to The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle, adventure takes Bicycle and her bike, Fortune, to Harpers Ferry, where she meets her long-lost family and finds out she’s a quintuplet! Her new family brings new adventures—first up is teaching the four sisters to ride their own bikes. Show less

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Glitter Everywhere!

Where It Came From, Where It's Found & Where It's Going

by Barton, Chris

Book - 2023

A fascinating look at a controversial art supply, offering insights about the human love for sparkle, the science behind the creation of glitter, and ways to improve its environmental impact. A fascinating look at a controversial art supply, offering insights about the human love for sparkle, the science behind the creation of glitter, and ways to improve its environmental impact. Show less

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The Human Kaboom

by Rubin, Adam

Book - 2023

A hilarious collection of six short stories, all with the same title. Includes a popcorn recipe and a bonus chapter titled “The Human Kaboom: (the one that hasn’t been written yet),” providing inspiration for kids to write their own story! A hilarious collection of six short stories, all with the same title. Includes a popcorn recipe and a bonus chapter titled “The Human Kaboom: (the one that hasn’t been written yet),” providing inspiration for kids to write their own story! Show less

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Into the Shadow Mist

by Soontornvat, Christina

Book - 2023

Who doesn’t love a book with a map? In book two of the Legends of Lotus Island series, the adventure continues with Plum and her friends, who must figure out what is putting the entire ecosystem at risk. Who doesn’t love a book with a map? In book two of the Legends of Lotus Island series, the adventure continues with Plum and her friends, who must figure out what is putting the entire ecosystem at risk. Show less

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Jovita Wore Pants

The Story of A Mexican Freedom Fighter

by Salazar, Aida

Book - 2023

In Mexico during the Cristero War, Jovita Valdovinos felt helpless at home while her father and brother fought. This book tells the story of how she became one of the most famous revolutionaries and was finally able to wear pants. In Mexico during the Cristero War, Jovita Valdovinos felt helpless at home while her father and brother fought. This book tells the story of how she became one of the most famous revolutionaries and was finally able to wear pants. Show less

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Leeva at Last

by Pennypacker, Sara

Book - 2023

Young Leeva learns that there is a whole world outside of the home that she has been trapped in. Funny and perfect for multigenerational reading, the book shows how to make friends in new environments and pokes fun at bureaucracy Young Leeva learns that there is a whole world outside of the home that she has been trapped in. Funny and perfect for multigenerational reading, the book shows how to make friends in new environments and pokes fun at bureaucracy Show less

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Listen to the Language of the Trees

A Story of How Forests Communicate Underground

by Kelley, Tera

Book - 2022

An exploration of how trees, with the help of fungi, can connect and communicate with one another. An exploration of how trees, with the help of fungi, can connect and communicate with one another. Show less

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Making Memories

by Tangerine, Amy

Book - 2022

This book is a beautiful way to keep busy during the summer, providing ways to record and celebrate the good days and work through the hard ones. It includes activities like making mandalas with found objects or a feeling box made with origami. This book is a beautiful way to keep busy during the summer, providing ways to record and celebrate the good days and work through the hard ones. It includes activities like making mandalas with found objects or a feeling box made with origami. Show less

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Marshmallow Clouds

Two Poets at Play Among Figures of Speech

by Kooser, Ted

Book - 2022

Illustrated poems based on the four elements—fire, water, earth, and air—that take place during all seasons. Illustrated poems based on the four elements—fire, water, earth, and air—that take place during all seasons. Show less

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My Head Has A Bellyache

And More Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-ups

by Harris, Chris

Book - 2023

Even the glossary, subject indexes, and title get caught up in this goofy, laugh-outloud book of poetry and rhymes. Hand this appealing and silly book to fans of Shel Silverstein and Jon Scieszka. Even the glossary, subject indexes, and title get caught up in this goofy, laugh-outloud book of poetry and rhymes. Hand this appealing and silly book to fans of Shel Silverstein and Jon Scieszka. Show less

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The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow

by Dimopoulos, Elaine

Book - 2023

Butternut, who is learning the art of storytelling, spins tales of adventure for her rabbit colony while also questioning the validity of the colony’s rul...Show more Butternut, who is learning the art of storytelling, spins tales of adventure for her rabbit colony while also questioning the validity of the colony’s rules, overcoming biases about egg-layers and other non-rabbit denizens of Milkweed Meadow, and orchestrating a remarkable rescue. Show less

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Search for A Giant Squid

Pick your Path

by Forrester, Amy Seto

Book - 2023

Dive into the science of deep-sea research in this engaging choose-your-ownadventure-style informational book. Dive into the science of deep-sea research in this engaging choose-your-ownadventure-style informational book. Show less

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Something Like Home

by Arango, Andrea Beatriz

Book - 2023

Laura Rodríguez Colón moves in with her aunt and is forced to adjust to a new homelife and school, but she finds hope and companionship in the dog she adopts. Laura Rodríguez Colón moves in with her aunt and is forced to adjust to a new homelife and school, but she finds hope and companionship in the dog she adopts. Show less

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Things in the Basement

by Hatke, Ben

Book - 2023

When Milo searches for a lost sock in the basement of his new home, he discovers a new world, strange creatures, and how to be brave when faced with the unknown. When Milo searches for a lost sock in the basement of his new home, he discovers a new world, strange creatures, and how to be brave when faced with the unknown. Show less

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https://www.brainson.org/

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From American Public Media, each weekly episode of this podcast, cohosted by Molly Bloom and a kid guest host, explores a science question. Past episodes...Show more From American Public Media, each weekly episode of this podcast, cohosted by Molly Bloom and a kid guest host, explores a science question. Past episodes include: “What’s inside a jellyfish?” “How heavy is the sky?” and “Can boredom be good for you?” Show less

https://www.youtube.com/@TheFirstCatinSpace

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These YouTube videos were made during the COVID lockdown and led to the book by the same name. A nice inspiration to make your own stories with friends over the summer. These YouTube videos were made during the COVID lockdown and led to the book by the same name. A nice inspiration to make your own stories with friends over the summer. Show less

https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams

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Check out the different sea creatures on live streams from the Monterey Bay Aquarium! Animals to observe include sharks, penguins, spider crabs, and more. Check out the different sea creatures on live streams from the Monterey Bay Aquarium! Animals to observe include sharks, penguins, spider crabs, and more. Show less

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

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Fun trivia and video games for STEMloving kids on this interactive website. Fun trivia and video games for STEMloving kids on this interactive website. Show less

https://www.youtube.com/@SciShowKids/videos

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Discover the wonders of science and get answers to big questions in YouTube videos with Jessi, Squeaks the Robot Lab Rat, and all their friends. Discover the wonders of science and get answers to big questions in YouTube videos with Jessi, Squeaks the Robot Lab Rat, and all their friends. Show less

https://spelliegame.com

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Wordle website for kids! Figure out a different word daily, with three levels of difficulty to choose from and hints available to help figure out the correct answer Wordle website for kids! Figure out a different word daily, with three levels of difficulty to choose from and hints available to help figure out the correct answer Show less

https://wonderopolis.org/

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Celebrate curiosity with the “Wonder of the Day,” which provides answers to kids’ most interesting questions, on this website hosted by the National Center for Families Learning. Celebrate curiosity with the “Wonder of the Day,” which provides answers to kids’ most interesting questions, on this website hosted by the National Center for Families Learning. Show less

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