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Seattle Picks: Books for Fourth & Fifth Graders

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Seattle Kids Librarians

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Favorites for upper elementary readers! (Updated November 2019)

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Seattle Kids Librarians

The Seattle Public Library

20 items

20 items

All in A Drop

All in A Drop

How Antony Van Leeuwenhoek Discovered An Invisible World

by Alexander, Lori

Book - 2019

Calling all young scientists! Meet one of the fascinating great-grandparents of modern biology, Antony van Leeuwenhoek, the inventor of a powerful microscope that first revealed the amazing world of microbes. Calling all young scientists! Meet one of the fascinating great-grandparents of modern biology, Antony van Leeuwenhoek, the inventor of a powerful microscope that first revealed the amazing world of microbes. Show less

Calling all young scientists! Meet one of the fascinating great-grandparents of modern biology, Antony van Leeuwenhoek, the inventor of a powerful microscope that first revealed the amazing world of microbes. Calling all young scientists! Meet one of the fascinating great-grandparents of modern biology, Antony van Leeuwenhoek, the inventor of a powerful microscope that first revealed the amazing world of microbes. Show less

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Sea Sirens

Sea Sirens

by Chu, Amy

Graphic Novel - 2019

After Trot’s fisherman grandfather is diagnosed with dementia, she thinks her carefree days of surfing and beach-going may be over—that is, until, she meets the Sea Sirens after being knocked off her surfboard by a rogue wave. After Trot’s fisherman grandfather is diagnosed with dementia, she thinks her carefree days of surfing and beach-going may be over—that is, until, she meets the Sea Sirens after being knocked off her surfboard by a rogue wave. Show less

After Trot’s fisherman grandfather is diagnosed with dementia, she thinks her carefree days of surfing and beach-going may be over—that is, until, she meets the Sea Sirens after being knocked off her surfboard by a rogue wave. After Trot’s fisherman grandfather is diagnosed with dementia, she thinks her carefree days of surfing and beach-going may be over—that is, until, she meets the Sea Sirens after being knocked off her surfboard by a rogue wave. Show less

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Weird Little Robots

Weird Little Robots

by Crimi, Carolyn

Book - 2019

Penny has friends. Of course, those friends are little robots that she has made out of spare parts while waiting for a real friend to come into her life. Enter Lark, maker of bird houses. Penny has friends. Of course, those friends are little robots that she has made out of spare parts while waiting for a real friend to come into her life. Enter Lark, maker of bird houses. Show less

Penny has friends. Of course, those friends are little robots that she has made out of spare parts while waiting for a real friend to come into her life. Enter Lark, maker of bird houses. Penny has friends. Of course, those friends are little robots that she has made out of spare parts while waiting for a real friend to come into her life. Enter Lark, maker of bird houses. Show less

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The Big Book of Bling

The Big Book of Bling

Ritzy Rocks, Extravagant Animals, Sparkling Science, and More!

by Davidson, Rose M.

Book - 2019

Are you so fancy? Spelunk into this fabulous cave of a book that explores all that glitters. Are you so fancy? Spelunk into this fabulous cave of a book that explores all that glitters. Show less

Are you so fancy? Spelunk into this fabulous cave of a book that explores all that glitters. Are you so fancy? Spelunk into this fabulous cave of a book that explores all that glitters. Show less

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Never Caught, the Story of Ona Judge

Never Caught, the Story of Ona Judge

George and Martha Washington's Courageous Slave Who Dared to Run Away

by Dunbar, Erica Armstrong

Book - 2019

Ona Judge was born a slave into the household of George Washington. The story of her escape and daring refusal to be captured and returned to a life of slavery will inspire readers of all ages. Ona Judge was born a slave into the household of George Washington. The story of her escape and daring refusal to be captured and returned to a life of slavery will inspire readers of all ages. Show less

Ona Judge was born a slave into the household of George Washington. The story of her escape and daring refusal to be captured and returned to a life of slavery will inspire readers of all ages. Ona Judge was born a slave into the household of George Washington. The story of her escape and daring refusal to be captured and returned to a life of slavery will inspire readers of all ages. Show less

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Livi & Nate

Livi & Nate

by Hakkola, Kalle

Graphic Novel - 2019

In this playful yet narratively simple graphic novel, winter hijinks of the silly kind are celebrated. Perfect for beginning independent readers. In this playful yet narratively simple graphic novel, winter hijinks of the silly kind are celebrated. Perfect for beginning independent readers. Show less

In this playful yet narratively simple graphic novel, winter hijinks of the silly kind are celebrated. Perfect for beginning independent readers. In this playful yet narratively simple graphic novel, winter hijinks of the silly kind are celebrated. Perfect for beginning independent readers. Show less

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Rise

Rise

From Caged Bird to Poet of the People, Maya Angelou

by Hegedus, Bethany

Book - 2019

In her magnificent ode to Maya Angelou, Hegedus spares no detail in exploring the life and work of the Nobel Prize award winning author and social activist. In her magnificent ode to Maya Angelou, Hegedus spares no detail in exploring the life and work of the Nobel Prize award winning author and social activist. Show less

In her magnificent ode to Maya Angelou, Hegedus spares no detail in exploring the life and work of the Nobel Prize award winning author and social activist. In her magnificent ode to Maya Angelou, Hegedus spares no detail in exploring the life and work of the Nobel Prize award winning author and social activist. Show less

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Sal & Gabi Break the Universe

Sal & Gabi Break the Universe

by Hernandez, Carlos Alberto

Book - 2019

Okay. Truth time. How many of you have the ability to open portals into other universes? And if you do have the ability to open portals, how many of you would blame Sal for using that ability to visit his mother, Mami Muerta? We didn’t think so. Okay. Truth time. How many of you have the ability to open portals into other universes? And if you do have the ability to open portals, how many of you would blame Sal for using that ability to visit his mother, Mami Muerta? We didn’t think so. Show less

Okay. Truth time. How many of you have the ability to open portals into other universes? And if you do have the ability to open portals, how many of you would blame Sal for using that ability to visit his mother, Mami Muerta? We didn’t think so. Okay. Truth time. How many of you have the ability to open portals into other universes? And if you do have the ability to open portals, how many of you would blame Sal for using that ability to visit his mother, Mami Muerta? We didn’t think so. Show less

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The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth

The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth

Understanding Our World and Its Ecosystems

by Ignotofsky, Rachel

Book - 2018

In this visually arresting exploration of the world’s varied ecosystems, the interconnectedness of all life on Earth is the focus. In this visually arresting exploration of the world’s varied ecosystems, the interconnectedness of all life on Earth is the focus. Show less

In this visually arresting exploration of the world’s varied ecosystems, the interconnectedness of all life on Earth is the focus. In this visually arresting exploration of the world’s varied ecosystems, the interconnectedness of all life on Earth is the focus. Show less

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The Big Book of Monsters

The Big Book of Monsters

The Creepiest Creatures From Classic Literature

by Johnson, Hal

Book - 2019

Are you a kid ready to move beyond Werewolves and Frankenstein? Let us introduce you to some other little friends. Are you a kid ready to move beyond Werewolves and Frankenstein? Let us introduce you to some other little friends. Show less

Are you a kid ready to move beyond Werewolves and Frankenstein? Let us introduce you to some other little friends. Are you a kid ready to move beyond Werewolves and Frankenstein? Let us introduce you to some other little friends. Show less

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Song for A Whale

Song for A Whale

by Kelly, Lynne

Book - 2019

As the deaf child of hearing parents, twelve-year-old, Iris, often feels stuck between communities—until, she learns about Blue 55, a whale who sings songs other whales can’t understand. As the deaf child of hearing parents, twelve-year-old, Iris, often feels stuck between communities—until, she learns about Blue 55, a whale who sings songs other whales can’t understand. Show less

As the deaf child of hearing parents, twelve-year-old, Iris, often feels stuck between communities—until, she learns about Blue 55, a whale who sings songs other whales can’t understand. As the deaf child of hearing parents, twelve-year-old, Iris, often feels stuck between communities—until, she learns about Blue 55, a whale who sings songs other whales can’t understand. Show less

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Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen

Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen

by Lenz, Niki

Book - 2019

Bernice Buttman has it tough. For starters, there’s her name. Bernice Buttman doesn’t want to be a bully but sometimes it’s just easier to hurt people before they can hurt her. Bernice Buttman has it tough. For starters, there’s her name. Bernice Buttman doesn’t want to be a bully but sometimes it’s just easier to hurt people before they can hurt her. Show less

Bernice Buttman has it tough. For starters, there’s her name. Bernice Buttman doesn’t want to be a bully but sometimes it’s just easier to hurt people before they can hurt her. Bernice Buttman has it tough. For starters, there’s her name. Bernice Buttman doesn’t want to be a bully but sometimes it’s just easier to hurt people before they can hurt her. Show less

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A World Full of Spooky Stories

A World Full of Spooky Stories

by McAllister, Angela

Book - 2019

For the kid who requires a little less downright terrifying in their spooky tale! For the kid who requires a little less downright terrifying in their spooky tale! Show less

For the kid who requires a little less downright terrifying in their spooky tale! For the kid who requires a little less downright terrifying in their spooky tale! Show less

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Free Lunch

Free Lunch

by Ogle, Rex

Book - 2019

Sixth grader Rex loves school. His friends are there. He’s pretty smart. And while at school, he can forget how hard life is at home. That is until his mom signs him up for the free lunch program. Sixth grader Rex loves school. His friends are there. He’s pretty smart. And while at school, he can forget how hard life is at home. That is until his mom signs him up for the free lunch program. Show less

Sixth grader Rex loves school. His friends are there. He’s pretty smart. And while at school, he can forget how hard life is at home. That is until his mom signs him up for the free lunch program. Sixth grader Rex loves school. His friends are there. He’s pretty smart. And while at school, he can forget how hard life is at home. That is until his mom signs him up for the free lunch program. Show less

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Nerd A to Z

Nerd A to Z

Your Reference to Figuatively Everything You've Always Wanted to Know

by Resler, Tamara J.

Book - 2019

Let’s get ready to learn about everything! Aardwolves to Zydeco! Go! Let’s get ready to learn about everything! Aardwolves to Zydeco! Go! Show less

Let’s get ready to learn about everything! Aardwolves to Zydeco! Go! Let’s get ready to learn about everything! Aardwolves to Zydeco! Go! Show less

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Queer Heroes

Queer Heroes

by Sicardi, Arabelle

Book - 2019

A fun, fast and fantastic introduction to LGBTQ notables. A fun, fast and fantastic introduction to LGBTQ notables. Show less

A fun, fast and fantastic introduction to LGBTQ notables. A fun, fast and fantastic introduction to LGBTQ notables. Show less

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Extraordinary Birds

Extraordinary Birds

by Stark-McGinnis, Sandy

Book - 2019

When being human is not so easy, sometimes it’s just better to believe you might not be human at all. Ask almost twelve year old December who is certain she is a bird not a girl without a home or a family. When being human is not so easy, sometimes it’s just better to believe you might not be human at all. Ask almost twelve year old December who is certain she is a bird not a girl without a home or a family. Show less

When being human is not so easy, sometimes it’s just better to believe you might not be human at all. Ask almost twelve year old December who is certain she is a bird not a girl without a home or a family. When being human is not so easy, sometimes it’s just better to believe you might not be human at all. Ask almost twelve year old December who is certain she is a bird not a girl without a home or a family. Show less

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My Fate According to the Butterfly

My Fate According to the Butterfly

by Villanueva, Gail D.

Book - 2019

When ten-year-old Sab sees the butterfly, she knows she has a week to live and a week to put her broken family back together. When ten-year-old Sab sees the butterfly, she knows she has a week to live and a week to put her broken family back together. Show less

When ten-year-old Sab sees the butterfly, she knows she has a week to live and a week to put her broken family back together. When ten-year-old Sab sees the butterfly, she knows she has a week to live and a week to put her broken family back together. Show less

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Other Words for Home

Other Words for Home

by Warga, Jasmine

Book - 2019

When Jude and her family arrive in the Midwest from Syria after the political upheaval of the Arab Spring, she must learn the workings of a new culture, including what it means to be Muslim in America. Told in verse. When Jude and her family arrive in the Midwest from Syria after the political upheaval of the Arab Spring, she must learn the workings of a new culture, including what it means to be Muslim in America. Told in verse. Show less

When Jude and her family arrive in the Midwest from Syria after the political upheaval of the Arab Spring, she must learn the workings of a new culture, including what it means to be Muslim in America. Told in verse. When Jude and her family arrive in the Midwest from Syria after the political upheaval of the Arab Spring, she must learn the workings of a new culture, including what it means to be Muslim in America. Told in verse. Show less

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The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA

The Unsung Hero of Birdsong, USA

by Woods, Brenda

Book - 2019

When 12-year-old, Gabriel runs a red light on his bicycle and is almost hit by a car, Meriwether Hunter saves him. A simple story, except that this is 1946 and it is Birdsong, South Carolina, and Gabriel is white and Meriwether is black. When 12-year-old, Gabriel runs a red light on his bicycle and is almost hit by a car, Meriwether Hunter saves him. A simple story, except that this is 1946 and it is Birdsong, South Carolina, and Gabriel is white and Meriwether is black. Show less

When 12-year-old, Gabriel runs a red light on his bicycle and is almost hit by a car, Meriwether Hunter saves him. A simple story, except that this is 1946 and it is Birdsong, South Carolina, and Gabriel is white and Meriwether is black. When 12-year-old, Gabriel runs a red light on his bicycle and is almost hit by a car, Meriwether Hunter saves him. A simple story, except that this is 1946 and it is Birdsong, South Carolina, and Gabriel is white and Meriwether is black. Show less

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