CCBC Choices 2024 -- Primary School (ages 5-8)

The Cooperative Children's Book Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison compiles a yearly list of excellent books for young readers.
 

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1. The book of turtles

Book cover for The book of turtles.
Author:
Montgomery, Sy
Notes:
Science, Technology, and the Natural World;5-9
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J 597.92 Mont STAFF PICKS
Boulder NoBo Childrens Nonfiction
J 597.92 Mont
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"This tribute to one of the most diverse, fascinating, and beloved species on the planet (turtles) speaks to the diversity and wisdom of these long-lived reptiles." --

2. Chinese menu: the history, myths, and legends behind your favorite foods

Book cover for Chinese menu.
Author:
Lin, Grace
Notes:
Contemporary People, Places, and Issues;8-up
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Boulder NoBo Childrens Nonfiction
J 641.595 Lin
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"From fried dumplings to fortune cookies, here are the tales behind your favorite foods . . . Separated into courses like a Chinese menu, these tales -- based in real history and folklore -- are filled with squabbling dragons, magical fruits, and hungry monks. This book will bring you to far-off times and marvelous places, all while making your mouth water. And, along the way, you might just discover a deeper understanding of the resilience and triumph...

3. Rise to the sky: how the world's tallest trees grow up

Book cover for Rise to the sky.
Author:
Hirsch, Rebecca E.
Notes:
Science, Technology, and the Natural World;5-10
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J 582.16 Hirs
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J 582.16 Hirs
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"What are the tallest living things on Earth? Trees! Discover what growing trees need so they can rise to the sky in this lyrical look at the tree life cycle"--