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3rd Grade Favorites

Adventures and escapades abound in these books!

Mid-Continent Public Library

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  • Sandy has always made wonderful creatures out of the stars she catches each night, but a new friend wants her to create something darker.
    Graphic NovelNew York : Nobrow, 2016. — JF ALVAREZ
  • Beauty and the Beak

    How Science, Technology, and a 3D-printed Beak Rescued a Bald Eagle

    Rose, Deborah Lee
    Injured and rescued, Beauty the bald eagle received a 3D-printed beak that allowed her to eat and drink on her own again.
    BookApex, NC : Persnickety Press, [2017] — 639.978 R72
  • Write to Me

    Letters From Japanese American Children to the Librarian They Left Behind

    Grady, Cynthia,
    After being sent to internment camps during WWII, Japanese American children keep in touch with their beloved librarian by writing letters. Available in multiple formats.
    BookWatertown, MA : Charlesbridge, [2018] — B B7454
  • Though they have fallen on hard times themselves, Mama and James Otis work together to help out a family in need. Available in multiple formats.
    BookNew York : Schwartz & Wade Books, [2019] — JE MCKISSACK
  • The story of the Desert Star and a class trip to the planetarium inspire Sadiq to build a telescope of his own.
    BookNorth Mankato, Minnesota : Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint, [2020] — JE NUURALI
  • The Hero Two Doors Down

    Based on the True Story of Friendship between a Boy and a Baseball Legend

    Robinson, Sharon
    Steve is so excited when his hero, baseball star Jackie Robinson, moves into his neighborhood, but not everyone feels the same. Available in multiple formats.
    eBookScholastic Inc., 2016
  • When their families move in together, Wedgie the exciteable dog and Gizmo the evil genius guinea pig have to find a way to get along. Available in multiple formats.
    eBookHarperCollins, 2017
  • King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table are getting bored, so Merlin sends them to fight a new enemy - DINOSAURS! Available in multiple formats.
    eBookHarperCollins, 2018
  • Parker Bell is really looking forward to participating in the Science Triathalon with her best friend, Cassie. But when Cassie invites Theo to join them Parker has to adjust to some changes. Avaiable in multiple formats.
    eBookHarperCollins, 2019
  • Badger just wants to be left alone to do his work. Skunk just wants to do pretty much anything other than that. Unlikely roommates make even more unlikely friends in this hilarious tale.
    BookChapel Hill, North Carolina : Algonquin Young Readers, 2020. — JE TIMBERLAKE
  • Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

    100 Tales of Extraordinary Women

    Favilli, Elena
    100 short biographies of tremendous women from around the world and throughout history.
    Book[Venice, CA] : Timbuktu Labs, Inc., [2016] — 920.72 F278
  • Four very different kids compete on a reality cooking show as readers gain insight into their lives on and off the camera. Available in multiple formats.
    eBookHarperCollins, 2017
  • Part of a series that takes readers into the action at various places and historical events. This title focuses on STEM and the International Space Station.
    BookNew York, NY : Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2018. — 629.442 G862
  • Check out the Who Was... series for a great introduction to biography chapter books. Available in mulitple formats.
    BookNew York, New York : Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House, [2019] — B H313G
  • Part of the graphic novel historical fiction series, this title focuses on the Hatian Revolution and the role it played in the Louisiana Purchase. Available in multiple formats.
    Graphic NovelNew York : Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams, 2020. — JF HALE
  • Mya and her best friend really want to win School Spirit Week. But Mya gets paired with the school bully, Connie, and doesn't push to trade partners, driving a wedge between the friends.
    BookNew York : Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2016] — JF
  • Absurd and hilarious, this title finds Stinkbomb and his sister, Ketchup-Face, on an adventure in search of the piggybanks.
    BookNew York, NY : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2017. — JF DOUGHERTY
  • Vivid

    Poems & Notes About Color

    Paschkis, Julie, 1957-
    A collection of poems about color, including information about science and art.
    BookNew York : Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company, 2018. — 811.54 P262V
  • When Nixie starts attending an after-school program she learns a lot about cooking and making new friends.
    BookNew York : Holiday House, [2019] — JE MILLS
  • Iggy doesn't really mean to cause trouble, but he also doesn't take responsibility for it. Good thing his antics are at least humorous!
    BookNew York, NY : Putnam Pub Group, 2020. — JF BARROWS