GRADE 4 BOOKS
STRONG AND RESILIENT continued
THINKING BEYOND TODAY
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I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 written by Lauren Tarshis and illustrated by Berat Pekmezci In this graphic novel adaptation of the popular I Survived book,
Mario and the Hole in the Sky written by Elizabeth Rusch and illustrated by Teresa Martínez* This biography introduces students to Mexican American scientist
Melody Vega is reeling from the loss of her mother when she and her younger brother are sent to their grandfather’s cabin in the woods near Lake McDonald. Mel spends plenty of time roasting marshmallows by the fire and listening to Pops and Kevin’s stories about wild animals, but everything
Mario Molina (1943–2020), whose curiosity, determination, and talent earned him a Nobel Prize in Chemistry—and saved Earth from environmental disaster. Molina’s journey began in childhood, when he received a microscope as a gift and began exploring the
changes when one of the animals they talk about starts wandering about close to the cabin: a grizzly bear. Now Mel finds herself working with a journalist and an environmentalist to figure out why the grizzly bears are acting in such a strange manner. Maribel Versus the Volcano: A Mount St. Helens Survival Story written by Sarah Hannah Gómez* and illustrated by Jane Pica Mount St. Helens, the mountain by Maribel’s home, has started to rumble. Although she and her family
makeup of the world around him. As an adult, he discovered that chemicals in some everyday products were harming Earth’s protective ozone layer. His research helped convince world leaders to ban the dangerous chemicals. Molina later brought the same passion to the issue of climate change, advocating for people to once again work together to solve the problem.
The Way to Rio Luna written by Zoraida Córdova*
Danny believes in magic and the magic world he read about in his favorite book with his sister, Pili. While people assume that Pili is just a runaway, Danny believes she is waiting for him in their magic world, Rio Luna. When they had been split up into different foster homes, she had told him so. Just when he starts to believe that Rio Luna might not be real, he finds a map leading right to it! Now it’s up to Danny to find his sister and venture into Rio Luna for himself. The Soda Bottle School: A True Story of Recycling, Teamwork, and One Crazy Idea written by Seño Laura Kutner and Suzanne Slade and illustrated by Aileen Darragh
think they have nothing to worry about, everyone is being told to evacuate. When Maribel disobeys orders and goes back for a forgotten item, the volcano begins to erupt. Now it’s all about getting back to her family and making it out in time.
The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez written by Adrianna Cuevas*
In this fantasy adventure inspired by Latino folklore, Nestor struggles with the new move to his grandmother’s house following his father’s deployment. He’s even more cautious because of his secret: He can talk to animals. But when the animals in his new neighborhood start disappearing and his grandma is the main suspect, Nestor must put his powers
A Guatemalan village wants to expand their school since too many students are squished in a room, but they’ve run out of building materials. Then a student named Fernando and his teacher get an amazing idea: Why not use soda bottles to make the walls? Soon the whole village gets to work turning trash into treasure.
to use to save the animals and his family.
Scholastic Rising Voices: Books Elevating Latino Stories: Grade 4 Books | Back to Top | 24 *Denotes an author or illustrator of Latino descent † Comparable substitutes will be provided for titles no longer available.
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