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General Recommendations

2018 SFUSD Recommended Summer Reading, Grades 3-5

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Earth, animals, artists, ships, statues, and plenty of human kids to read about this summer. These titles were hand-picked for you by San Francisco Unified School District and SFPL librarians. Dig in!

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22 items

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The Street Beneath My Feet

The Street Beneath My Feet

by Guillain, Charlotte

Book - 2017

Unfold this book and explore the many details of city and country, from just below the surface to the very center of the earth. Unfold this book and explore the many details of city and country, from just below the surface to the very center of the earth. Show less

Unfold this book and explore the many details of city and country, from just below the surface to the very center of the earth. Unfold this book and explore the many details of city and country, from just below the surface to the very center of the earth. Show less

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Older Than Dirt

Older Than Dirt

A Kinda-sorta Biography of Earth

by Brown, Don

Book - 2017

How was the earth created? What caused the earthquake you just felt? What happens next? A worm and a groundhog offer explanations to this and more, in graphic novel form. How was the earth created? What caused the earthquake you just felt? What happens next? A worm and a groundhog offer explanations to this and more, in graphic novel form. Show less

How was the earth created? What caused the earthquake you just felt? What happens next? A worm and a groundhog offer explanations to this and more, in graphic novel form. How was the earth created? What caused the earthquake you just felt? What happens next? A worm and a groundhog offer explanations to this and more, in graphic novel form. Show less

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Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon

by Chin, Jason

Book - 2017

Vivid pictures take you into the Grand Canyon, showing how it was formed, what used to live there, and the plants and animals that live in the Canyon now. It's the next best thing to being there! Vivid pictures take you into the Grand Canyon, showing how it was formed, what used to live there, and the plants and animals that live in the Canyon now. It's the next best thing to being there! Show less

Vivid pictures take you into the Grand Canyon, showing how it was formed, what used to live there, and the plants and animals that live in the Canyon now. It's the next best thing to being there! Vivid pictures take you into the Grand Canyon, showing how it was formed, what used to live there, and the plants and animals that live in the Canyon now. It's the next best thing to being there! Show less

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How to Be An Elephant

How to Be An Elephant

by Roy, Katherine

Book - 2017

Even the biggest babies have a lot to learn, if they're going to grow up safe and strong. Luckily, this big little girl's entire herd is there to lend a helping trunk, and teach her how to be an elephant. Even the biggest babies have a lot to learn, if they're going to grow up safe and strong. Luckily, this big little girl's entire herd is there to lend a helping trunk, and teach her how to be an elephant. Show less

Even the biggest babies have a lot to learn, if they're going to grow up safe and strong. Luckily, this big little girl's entire herd is there to lend a helping trunk, and teach her how to be an elephant. Even the biggest babies have a lot to learn, if they're going to grow up safe and strong. Luckily, this big little girl's entire herd is there to lend a helping trunk, and teach her how to be an elephant. Show less

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The Dog Encyclopedia for Kids

The Dog Encyclopedia for Kids

by Gagne, Tammy

Book - 2017

Love dogs? Get the facts on more than 150 different breeds, large, small and in-between. Love dogs? Get the facts on more than 150 different breeds, large, small and in-between. Show less

Love dogs? Get the facts on more than 150 different breeds, large, small and in-between. Love dogs? Get the facts on more than 150 different breeds, large, small and in-between. Show less

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Keith Haring

Keith Haring

The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing

by Haring, Kay

Book - 2017

Keith Haring loved to draw, anywhere, anytime. You've probably seen his pictures on posters or t-shirts--maybe you've even copied them. Read about the young man behind the cool art. Keith Haring loved to draw, anywhere, anytime. You've probably seen his pictures on posters or t-shirts--maybe you've even copied them. Read about the young man behind the cool art. Show less

Keith Haring loved to draw, anywhere, anytime. You've probably seen his pictures on posters or t-shirts--maybe you've even copied them. Read about the young man behind the cool art. Keith Haring loved to draw, anywhere, anytime. You've probably seen his pictures on posters or t-shirts--maybe you've even copied them. Read about the young man behind the cool art. Show less

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Danza!

Danza!

Amalia Hernandez and El Ballet Folklorico De Mexico

by Tonatiuh, Duncan

Book - 2017

Creating ballets based on colorful Mexican dances, Amalia Hernández founded the Ballet Folklórico de México, a company that still performs in Mexico and throughout the world, 100 years after Amalia's birth. Creating ballets based on colorful Mexican dances, Amalia Hernández founded the Ballet Folklórico de México, a company that still performs in Mexico and throughout the world, 100 years after Amalia's birth. Show less

Creating ballets based on colorful Mexican dances, Amalia Hernández founded the Ballet Folklórico de México, a company that still performs in Mexico and throughout the world, 100 years after Amalia's birth. Creating ballets based on colorful Mexican dances, Amalia Hernández founded the Ballet Folklórico de México, a company that still performs in Mexico and throughout the world, 100 years after Amalia's birth. Show less

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Dazzle Ships

Dazzle Ships

World War I and the Art of Confusion

by Barton, Chris

Book - 2017

In what was then known as the Great War, German torpedoes were sinking British and US ships. Norman Wilkinson had an idea that could protect them, with willing hands and many cans of paint. In what was then known as the Great War, German torpedoes were sinking British and US ships. Norman Wilkinson had an idea that could protect them, with willing hands and many cans of paint. Show less

In what was then known as the Great War, German torpedoes were sinking British and US ships. Norman Wilkinson had an idea that could protect them, with willing hands and many cans of paint. In what was then known as the Great War, German torpedoes were sinking British and US ships. Norman Wilkinson had an idea that could protect them, with willing hands and many cans of paint. Show less

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Her Right Foot

Her Right Foot

by Eggers, Dave

Book - 2017

Do you think the Statue of Liberty is standing still, lifting her lamp to welcome people to our shores? Her right foot tells us she’s on the move—but where, and why? This beautiful book has some surprising answers. Do you think the Statue of Liberty is standing still, lifting her lamp to welcome people to our shores? Her right foot tells us she’s on the move—but where, and why? This beautiful book has some surprising answers. Show less

Do you think the Statue of Liberty is standing still, lifting her lamp to welcome people to our shores? Her right foot tells us she’s on the move—but where, and why? This beautiful book has some surprising answers. Do you think the Statue of Liberty is standing still, lifting her lamp to welcome people to our shores? Her right foot tells us she’s on the move—but where, and why? This beautiful book has some surprising answers. Show less

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Dumpling Dreams

Dumpling Dreams

How Joyce Chen Brought the Dumpling From Beijing to Cambridge

by Clickard, Carrie

Book - 2017

It wasn’t always easy to find delicious Chinese food, especially if you didn’t live in San Francisco. A little girl from China who loved to cook grew up and taught people all over the US about dumplings and more. It wasn’t always easy to find delicious Chinese food, especially if you didn’t live in San Francisco. A little girl from China who loved to cook grew up and taught people all over the US about dumplings and more. Show less

It wasn’t always easy to find delicious Chinese food, especially if you didn’t live in San Francisco. A little girl from China who loved to cook grew up and taught people all over the US about dumplings and more. It wasn’t always easy to find delicious Chinese food, especially if you didn’t live in San Francisco. A little girl from China who loved to cook grew up and taught people all over the US about dumplings and more. Show less

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Wishtree

Wishtree

by Applegate, Katherine

Book - 2017

Has someone hurt you? Do you need a friend? Maybe you need to tell a 216 year old oak tree whose branches shelter animals and whose heart holds wishes. Has someone hurt you? Do you need a friend? Maybe you need to tell a 216 year old oak tree whose branches shelter animals and whose heart holds wishes. Show less

Has someone hurt you? Do you need a friend? Maybe you need to tell a 216 year old oak tree whose branches shelter animals and whose heart holds wishes. Has someone hurt you? Do you need a friend? Maybe you need to tell a 216 year old oak tree whose branches shelter animals and whose heart holds wishes. Show less

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A Boy Called Bat

A Boy Called Bat

by Arnold, Elana K.

Book - 2017

Bat doesn’t always understand people, but he is smart about other things, and he’s certain he is the best person to care for Thor, an orphaned baby skunk. Bat doesn’t always understand people, but he is smart about other things, and he’s certain he is the best person to care for Thor, an orphaned baby skunk. Show less

Bat doesn’t always understand people, but he is smart about other things, and he’s certain he is the best person to care for Thor, an orphaned baby skunk. Bat doesn’t always understand people, but he is smart about other things, and he’s certain he is the best person to care for Thor, an orphaned baby skunk. Show less

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The New Kid

The New Kid

by English, Karen

Book - 2017

Gavin’s brand new bike is missing (maybe he forgot to lock it). Gavin is certain the new kid, Khufu, is the one who took it, and he’s going to find a way to prove that. Gavin’s brand new bike is missing (maybe he forgot to lock it). Gavin is certain the new kid, Khufu, is the one who took it, and he’s going to find a way to prove that. Show less

Gavin’s brand new bike is missing (maybe he forgot to lock it). Gavin is certain the new kid, Khufu, is the one who took it, and he’s going to find a way to prove that. Gavin’s brand new bike is missing (maybe he forgot to lock it). Gavin is certain the new kid, Khufu, is the one who took it, and he’s going to find a way to prove that. Show less

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The Infamous Ratsos Are Not Afraid

The Infamous Ratsos Are Not Afraid

by LaReau, Kara

Book - 2017

Louie and Ralphie Ratso are back, with big plans for a community project. So what if the empty lot they’re clearing out is next to haunted house. They’re not afraid of anything…or are they? Louie and Ralphie Ratso are back, with big plans for a community project. So what if the empty lot they’re clearing out is next to haunted house. They’re not afraid of anything…or are they? Show less

Louie and Ralphie Ratso are back, with big plans for a community project. So what if the empty lot they’re clearing out is next to haunted house. They’re not afraid of anything…or are they? Louie and Ralphie Ratso are back, with big plans for a community project. So what if the empty lot they’re clearing out is next to haunted house. They’re not afraid of anything…or are they? Show less

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The First Rule of Punk

The First Rule of Punk

by Pérez, Celia C.

Book - 2017

Moving in with her mother and abuela and going to a new middle school, Malú struggles with pleasing the popular crowd, or being true to her punk rock passion. Moving in with her mother and abuela and going to a new middle school, Malú struggles with pleasing the popular crowd, or being true to her punk rock passion. Show less

Moving in with her mother and abuela and going to a new middle school, Malú struggles with pleasing the popular crowd, or being true to her punk rock passion. Moving in with her mother and abuela and going to a new middle school, Malú struggles with pleasing the popular crowd, or being true to her punk rock passion. Show less

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Sticker Girl

Sticker Girl

by Tashjian, Janet

Book - 2016

Stickers that come alive? Oh, yes—and they help shy, sticker-collecting Martina come out of her shell. Stickers that come alive? Oh, yes—and they help shy, sticker-collecting Martina come out of her shell. Show less

Stickers that come alive? Oh, yes—and they help shy, sticker-collecting Martina come out of her shell. Stickers that come alive? Oh, yes—and they help shy, sticker-collecting Martina come out of her shell. Show less

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Frazzled

Frazzled

Ordinary Mishaps and Inevitable Catastrophes

by Vivat, Booki

Book - 2017

A hijacked locker, a demonic cat and other indignities of family and middle school are making Abbie Wu’s life a continuing challenge. A hijacked locker, a demonic cat and other indignities of family and middle school are making Abbie Wu’s life a continuing challenge. Show less

A hijacked locker, a demonic cat and other indignities of family and middle school are making Abbie Wu’s life a continuing challenge. A hijacked locker, a demonic cat and other indignities of family and middle school are making Abbie Wu’s life a continuing challenge. Show less

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The Sweetest Sound

The Sweetest Sound

by Winston, Sherri

Book - 2017

Called Mouse because she’s so shy, Cadence struggles with the promise she’s made to let people hear her sublime singing. Will the real Miss Gospel please stand up? Called Mouse because she’s so shy, Cadence struggles with the promise she’s made to let people hear her sublime singing. Will the real Miss Gospel please stand up? Show less

Called Mouse because she’s so shy, Cadence struggles with the promise she’s made to let people hear her sublime singing. Will the real Miss Gospel please stand up? Called Mouse because she’s so shy, Cadence struggles with the promise she’s made to let people hear her sublime singing. Will the real Miss Gospel please stand up? Show less

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Real Friends

Real Friends

by Hale, Shannon

Book - 2017

Shannon doesn’t fit in at home, or in school. She’s happy her BFF Adrienne is moving back to town—until Adrienne joins the popular crowd, but Shannon isn’t really included. Shannon doesn’t fit in at home, or in school. She’s happy her BFF Adrienne is moving back to town—until Adrienne joins the popular crowd, but Shannon isn’t really included. Show less

Shannon doesn’t fit in at home, or in school. She’s happy her BFF Adrienne is moving back to town—until Adrienne joins the popular crowd, but Shannon isn’t really included. Shannon doesn’t fit in at home, or in school. She’s happy her BFF Adrienne is moving back to town—until Adrienne joins the popular crowd, but Shannon isn’t really included. Show less

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Suee and the Shadow

Suee and the Shadow

by Ly, Ginger

Book - 2017

Weird things are happening at Suee’s new school. Her shadow is talking to her, and several of her classmates are acting like zombies. Suee and two friends form the Zero Detective Club: can they save the students of Outskirts Elementary? Weird things are happening at Suee’s new school. Her shadow is talking to her, and several of her classmates are acting like zombies. Suee and two friends form the Zero Detective Club: can they save the students of Outskirts Elementary? Show less

Weird things are happening at Suee’s new school. Her shadow is talking to her, and several of her classmates are acting like zombies. Suee and two friends form the Zero Detective Club: can they save the students of Outskirts Elementary? Weird things are happening at Suee’s new school. Her shadow is talking to her, and several of her classmates are acting like zombies. Suee and two friends form the Zero Detective Club: can they save the students of Outskirts Elementary? Show less

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Martí's Song for Freedom

Martí's Song for Freedom

Martí Y Sus Versos Por La Libertad

by Otheguy, Emma

Book - 2017

Martí Y Sus Versos Por La Libertad: Esta biografía bilingüe introduce la vida de José Martí, un héroe nacional cubano y activista social. (Parallel text in Spanish and English) Martí Y Sus Versos Por La Libertad: Esta biografía bilingüe introduce la vida de José Martí, un héroe nacional cubano y activista social. (Parallel text in Spanish and English) Show less

Martí Y Sus Versos Por La Libertad: Esta biografía bilingüe introduce la vida de José Martí, un héroe nacional cubano y activista social. (Parallel text in Spanish and English) Martí Y Sus Versos Por La Libertad: Esta biografía bilingüe introduce la vida de José Martí, un héroe nacional cubano y activista social. (Parallel text in Spanish and English) Show less

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家在山那邊 - Jia zai shan na bian

家在山那邊 - Jia zai shan na bian

by Wu, Liping

Book - 102 2013

本書講述了水資源和水土保持對我們生活的自然環境的重要性. 本書講述了水資源和水土保持對我們生活的自然環境的重要性. Show less

本書講述了水資源和水土保持對我們生活的自然環境的重要性. 本書講述了水資源和水土保持對我們生活的自然環境的重要性. Show less

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