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2022 SFUSD Recommended Summer Reading, Grades 3-5

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What do robots, volcanoes, witches, and puppies have in common? They're all featured in these great books for 3rd to 5th graders, of course! Hand-picked by SFUSD and SFPL librarians, these books will keep you laughing, imagining, and exploring all summer long. Borrow them from SFPL's libraries and bookmobiles, or check out our virtual library for the ebook versions!

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21 items

21 items

Protest!

Protest!

How People Have Come Together to Change the World

by Haworth-Booth, Alice

Book - 2021

Ever since ancient times, brave people have always come together to fight the powers that be. You might just get inspired to make change in your own community! Ever since ancient times, brave people have always come together to fight the powers that be. You might just get inspired to make change in your own community! Show less

Ever since ancient times, brave people have always come together to fight the powers that be. You might just get inspired to make change in your own community! Ever since ancient times, brave people have always come together to fight the powers that be. You might just get inspired to make change in your own community! Show less

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Disasters by the Numbers

Disasters by the Numbers

A Book of Infographics

by Jenkins, Steve

Book - 2021

Eye-popping images and infographics tell the fascinating stories of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, pandemics, climate change, and more. Eye-popping images and infographics tell the fascinating stories of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, pandemics, climate change, and more. Show less

Eye-popping images and infographics tell the fascinating stories of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, pandemics, climate change, and more. Eye-popping images and infographics tell the fascinating stories of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, pandemics, climate change, and more. Show less

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The Wild World Handbook

The Wild World Handbook

Creatures : How Adventurers, Artists, Scientists-and You-can Protect Earth's Animals

by Debbink, Andrea

Book - 2021

All about the wildlife in our world, from the ocean depths and rainforest canopy to the kinds of creatures that live on the streets of San Francisco. All about the wildlife in our world, from the ocean depths and rainforest canopy to the kinds of creatures that live on the streets of San Francisco. Show less

All about the wildlife in our world, from the ocean depths and rainforest canopy to the kinds of creatures that live on the streets of San Francisco. All about the wildlife in our world, from the ocean depths and rainforest canopy to the kinds of creatures that live on the streets of San Francisco. Show less

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Nina

Nina

A Story of Nina Simone

by Todd, Traci N.

Book - 2021

The incredible true story of singer Nina Simone, who started performing at age 3 and didn't stop until she became an American legend. The incredible true story of singer Nina Simone, who started performing at age 3 and didn't stop until she became an American legend. Show less

The incredible true story of singer Nina Simone, who started performing at age 3 and didn't stop until she became an American legend. The incredible true story of singer Nina Simone, who started performing at age 3 and didn't stop until she became an American legend. Show less

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Falling Short

Falling Short

by Cisneros, Ernesto

Book - 2022

Isaac and Marco, best friends and complete opposites, team up on and off the court in this funny sports story. Isaac and Marco, best friends and complete opposites, team up on and off the court in this funny sports story. Show less

Isaac and Marco, best friends and complete opposites, team up on and off the court in this funny sports story. Isaac and Marco, best friends and complete opposites, team up on and off the court in this funny sports story. Show less

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Freddie Vs. the Family Curse

Freddie Vs. the Family Curse

by Badua, Tracy

Book - 2022

Ghosts, spirits, curses, and lucky amulets make this chapter book a supernatural adventure you won't forget. Ghosts, spirits, curses, and lucky amulets make this chapter book a supernatural adventure you won't forget. Show less

Ghosts, spirits, curses, and lucky amulets make this chapter book a supernatural adventure you won't forget. Ghosts, spirits, curses, and lucky amulets make this chapter book a supernatural adventure you won't forget. Show less

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Harvey and the Collection of Impossible Things

Harvey and the Collection of Impossible Things

by Weyr, Garret

Book - 2022

A heartwarming animal story featuring illustrations from our very own summer reading artist, Minnie Phan! A heartwarming animal story featuring illustrations from our very own summer reading artist, Minnie Phan! Show less

A heartwarming animal story featuring illustrations from our very own summer reading artist, Minnie Phan! A heartwarming animal story featuring illustrations from our very own summer reading artist, Minnie Phan! Show less

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The Legend of Brightblade

The Legend of Brightblade

by Aldridge, Ethan M.

Book - 2022

If you like graphic novels like Amulet and 5 Worlds, you'll love the colorful art and heroic quest in this adventure story. If you like graphic novels like Amulet and 5 Worlds, you'll love the colorful art and heroic quest in this adventure story. Show less

If you like graphic novels like Amulet and 5 Worlds, you'll love the colorful art and heroic quest in this adventure story. If you like graphic novels like Amulet and 5 Worlds, you'll love the colorful art and heroic quest in this adventure story. Show less

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Lety Out Loud

Lety Out Loud

by Cervantes, Angela

Book - 2019

Calling all animal lovers! Spend your summer at the Furry Friends Animal Shelter camp, along with new immigrant Lety and her friends--and frenemies. Calling all animal lovers! Spend your summer at the Furry Friends Animal Shelter camp, along with new immigrant Lety and her friends--and frenemies. Show less

Calling all animal lovers! Spend your summer at the Furry Friends Animal Shelter camp, along with new immigrant Lety and her friends--and frenemies. Calling all animal lovers! Spend your summer at the Furry Friends Animal Shelter camp, along with new immigrant Lety and her friends--and frenemies. Show less

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Maya and the Robot

Maya and the Robot

by Ewing, Eve L.

Book - 2021

What could possibly go wrong when a 5th-grader programs a life-size robot for the science fair? Turns out... a lot can go wrong. What could possibly go wrong when a 5th-grader programs a life-size robot for the science fair? Turns out... a lot can go wrong. Show less

What could possibly go wrong when a 5th-grader programs a life-size robot for the science fair? Turns out... a lot can go wrong. What could possibly go wrong when a 5th-grader programs a life-size robot for the science fair? Turns out... a lot can go wrong. Show less

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Pawcasso

Pawcasso

by Lai, Remy

Book - 2021

A charming graphic novel starring a lonely kid, a supersmart dog, and one little, tiny, itsy-bitsy lie that leads to all sorts of shenanigans. A charming graphic novel starring a lonely kid, a supersmart dog, and one little, tiny, itsy-bitsy lie that leads to all sorts of shenanigans. Show less

A charming graphic novel starring a lonely kid, a supersmart dog, and one little, tiny, itsy-bitsy lie that leads to all sorts of shenanigans. A charming graphic novel starring a lonely kid, a supersmart dog, and one little, tiny, itsy-bitsy lie that leads to all sorts of shenanigans. Show less

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Saving Sorya

Saving Sorya

Chang and the Sun Bear

by Nguyen, Trang

Book - 2021

Part autobiography, part comic, and part science book, don't miss this unusual and inspiring book about wildlife rescue. Part autobiography, part comic, and part science book, don't miss this unusual and inspiring book about wildlife rescue. Show less

Part autobiography, part comic, and part science book, don't miss this unusual and inspiring book about wildlife rescue. Part autobiography, part comic, and part science book, don't miss this unusual and inspiring book about wildlife rescue. Show less

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Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister

Sona Sharma, Very Best Big Sister

by Soundar, Chitra

Book - 2021

A cheerful family story set in India, bursting with personality and delightful illustrations. A cheerful family story set in India, bursting with personality and delightful illustrations. Show less

A cheerful family story set in India, bursting with personality and delightful illustrations. A cheerful family story set in India, bursting with personality and delightful illustrations. Show less

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Stuntboy, in the Meantime

Stuntboy, in the Meantime

by Reynolds, Jason

Book - 2021

Words, pictures, and sound combine explosively in this hilarious graphic-novel-slash-chapter-book. Words, pictures, and sound combine explosively in this hilarious graphic-novel-slash-chapter-book. Show less

Words, pictures, and sound combine explosively in this hilarious graphic-novel-slash-chapter-book. Words, pictures, and sound combine explosively in this hilarious graphic-novel-slash-chapter-book. Show less

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The Insiders

The Insiders

by Oshiro, Mark

Book - 2021

A magical janitor's closet (complete with refreshing glasses of horchata!) connects three middle-schoolers who feel like outsiders. A magical janitor's closet (complete with refreshing glasses of horchata!) connects three middle-schoolers who feel like outsiders. Show less

A magical janitor's closet (complete with refreshing glasses of horchata!) connects three middle-schoolers who feel like outsiders. A magical janitor's closet (complete with refreshing glasses of horchata!) connects three middle-schoolers who feel like outsiders. Show less

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This Is Our Rainbow

This Is Our Rainbow

16 Stories of Her, Him, Them, and Us

Book - 2021

Sixteen stories by popular and award-winning authors show some of the many, many ways to be young and LGBTQIA2S+. Sixteen stories by popular and award-winning authors show some of the many, many ways to be young and LGBTQIA2S+. Show less

Sixteen stories by popular and award-winning authors show some of the many, many ways to be young and LGBTQIA2S+. Sixteen stories by popular and award-winning authors show some of the many, many ways to be young and LGBTQIA2S+. Show less

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Tidesong

Tidesong

by Xu, Wendy

Book - 2021

A stolen spellbook, an aspiring magician, and a shape-shifting water dragon make for an exciting graphic novel adventure. A stolen spellbook, an aspiring magician, and a shape-shifting water dragon make for an exciting graphic novel adventure. Show less

A stolen spellbook, an aspiring magician, and a shape-shifting water dragon make for an exciting graphic novel adventure. A stolen spellbook, an aspiring magician, and a shape-shifting water dragon make for an exciting graphic novel adventure. Show less

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Witchlings

Witchlings

by Ortega, Claribel A.

Book - 2022

Three young witches have just three weeks to slay the deadly Nightbeast...or lose their magic and be transformed into toads, forever. Three young witches have just three weeks to slay the deadly Nightbeast...or lose their magic and be transformed into toads, forever. Show less

Three young witches have just three weeks to slay the deadly Nightbeast...or lose their magic and be transformed into toads, forever. Three young witches have just three weeks to slay the deadly Nightbeast...or lose their magic and be transformed into toads, forever. Show less

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Yusuf Azeem Is Not A Hero

Yusuf Azeem Is Not A Hero

by Faruqi, Saadia

Book - 2021

A big-hearted tale of friends, family, robotics, and standing up against racism and Islamophobia. A big-hearted tale of friends, family, robotics, and standing up against racism and Islamophobia. Show less

A big-hearted tale of friends, family, robotics, and standing up against racism and Islamophobia. A big-hearted tale of friends, family, robotics, and standing up against racism and Islamophobia. Show less

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Sharuko

Sharuko

el arqueólogo Peruano Julio C. Tello = Peruvian archaeologist Julio C. Tello

by Brown, Monica

Book - 2020

Un cuento de la vida del arqueólogo peruano Julio C Tello quien descubrió la historia antigua de Peru y fomento orgullo de las culturas indígenas del país. Un cuento de la vida del arqueólogo peruano Julio C Tello quien descubrió la historia antigua de Peru y fomento orgullo de las culturas indígenas del país. Show less

Un cuento de la vida del arqueólogo peruano Julio C Tello quien descubrió la historia antigua de Peru y fomento orgullo de las culturas indígenas del país. Un cuento de la vida del arqueólogo peruano Julio C Tello quien descubrió la historia antigua de Peru y fomento orgullo de las culturas indígenas del país. Show less

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星空和大地, 藏著那麼多祕密 - Xing kong he da di, cang zhe na me duo mi mi

星空和大地, 藏著那麼多祕密 - Xing kong he da di, cang zhe na me duo mi mi

Book - 2021

喂，外星人你在嗎？浩瀚宇宙中是否有其他生命存在？這是一本將自然知識融入充滿想像力的故事之中的少兒讀物，讓孩子在輕鬆愉快、有趣的氣氛中了解科學知識。喂，外星人你在嗎？浩瀚宇宙中是否有其他生命存在？這是一本將自然知識融入充滿想像力的故事之中的少兒讀物，讓孩子在輕鬆愉快、有趣的氣氛中了解科學知識。 Show less

喂，外星人你在嗎？浩瀚宇宙中是否有其他生命存在？這是一本將自然知識融入充滿想像力的故事之中的少兒讀物，讓孩子在輕鬆愉快、有趣的氣氛中了解科學知識。喂，外星人你在嗎？浩瀚宇宙中是否有其他生命存在？這是一本將自然知識融入充滿想像力的故事之中的少兒讀物，讓孩子在輕鬆愉快、有趣的氣氛中了解科學知識。 Show less

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