1 . Discover mind - blowing details and improve your knowledge with this factual selection.
Everything Under the Sun
by Molly Oldfield
( Puffin Books )
Find the answers to 366 questions asked by young people in this fun illustrated (有插图的) book. Which was the biggest dinosaur? How much bamboo can a giant panda eat ? Do aliens (外星人) exist ? Experts including famous, award-winning chefs and staff at the Natural History Museum provide the information.
On This Day : A History of the World in 366 Days
( Dorling Kindersley )
This book takes you on a journey through history, one day at a time. You’ll learn about events that took place on each day of the year --- whether they were important historical moments or strange happenings --- and discover which historical characters share your birthday.
Stuff
by Maddie Moate
Illustrated by Paul Boston
( Puffin Books )
Explore the hidden stories behind everyday objects with Maddie Moate, presenter of CBBC’s Do You Know. Learn about ink made from soot（烟灰）, shoes made from old tyres（轮胎）, and paper made from elephant poo --- as well as many other ways people throughout history have used and reused things around them.
A History of the World in 25 Cities
by Tracey Turner and Andrew Donkin
Illustrated by Libby VanderPloeg
( Nosy Crow )
Visit wonder-filled cities around the world and throughout history with this beautiful book of illustrated maps, put together by experts from the British Museum. Explore Athens in ancient Greece, China ’ s long-lost city of Xianyang and modern-day Tokyo --- one of the world ' s most densely（密集地）populated cities.
1. Which book provides answers to 366 questions?| A．Stuff. |
| B．Everything Under the Sun. |
| C．A History of the World in 25 Cities. |
| D．On This Day : A History of the World in 366 Days. |
| A．Molly Oldfield’ s. | B．Maddie Moate’ s. |
| C．Libby VanderPloeg’s. | D．Tracey Turner and Andrew Donkin’ s. |
| A．They are full of facts. | B．They are history-related. |
| C．They are award-winning books. | D．They are produced by Puffin Books. |
2 . Good books are essential for children. The best materials are the ones that not only entertain, but also expand the imagination, educate the mind, and let the next generation know that they have a place in this world. Here are some good books for you.
New Kid
The book features the story of middle school student Jordan Banks, who struggles not only with being the new kid at a private school in the Bronx, but also with being an African American student in the midst of a mostly white class. In his acclaimed graphic novel, Jerry Craft addresses important issues of race and class through lively visuals and a likable protagonist.
The Undefeated
It was written by Kwame Alexander and drawn by Kadir Nelson. The poem details the history of African Americans, emphasizing the triumphs of the civil rights movement as well as the trauma of slavery, along with the mention of several globally known heroes. There are also quotes from influential figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Langston Hughes and alongside there are beautiful illustrations from Nelson.
Other Words for Home
The character of Jude teaches us empathy as we read what it’s like to be a young teenager immigrating from Somalia trying to fit in in America. She tries to learn the English language while tackling discrimination and classmates unwilling to understand and accept her, including her cousin of the same age. Jasmine Warga has created a story that is both powerful and gentle, big but full of small moments, a happy but sad story that will live in your heart.”
1. Who is the author of New kid?| A．Kwame Alexander | B．Jerry Craft |
| C．Jasmine Warga | D．Kadir Nelson |
| A．The Undefeated | B．New Kid |
| C．Other Words for Home | D．Bear came along |
| A．All are about stories of kids |
| B．All about stories in Africa |
| C．All are related to African Americans |
| D．All mentioned globally known heroes |
