Books like The ocean within by V. M. Caldwell

David Quammen explains island biogeography, the study of species origin and extinction, illustrating how human actions fragment habitats and threaten biodiversity.

After a stepfather loses his job in Saskatchewan, Jane and her family embark on a cross‑country road trip that leads them to Nevada, carrying a mysterious bag of money they have no idea how they acquired.

A rhyming tale of a family gathering where Grandma’s tiny house must accommodate all the guests for a big dinner.

There's something about water that attracts and fascinates us. No wonder: it's the most omnipresent substance on Earth and, along with air, the primary ingredient for supporting life. From afar, our planet looks like a blue marble; we ourselves are three-quarters H₂O. We know instinctively that being near water makes us healthier and happier, reduces stress, and brings us peace. But why? And what might the answer tell us about how we should be living our lives? Now, we can finally answer these questions--and those answers are life-changing. As Wallace Nichols reveals here, we are at the forefront of a wave of neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and medical research that illuminates the physiological and brain processes that underlie our transformative connection to water. Drawing on this breakthrough science, and on compelling personal stories from athletes, scientists, veterans, and artists, Nichols shows how proximity to water can: improve performance in a wide range of fields; increase calm and diminish anxiety much better than medication; amplify creativity--artistic and otherwise; increase generosity and compassion; increase professional success; improve our overall health and well-being; and reinforce our connection to the natural world--and one another.--From publisher description.

When she goes to Korea with her grandmother, Yunmi looks forward to visiting relatives she has never seen, but she also worries about whether Halmoni will want to return to New York.

A heart‑warming picture book in which Tanya stitches a family quilt from old clothing, weaving together memories and love across generations.

A young ballet student faces financial hardship when her Chinese grandmother returns from Hong Kong, sparking jealousy and conflict across their family.