# Books like Pop! The Invention of Bubble Gum

**10** books similar to *Pop! The Invention of Bubble Gum* by Meghan McCarthy (Nonfiction · grades 3–6), matched on shared themes, shared award lists, genre, and reading level. Every pick is grade-appropriate (a reading-level match, not just a topical one) and links to where it is assigned in US schools.

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## Similar books

- [A Friend for Lakota: The Incredible True Story of a Wolf Who Braved Bullying](https://readinglist.school/book/a-friend-for-lakota-the-incredible-true-story-of-a-wolf-who-braved-bullying) by Jim Dutcher _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Mountain Laurel Book Award (Pennsylvania) list, same genre (Nonfiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [Good Dog](https://readinglist.school/book/good-dog) by Maya Gottfried _(Grades K–3)_ — Both on the Mountain Laurel Book Award (Pennsylvania) list, same genre (Nonfiction), and overlapping grades (K–3).
- [Action!: How Movies Began](https://readinglist.school/book/action-how-movies-began) by Meghan McCarthy _(Grades 2–3)_ — Is by Meghan McCarthy, the same author and overlapping grades (2–3).
- [Destiny Finds Her Way: How a Rescued Baby Sloth Learned to Be Wild](https://readinglist.school/book/destiny-finds-her-way-how-a-rescued-baby-sloth-learned-to-be-wild) by Margarita Engle _(Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the Mountain Laurel Book Award (Pennsylvania) list, same genre (Nonfiction), and overlapping grades (3–6).
- [A Handful of Stars](https://readinglist.school/book/a-handful-of-stars) by Cynthia Lord _(Grades 3–8)_ — Same genre (Nonfiction), overlapping grades (3–8), and the same era (2010s).
- [Dewey: There’s a Cat in the Library!](https://readinglist.school/book/dewey-theres-a-cat-in-the-library) by Vicki Myron _(Grades K–3)_ — Same genre (Nonfiction), overlapping grades (K–3), and the same era (2010s).
- [Lost Trail: Nine Days Alone in the Wilderness](https://readinglist.school/book/lost-trail-nine-days-alone-in-the-wilderness) by Donn Fendler _(Grades 4–8)_ — Same genre (Nonfiction), overlapping grades (4–8), and the same era (2010s).
- [Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle](https://readinglist.school/book/nubs-the-true-story-of-a-mutt-a-marine-a-miracle) by Brian Dennis _(Grades 4–8)_ — Same genre (Nonfiction), overlapping grades (4–8), and the same era (2010s).
- [Aliens Are Coming!](https://readinglist.school/book/aliens-are-coming) by Megan McCarthy _(Grades 3–6)_ — Both on the Mountain Laurel Book Award (Pennsylvania) list, overlapping grades (3–6), and the same era (2010s).
- [Ancestory: The Mystery and Majesty of Ancient Cave Art](https://readinglist.school/book/ancestory) by Hannah Salyer _(Grades 4–8)_ — Same genre (Nonfiction) and overlapping grades (4–8).

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