# Books like Poverty in America

**10** books similar to *Poverty in America* by Milton Meltzer (Children's · grades 4–10), 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

- [After the Dancing Days](https://readinglist.school/book/after-the-dancing-days) by Margaret Rostkowski _(Grades 4–9)_ — Both on the Golden Kite Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (4–9).
- [Chimney Sweeps](https://readinglist.school/book/chimney-sweeps) by James Cross Giblin _(Grades 4–10)_ — Both on the Golden Kite Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (4–10).
- [Panama Canal](https://readinglist.school/book/panama-canal-gateway-to-the-world) by Judith St. George _(Grades 4–10)_ — Both on the Golden Kite Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (4–10).
- [Tancy](https://readinglist.school/book/tancy) by Belinda Hurmence _(Grades 4–9)_ — Both on the Golden Kite Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (4–9).
- [The Illustrated Dinosaur Dictionary](https://readinglist.school/book/the-illustrated-dinosaur-dictionary) by Helen Roney Sattler _(Grades 4–10)_ — Both on the Golden Kite Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (4–10).
- [A Life in the Wild](https://readinglist.school/book/a-life-in-the-wild) by Pamela S. Turner _(Grades 4–10)_ — Both on the Golden Kite Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (4–10).
- [A Room on Lorelei Street](https://readinglist.school/book/a-room-on-lorelei-street) by Mary E. Pearson _(Grades 4–9)_ — Both on the Golden Kite Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (4–9).
- [Abigail Adams](https://readinglist.school/book/abigail-adams) by Natalie S. Bober _(Grades 4–10)_ — Both on the Golden Kite Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (4–10).
- [Amelia Lost](https://readinglist.school/book/amelia-lost-the-life-and-disappearance-of-amelia-earhart) by Candace Fleming _(Grades 4–10)_ — Both on the Golden Kite Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (4–10).
- [And You Give Me a Pain, Elaine](https://readinglist.school/book/and-you-give-me-a-pain-elaine) by Stella Pevsner _(Grades 4–9)_ — Both on the Golden Kite Award list, same genre (Children's), and overlapping grades (4–9).

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