# Books like The Elephants Come Home

**10** books similar to *The Elephants Come Home* by Kim Tomsic (Nonfiction · grades 3–8), 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

- [Ancestory: The Mystery and Majesty of Ancient Cave Art](https://readinglist.school/book/ancestory) by Hannah Salyer _(Grades 4–8)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Nonfiction), and overlapping grades (4–8).
- [The Fire of Stars](https://readinglist.school/book/the-fire-of-stars) by Kirsten W. Larson _(Grades 4–8)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Nonfiction), and overlapping grades (4–8).
- [The Mystery of the Monarchs](https://readinglist.school/book/the-mystery-of-the-monarchs) by Barb Rosenstock _(Grades 4–8)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Nonfiction), and overlapping grades (4–8).
- [Her Right Foot](https://readinglist.school/book/her-right-foot) by Dave Eggers _(Grades 3–8)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Nonfiction), and overlapping grades (3–8).
- [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)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Nonfiction), and overlapping grades (4–8).
- [Sergeant Reckless](https://readinglist.school/book/sergeant-reckless) by Patricia McCormick _(Grades 3–8)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Nonfiction), and overlapping grades (3–8).
- [The Skydiving Beavers](https://readinglist.school/book/the-skydiving-beavers) by Susan Wood _(Grades 3–8)_ — Both on the California Young Reader Medal list, same genre (Nonfiction), and overlapping grades (3–8).
- [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)_ — Same genre (Nonfiction), overlapping grades (3–6), and the same era (2020s).
- [Evidence! How Dr. John Snow Solved the Mystery of Cholera](https://readinglist.school/book/evidence-john-snow-cholera) by Deborah Hopkinson _(Grades 3–6)_ — Same genre (Nonfiction), overlapping grades (3–6), and the same era (2020s).
- [Haiku, Ew! Celebrating the Disgusting Side of Nature](https://readinglist.school/book/haiku-ew) by Lynn Brunelle _(Grades 3–6)_ — Same genre (Nonfiction), overlapping grades (3–6), and the same era (2020s).

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