Kids Non-fiction
These kids non-fiction books are new to our shelves in the last 30 days (most recent on top).
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"In 1968, the biggest passenger jet the world had ever seen premiered in Everett, Washington. The giant plane was called the Boeing 747, but reporters named it 'the Jumbo jet.' There was only one problem. It couldn’t fly. Yet. Jumbo details the story of…
"Do you bring leftovers for lunch? Or shop for fresh, unpackaged produce at the farmers’ market? Perhaps you opt for a bamboo toothbrush over a plastic one, or take public transportation when you go out? Creativity plays a part, too—in crafty projects lik…
"Even in winter weather, children can still explore the outdoors in this book inspired by the Forest School movement that teaches young children how to engage with nature from season to season. A Field Guide to Winter is a pocket-sized introduction to the…
"Vivid, joyful poetry and bright, whimsical artwork combine in a delightful picture book collection of E. E. Cummings’s verse that tracks the seasons of the year. Welcome to a marvelous almanac of E. E. Cummings’s poetry, from the showers, puddles, and b…
"Explore legendary people, strange events, mythical creatures, magical places and otherworldly tales with 10 real-life mysteries to dive into, in the new book from the creators of the award-winning Bust or Trust: A Kids' Mystery Podcast. Uncover the secre…
"The human race’s desire to explore the boundaries of the known world drove our ancestors to climb the tallest mountains, conquer the poles and cross vast uncharted oceans before ultimately reaching out into space in the 1960s. Huge rockets were built to …
"Power up and log in to this must-have annual guide to the best videogames of this year and the next! Level Up 2026 has it all, from info on all the newest games and consoles to what you should be on the lookout for in the year to come! Whether it’s all-t…
"A snowplow clears the way for drivers after a snowstorm. This book introduces emergent readers to this emergency vehicle's parts and actions on the job while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text use…
"A police car rushes to the rescue! This book introduces emergent readers to this emergency vehicle's parts and actions on the job while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words…
"An ambulance rushes to the rescue! This book introduces emergent readers to this emergency vehicle's parts and actions on the job while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words…
"Find out how Fernando Alonso became a racing legend! Covering his rise through the ranks, records, and rivalries, this book tells you everything you need to know about the Spanish superstar." --Publisher's website.
"Discover how Oscar Piastri became a racing legend in this fun, illustrated, fact-filled book! Read about his wins, losses and find out about the history of Formula One." --Publisher's website.
"Banning people from libraries is even worse than banning books! Decades before the Civil Rights Movement, Samuel Wilbert Tucker, a Black lawyer in Virginia, organized a peaceful read-in at the local public library, which was segregated. He wanted to affi…
"As the brand-new ZooBorns babies become all grown up, their fur changes color, spots and stripes come and go, and horns grow in. But one thing stays the same: they are as adorable as ever!" --Publisher's website.
"Yee-haw! Strap in for one wild ride through our very own Solar System, guided by space-travelin’ buckaroo Comet himself, while you travel around meeting one impressive star, 8 unique planets, a handful of dwarf planets, and a bonanza of moons, asteroids,…
"This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of the incredible world of dinosaurs. Stay-at-home explorers will feel inspired by the dramatic photographs, up-to-date information, fact-packed pages, and a brand-new "eyewonder" feature wh…
"A guide to the world of fast cars, from the most famous drivers in Formula 1 history to the most dangerous courses in the world. Discover new technological breakthroughs, the key areas in a circuit and what happens at a pit stop. Crammed with facts, anec…
"A question becomes your guiding star in the dark. Read, watch, and wonder. What could be the answer? Welcoming and exciting, this picture book is a how-to of science. It encourages kids to let their imaginations run wild, let their eyes lead them to new…
"From the most trusted American baking resource comes an all-new, kid-friendly collection wonderfully sweet and savory recipes that will get young chefs excited for the world baking. Including a comprehensive introduction to the terms and techniques that …
"A thoughtful and whimsical picture book about Arnold Lobel, award-winning creator of Frog and Toad. Arnold Lobel was many things: a quiet observer, an avid reader, and the kind of man who kept a gorilla suit in his closet, just in case. Above all else, A…
"Animals have some unusual ways to survive in the wild. That’s why a sleeping bear might not appreciate an alarm clock. In fact, a wake-up call could be dangerous. In If You Meet a Barfing Bird, kids discover why they should definitely NOT help the animal…
"Our early ancestors measured time by observing the sun and moon, and today, thanks to technology, we can know the exact time every second of the day. But time is about more than numbers. It’s connected to feelings and memories, and our experiences can ma…
"The story begins in the cellar of the old stone cathedral, where Carla and Timothy uncover a life-changing treasure: a carefully wrapped, ancient book known as The Ology. Young readers will discover a tale of adventure, mystery, and wonder, which will le…
"From...creator Sandra Dieckmann comes a captivating collection of Grimms’ fairy tales, accessibly written and illustrated with an eye to inclusivity. Including much-loved stories like "Rapunzel" and "Sleeping Beauty" as well as more obscure gems from the…
"The life cycles featured include pet animals, farm animals, wild mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and spiders." --Amazon.com
"When the five-foot-seven-inch Oliver Smoot and his friends at MIT decided to play a practical joke, he drew the short straw-and was selected to be the measurement device to carry it out. The task? Measuring the length of a bridge, one lying-down Oliver S…
"Deserts cover about one-fifth of the land on Earth and receive very little rain. However, these hot, sandy, and rocky landscapes are filled with the most unique and adaptable plants and animals. Discover everything about this mysterious and beautiful bio…
"From the best scorers, defenders, and goalies to the World Cup and everything in between, readers will find soccer’s latest and greatest stats here. Photos that pop and small bites of information make for fun, enjoyable reading for impassioned soccer fan…
"Join global superstar Jennifer Aniston and her food-obsessed dog, Clydeo, in the kitchen with this cookbook featuring thirty-five tasty, kid-friendly recipes for every meal of the day. From breakfast through dessert, young chefs will learn how to make y…
"In this illustrated biography collection, meet over twenty people with Down syndrome who have accomplished amazing things in their lives. Excelling in film, sports, business, photography, and more, these people are changing hearts and minds about their d…
"Heard about the poisonous tree in the Amazon rainforest that grows exploding fruit? Did you know that manatees control their buoyancy with farts? Or that the first vending machine was invented in ancient Egypt? In this compendium of obscure facts reader…
"Did you know that male narwhals have a long, spiraled tusk? The tusks can grow 10 feet (3 meters) long! In this introduction to narwhals, emergent readers will learn how these unique creatures find food, raise babies, and more. With brightly colored phot…
"Chipmunks may be small, but they live well in big cities! In this title, readers explore how these rodents thrive in urban areas. Carefully leveled text introduces how chipmunks find food, where they make homes, and how they interact with humans." --Publ…
"Papá Grande was once a sea turtle poacher but now he spends his days and nights caring for these endangered creatures. From greeting the turtles on the beach to protecting their eggs in the carefully constructed hatchery, there's always something to do t…
"Just like the migrating butterflies in Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum has grown and changed. As a little girl, she was fascinated by nature and the beautiful mariposas that would flutter around Mexico City, signifying the coming holiday of Hanukkah. She was a…
"Jump into 10 beautifully illustrated stories of extraordinary Rebel women and girls from around the world, past and present, with Rebel Girls 5-Minute Stories. Readers will join a tree-planting movement with Wangari Maathai before traveling back in time …
"Peaceful Warriors is about two historical figures who used the power of peaceful protests, nonviolent communication, and perseverance to bring about social change in the world. Mahatma Gandhi and his nonviolent movement began in 1915 and brought freedom…
"'Never look a lion in the eyes,' a mother tells her fearless girl. After a field trip to the Gir Forest, the girl learns all about the rare Asiatic lions of India, and from that day on, she dreams of taking care of them when she grows up. But not everyon…
"Dr. Kate Pelham Newcomb (or 'Dr. Kate,' as she was known to her patients) was a doctor in rural northern Wisconsin during the early 1900s, a time when very few women practiced medicine. Because the nearest hospital was over two hours away and the snowy r…
"From tiny dinosaurs to towering giants to some really unusual suspects, this book has it all! Find your favorite species, and unearth some new ones, too. Each of the illustrated dinosaurs is accompanied by fun facts and stats, giving you the lowdown on t…