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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Shares the inspiring story of Malala Yousafzai, the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.
"What kind of house does Garfield live in? A nuthouse, of course! The Arbuckle home is located just around the bend, where Jon and his wacky pets display their mad skills for having fun! Experience the zaniness with this all-new collection of quirky comic…
In the final volume of this series, Scrooge McDuck fights for the Treasure of the Knights Templar!
"Senator Kamala Harris's picture book memoir in which she tells her life story and shows how everyone can be a superhero"--Provided by publisher.
"Your body is a fighting machine! It has a defense system to protect you from harmful invaders. Learn how the body fights germs, repairs injuries, and keeps you healthy, and what happens when diseases and infection occur."-- Provided by publisher.
Some of the most amazing and unique animals on the planet live in the jungles of the world. From the tigers roaming the rain forests of Asia, to the gorillas in the mists of central Africas jungles, and the rare pink dolphins at play in the Amazon, Jungle…
India is a diverse country with hundreds of ethnic communities. Read how Indian food has found a regular place on American and European tables, while remaining a touchstone for Indian immigrant communities.
Blast off to the oldest star in our galaxy, zoom around planetary nebulae dubbed "the butterflies of space," circle past humongous, ringed exoplanets, and close in on newly discovered orbs that just might support alien life. David Aguilar, former Director…
Where do Ponies go when they're sick? The horsepital! What do you call the Pony who lives next door? Your neigh-bor! Pinkie Pie can sure stirrup the laughs when she ponies up some of her silliest, most hoof-slapping, My Little Pony-themed jokes--guarantee…
The story of a young boy who has a gift for seeing the natural world around him.
Bobby is a young boy whose mother is being treated for cancer. He asks his grandmother to explain what is happening to his mother and she answers using the analogy of weeds in a garden. Suitable for children of elementary school age. Additional informatio…
"Follow Martin as he gets to learn all about MRI machines after a bad fall at school and learns that going inside the 'tunnel' is not as scary as he thought!"--Back cover.
Introduces astronomy and the things it studies through profiles in which the Solar System, the planets, stars, and the Milky Way galaxy introduce themselves.
"Engaging images accompany information about ghosts in battlefields. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
"Engaging images accompany information about ghosts in cemeteries. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
"Jules and Jim are best friends. They play together. They go to school together. They grow up together. Through it all, Jim is always a little ahead of Jules-a little faster, a little stronger. So, when Canada goes to war against Germany in 1914, Jim is t…
A collection of poems profiles the Chicago author who gave voice to the urban African American experience in the twentieth century.
An illustrated encyclopedia describing the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of a variety of animals.
Offers an official character reference to Roblox, including biographical information and listings of avatar items.
Discusses the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of elephants.
Presents the most interesting, monumental, and strange sports stories of the past year, including championship statistics in baseball, football, basketball, hockey, golf, and tennis.
A reference guide includes records in the realms of popular culture, sports, science, nature, and technology, and includes a section of United States records.
"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of Nebraska."--Provided by publisher.
Explains the theory of evolution by natural selection through the story of how land and marine iguana species diverged in the Galapagos Islands.
Popcorn stories and legends as well as two original recipes accompany explanations of popcorn's origins and manufacture.
Presents the life of Clara Luper, an African-American teacher and local civil rights leader who taught her students about equality and led them in lunch counter sit-in demonstrations in Oklahoma City in 1958.
Looks at how the Asian Silk Roads have acted as a crucible of culture throughout history, capturing the importance of these networks that linked the world.
"Malala retells her story of speaking out for girls' education rights for chapter book readers"--Provided by publisher.
"Come along on a journey through the aquatic habitat of a forested wetland. Meet birds and bobcats, along with the beavers and beetles that call the soggy forest home. Kevin Kurtz continues his award-winning "A Day In" series, and once again delights read…
Presents the life and accomplishments of Lil Hardin Armstrong, a ground breaking jazz artist, pianist, composer, bandleader, and the wife of Louis Armstrong.
Introduces elephants, discussing everything from their constantly growing tusks and their six sets of teeth to their ability to purr and the ways readers can help conservation efforts.
The author tracks down stinging animals and chronicles getting stung by each of them, including a scorpion, fire ants, and executioner wasps.
The history of soccer is explained through the lens of such school subjects as math, biology, and geography, in a book that includes weird trivia and quizzes.
"A nonfiction collection of profiles of prominent activists for young readers"--Provided by publisher.
Introduces the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice of the United States and how her life experiences shaped who she would become.
Presents an illustrated biography of a boy and his journey for understanding.
Spring after spring : how Rachel Carson inspired the environmental movement / Stephanie Roth Sisson.
Traces Rachel Carson's journey as a scientist and writer, from her childhood observing the interconnectedness of nature to her adult life as an environmental activist, ultimately paving the way for the modern green movement.