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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Moose / Melissa Gish.
"A look at moose, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their imposing antlers, behaviors, relationships with humans, and secure status in the world today." --publisher's website
Poops and Farts : the bottom line / written by Štěpánka Sekaninová ; illustrated by Miroslava Gomolčáková & Daniel Handák.
"Dive into the hilarious world of poops and farts in this fully illustrated, comic-style book that explores their role in our lives and nature with humor. Get ready for a laugh-out-loud adventure in Poops and Farts: The Bottom Line, a fully illustrated n…
A kids book about coping skills / by Megan Knipe.
"Big feelings are a natural part of the human experience. But learning how to process and express them in a healthy way takes practice. With this book, learn coping strategies for managing big emotions, and start building a toolbox of the ones that work b…
The hidden heroes of science / written by Peter Gallivan ; illustrated by Robbie Cathro.
"Do you ever find yourself feeling curious about who created the science behind some of our most impressive structures? Or wonder who it was that invented the equipment you find in your classroom? Well, wonder no more. This groundbreaking book covers all …
Brazil : from the Amazon rainforest to the samba-filled streets of Rio de Janeiro, take an exciting adventure through Brazil.
"Embark on an educational journey with this enriching Brazil country profile book, specifically tailored for elementary school pupils"--Provided by publisher.
Norway : discover the Scandinavian country of Norway, with its majestic mountains, stunning fjords, and unique culture.
"Embark on an educational journey with this enriching Norway country profile book, specifically tailored for elementary school pupils"--Provided by publisher.
Make a difference / author, Sital Gorasia ;illustrator, Susanna Rumiz.
"Beep and Boots notice that their library needs more books so they arrange a school fair to raise money. The bustling fair is packed with an arts and crafts table, a bouncy castle, and more. The pair work hard, counting out change and adding up their taki…
What if... you didn't make snot? : and other amazing human body questions / written by Emma Young ; illustrated by Super Freak.
"Prepare to learn all about the human body, from blood vessels to the brain and nerves to nutrients, in this engaging question-and-answer book. What If You Didn’t Make Snot? is not your usual science book....[Readers] can dip in and out of bite-sized inf…
My first encyclopedia : introduce little ones to the world of learning / authors, Andrea Mills, Carol Watson ; illustrators Ed Myer, Mark Ruffle.
"Discover key subjects including science, space, history, and nature. Learn about everyday lief, and travel by land, air, and water. Meet insects and birds, and explore animal habitats. See how technology has changed through time, find out how to look …
The magical wheel of the year : a tale of the pagan festivals with activities & rituals / Bérengère Demoncy and Victoria Ruiz y Lopez
"Join sisters Selene and Gaia on a magical adventure to celebrate the 8 festivals of the Pagan Wheel of the Year. Party with ghosts at SAMHAIN, decorate a tree with forest animals at YULE, dance with elves and fairies on BELTANE, and enjoy some midsummer…
Baseball / James Buckley Jr..
"Learn about the history of baseball and softball, top moments in the game, and some of the greatest players"--Back cover.
Where are the Everglades? / by Nico Medina ; illustrated by Gregory Copeland.
"Long before the Everglades became one of the largest wetlands in the world and a national park, it was covered by a warm, shallow sea. Across millions of years, sea levels dropped, the land below surfaced, and the area transformed into a thriving environ…
Underwater battles / by Jerry Pallotta ; illustrated by Rob Bolster.
"Which underwater animals would win in a head-to-head battle? Find out in this awesome bind-up of four books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of ocean battles to satisfy all kinds of animal fans, including Hammerhead v…
Out of this world : poems to make you laugh, smile and think / Michael Rosen ; drawings by Ed Vere.
"A brand new collection of poetry by former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, with illustrations by acclaimed artist Ed Vere. What would it be like to live in the future? Or underwater? What would you do if you coul…
Disasters : seriously deadly facts about natural disasters.
"Kids can experience many of the natural disasters that wreak havoc across our planet in this comprehensive, full-color book that's packed with infographics and eye-popping photography. Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, tsunamis, and …
The ultimate book of whales : up-close encounters with Earth's mightiest mammals / Brian Skerry with Stephanie Warren Drimmer.
"Dive into the beautiful world of whales with award-winning underwater photographer Brian Skerry as your guide. From gigantic blue whales to fantastical-looking narwhals to playful dolphins (yes, they're whales, too!), tiny minke whales to barnacle-covere…
Ice hockey / Eric Zweig.
"Learn about the history of ice hockey, top moments in the game, and some of the greatest players of all time"--Provided by publisher.
The Black Mambas : the world's first all-woman anti-poaching unit / Kelly Crull.
"Head out on patrol with the Black Mambas, South Africa’s first women-led anti-poaching unit. This anti-poaching team is unlike any other: they carry no weapons. Instead, they keep animals safe with frequent patrols and a keen eye for footprints, snares,…
Cooking up change : grandma's recipes from a year in Black history / written by Michael Platt ; illustrated by Alleanna Harris
"Cooking Up Change is both a celebration of Black history and an invitation to experience it through the lens of food. With biographies of figures who shaped important events and mouthwatering recipes that carry their essence, this book will inspire futur…
Chess for kids / by Elena Ulyeva ; illustrated by Nadezhda Nechaeva and Alina Ruban.
"This...introduction to chess teaches children the basic rules of the game, the names of the pieces, and how they move on the board. Readers can follow along with an adorable character named Little Pawn as she finds her way across the chessboard to reach …
A sick history of medicine : a warts-and-all book full of fun facts and disgusting discoveries / written by Jelena Poleksic ; illustrated by Ella Kasperowicz.
"If you don’t like going to the doctor, spare a thought for your ancestors. Got a headache? We can drill into your skull! Need to buy medicine? Can we recommend a dose of ground-up Egyptian mummy? Want to fight off diseases? Try smelling a stinky cesspit.…
The great narwhal rescue : saving the Arctic Ocean's narwhals / by Sandra Markle.
"With their long tusks, narwhals are unique whales that live in the Arctic Ocean. But as climate change causes global temperatures to rise, less and less sea ice is covering the Arctic Ocean each year. Narwhals are left vulnerable without the ice, which …
An anthology of shells : a collection of fascinating shells from around the world / written by Simon P. Aiken ; illustrated by Angela Rizza and Daniel Long.
Readers "can marvel at a wide range of shells from around the world that no collection would be complete without. Learn all about the shell shapes, colors, and textures–and get up close with the snails, crabs, and clams that live in them." --publisher's w…
Garfield : bacon me drool / by Jim Davis.
"While Garfield is best known for his insatiable appetite for lasagna, he also believes in making time for bacon, and lots of it. Fans of the fat cat won’t want to be disturbed as they happily devour this latest batch of scrumptious comics." --publisher's…
The treasure hunt : true stories of treasures lost, stolen, and found / Leisa Stewart-Sharpe ; illustrated by Gordy Wright.
"YOU are the treasure hunter . . . Following a trail of intriguing clues, take an epic journey around the world and discover heart-stopping true stories of treasure lost, stolen, and found. Exactly where is Queen Nefertiti’s mummy HIDDEN? Can the Titanic’…
Food around the world : ways we enjoy food across countries and cultures / written by Gill Budgell ; illustrated by Tom Heard.
"Discover fascinating facts about the food on your plate and tasty dishes from all around the world...[Readers] can explore the significance of food to different cultures and the variety of ways in which food is prepared and shared. Then learn how diet ca…
Geography : a children's encyclopedia / written by John Woodward ; [consultant, Dr. Kim Bryan]
"Learn all about geography on planet Earth in this jam-packed visual encyclopedia for children."--Provided by publisher.
Bug snacks : how eating insects can change the world / words by Jess French ; pictures by Zoë Ingram.
"From crunchy crickets to tiny ants, young readers will take a mouthwatering journey where bug pizza and grasshopper snacks are on the menu--captivating readers with the yuck (and maybe the yum) factor! Colorful, wacky illustrations and fun facts will hel…
Earthrise : the story of the photograph that changed the way we see our planet / Leonard S. Marcus.
"From renowned researcher and children's lit scholar Leonard S. Marcus comes a middle-grade nonfiction book about the astonishing photograph taken during the Apollo 8 mission that forever shifted the way we view our planet"--Provided by publisher.
Watching and waiting : what hatches from nature's nurseries / Sara Levine.
"What should you do if you find eggs or egg cases when you're exploring the outdoors? You could wait and watch and even come back to check on them to see what emerges"--Provided by publisher.
Meet Caitlin Clark : basketball superstar / Margaret J. Goldstein.
"Caitlin Clark has gotten more buzz than any other female basketball player in history. And for good reason. In 2024, the starting guard for the Indiana Fever scored more points than any other college women’s player had ever scored in a season and led the…
Meet Naomi Osaka : tennis superstar / Percy Leed.
"Four-time Grand Slam singles champion Naomi Osaka began playing tennis when she was three years old. She worked hard in her lessons to improve, leading her to become a pro player at just 15 years old! Osaka rose through the ranks and competed against gre…
Cherokee / Heather Bruegl.
"The Cherokee make up one of the largest tribal nations in the United States. In this introduction, readers will learn about Cherokee people, their lives today, their ancestral lands, and how they are carrying traditions forward. This book includes: High…
Alligators : wetland engineers / Heather E. Schwartz.
"Alligators are engineers of the wetlands. Learn all about these amazing animals, including where they live, details about their life cycle, how they change their environment, and how the changes they make benefit other wildlife." --publisher's website
We spy fungi : search and find mushrooms, cacti, and other fascinating plants / Rebecca Donnelly ; illustrated by Francisco Fonseca.
"Plants that look like rocks! A fungus that looks like a nest! It’s a weird world out there, and you’ll find some of the weirdest plants and fungi in this book! From South America to South Africa and across the United States, fascinating fungi and peculia…
Choctaw / Heather Bruegl.
"The Choctaw made their homes in the southeastern woodlands for hundreds of years. Today, they make up one of the largest Indigenous groups in the United States. In this introduction readers will learn about Choctaw people, their lives today, their ancest…
Twist, tumble, triumph : the story of champion gymnast Ágnes Keleti / Deborah Bodin Cohen and Kerry Olitzky ; illustrated by Martina Peluso.
"Doing gymnastics, Ágnes Keleti feels free—until the day her coach tells her there's a new law in Hungary barring Jewish athletes from the gym. Once Germany sends soldiers into Budapest, they are impossible to ignore and Ágnes hatches a plan. With identit…
How to survive on the moon : lunar lessons from a rocket scientist / author, Joalda Morancy ; illustrator, Aaron Cushley.
"Humans are heading back to the moon. But once we get there, how on the moon will we stay alive? In this practical guide, future astronauts will learn how to build underground cities in lava tubes, shield themselves from razor-sharp moon dust, and grow th…
Rise and fall : great empires that shaped the world / text by Peter Allen and Ziggy Hanaor ; illustrations by Peter Allen.
"Journey back in time to discover the fascinating histories of nine ancient civilisations; their rise, their decline and their legacies. You may know of the Vikings, the Aztecs and the Mongols - perhaps even Minoa, Mali and Benin. But what about Kamakura…
My pollinator garden : how I plant for bees, butterflies, beetles, and more / by Jordan Zwetchkenbaum ; illustrated by Kate Cosgrove.
"Bees need pollen and nectar from flowers. But not all flowers feed all bees. Some bees need long, narrow flowers. Some bees need short flowers. Some tiny bees can’t fly far and need flowers that are nearby. Some bees can take pollen from only one partic…
Ancient Armenia / [D Simons]
"Join us on a journey through time and explore the rich history and culture of ancient Armenia! From the first settlers to the great rulers and heroes, this book is filled with fascinating stories and legends of a land that has stood the test of time. D…
On my block : stories and paintings by fifteen artists / edited by Dana Goldberg.
"Is there a corner of your block that you love to explore? A room in your house that holds a special memory? A piece of your home country that you particularly miss? A faraway place you’ve only heard about from an elder family member that excites your ima…
Meet Sarah Nurse / Margaret J. Goldstein.
"In 2022, Sarah Nurse became the first Canadian biracial athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in women’s hockey. Raised in a family of athletes, Sarah Nurse began her hockey career at a young age. After playing on youth and school teams, Nurse played for…
How to be a ladybug / written by Laura Knowles ; illustrated by Steven Wood.
"Follow a newly hatched ladybug as she learns the ins and outs of ladybughood, and meet plenty of fascinating bug characters along the way, in this first graphic novel. Narrated by a wise old grasshopper, offering tips and tricks on how to be a ladybug...…
Can volcanoes turn the Moon blue? : discover the science behind volcanology / written by Olivia Watson ; illustrated by Verónika Cháves Morales.
"It’s a big question—can volcanoes turn the moon blue? Volcanoes are incredible, as are the volcanologists who study them! Volcanic eruptions are powerful, and it’s amazing that their effects could even reach the moon! Check out . . . if drones can be u…
Can mushrooms save the world? : discover the science behind mycology / written by Eliza Jeffery ; illustrated by Daniel Limon.
"Mushrooms and fungi are incredible, as are the mycologists who study them! Mushrooms may be small, but they are big hitters when it comes to keeping our planet healthy. Check out . . . the secret lives of mushrooms ; giant fungi that used to rule the ea…
Homophobia : deal with it and turn aggression into allyship / Steven Solomon ; illustrated by Nick Johnson.
"That's so gay! is a phrase commonly heard in school halls and playgrounds. But when used as a put-down, it's also homophobic. With plenty of quizzes, Q+As, comics, and scenarios, this interactive and highly visual new edition of Homophobia: Deal with It …