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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Introduces readers to the life and career of basketball star James Harden.
With silly facts that are strangely true, laughable lists, conversation jokes, and long-story jokes with hilarious endings, this full-color, supersize book will have you rolling on the floor laughing. Sidesplitting topics include funny stuff about pets, t…
"When her parents are killed by poachers, Bubbles seems condemned to the life of an ivory orphan. Good fortune brings her together with a wildlife conservation advocate, who brings Bubbles to his preserve in America. Over time, the baby elephant learns to…
Describes some of the most unusual animals in nature, including the dumbo octopus, boxer crab, naked mole-rat, and three-toed sloth.
Offers instructions on how to draw several characters from classic Disney animated films, including Peter Pan, Bambi, Lady, Tramp, Pinocchio, and Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey. Includes tips and film insights from professional Disney animators.
Presents step-by-step instructions for drawing characters from the movie Moana.
When the station takes a call to say that you're in need an ambulance will get to you by driving at great speed. Come to the rescue with this speedy ambulance and its busy animal crew in this action-filled picture book. Zippy wordplay, zappy art, plus a h…
Learn how to become and astronaut in this exciting title! Packed with bitesize information and fun facts about the life of an astronaut, Astronaut in Training will tell you all about space, astronomy, and life on the International Space Station. And for a…
"LEGO builders, rejoice! The popular series that includes Brick Animals and Brick Cars and Trucks is back with Brick Pets! Discover 30 original, ingenious, and unique buildable projects. Free your inner creative genius with these fantastic brick builds th…
"Includes instructions for a huge range of exciting robot designs, including Brains, Drillbit, BattleR, Budd EE, SparkZ, and more."--Provided by publisher.
"Introduces the reader to facts about the sea"--Provided by publisher.
Describes the year-long metamorphosis from tadpole to frog.
Want to go to space? Before launch, you've got some work to do! Find out what scuba diving, medical skills, and survival training all have to do with being an astronaut.
Introduces bobcats, describing their physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat.
Patrolling almost anywhere, in any neighbourhood, police cars help police keep all things steady, safe, and good. Cruise around with some law-enforcing animal officers and their patrol cars in this dazzling picture book. Zippy wordplay, zappy art, plus a …
Compares events, inventions, and people that readers will be surprised existed at the same time in history.
"This fascinating series takes a very simple look at animal classifications, with each book focussing on a different group of animal. This book is about birds: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other groups of…
Through centuries of suffering, slavery, inequality, discrimination, segregation, and racist violence, African Americans have endured, resisted, fought, and, increasingly over time, won many battles. These victories were propelled by a groundswell of gras…
"This fascinating series takes a very simple look at animal classifications, with each book focussing on a different group of animal. This book is about mammals: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other groups …
"This fascinating series takes a very simple look at animal classifications, with each book focussing on a different group of animal. This book is about amphibians: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other grou…
Explains what spacewalking consists of, including collecting samples, fixing equipment, and sightseeing.
"This fascinating series takes a very simple look at animal classifications, with each book focussing on a different group of animal. This book is about fish: what they do, how they behave, and how these characteristics are different from other groups of …
Presents the wonders of space flight from the past, present, and far into the future.
Examines how astronauts eat, sleep, work, and even exercise in a weightless world.
"Whoosh! It is windy. Hold onto your hat and find out how wind forms. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to an online article, video, and discussion questions"--Provided by publisher.
"Splash! It is raining. Get under your umbrella and find out how rain forms. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to an online article, video, and discussion questions"--Provided by publi…
"Phew! The weather is hot. Grab a spot in the shade and find out why hot weather happens. Bring augmented reality to your students by downloading the free Capstone 4D app and scanning for access to an online article, video, and discussion questions"--Prov…
"Christmastime just got a whole lot merrier with Lots of Christmas Jokes for Kids. Over 250 hilarious, kid-friendly jokes and riddles will make the whole family laugh out loud! Q: Why is it always cold at Christmastime? A: Because Christmas is in Decembrr…
Combines information on bird anatomy, their evolution, their role in history, state birds, birdsongs, birdwatching, migration, preservation efforts, birds in the arts, backyard birds, and other topics with poems and folktales about birds.
Encourages readers to examine and question the patterns that arise in nature, exploring such patterns as branching, spinning, and spiraling.
Examines how animals killed during vehicle collisions can be useful in scientific research, from Tasmanian devil remains used in cancer research to red wolf remains used in genetic research and engineering.
"A history of the Crayola company starting with the company's formation by cousins Edwin Binney and C. Harold Smith through the 20th century and beyond, highlighting the innovations they made to the products and processes"--Provided by publisher.
Describes the story behind the famous "Earthrise" photograph taken from the Apollo 8 mission in 1968, detailing how the photograph had a galvanizing effect on a world of unrest.
"Flappers, flag-pole sitting, and the Ford Model T--these are just a few of the things that instantly conjure up a unique era--the Roaring Twenties. It was the bees' knees, the cat's meow. If you're not familiar with 1920s slang, all the more reason to re…
Chronicles the women's rights movement in the United States, from the beginning of the movement in the nineteenth century and the fight for equal rights in the 1960s to such present-day events as the Women's March in 2017.
"See the sights of Paris as never before! Award-winning illustrator Paul Thurlby takes us from A for Arc de Triomphe to the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre, and some lesser known gems of Paris. Paired with snippets of useful information about each la…
Shares information on the Apollo 8 mission and places it in its historical context as a country in a Cold War with Russia and reeling from domestic unrest needed something good to believe in.
Explains the science behind such historical inventions as the trebuchet and printing press, as well as modern technology for space exploration, earth sciences, food, and entertainment; profiles contemporary scientists; and suggests projects.
"A picture-book biography on science superstar Neil deGrasse Tyson, the groundbreaking American astrophysicist whose work has inspired a generation of young scientists and astronomers to reach for the stars!"--Provided by publisher.
A collection of poems celebrates the First Ladies of the United States, from Martha Washington to Melania Trump.
The inspirational story of William "Bill" Lewis, a hardworking blacksmith who slowly saved his money to free his family--Publisher-provided summary.
Profiles twenty social reformers throughout American history, including Samuel Adams, Susan B. Anthony, Cesar Chavez, Gilbert Baker, and Colin Kaepernick.