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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"Myron Uhlberg was born the hearing son of deaf parents at a time when American Sign Language was not well established and deaf people were often dismissed as being unintelligent. In this young reader adaptation of his acclaimed memoir, Hands of My Father…
The Apollo 11 astronauts have prepared carefully for their attempt to be the first men to land on the moon. The young narrator of this book has prepared carefully, too: he explains the design of the spacecraft, the flight from the earth to the moon, and t…
"A biography of Samuel Gompers, leader of the American Federation of Labor"--Publisher's description
Introduces all sorts of trains from around the world, covering different types of trains, how they are constructed, how they run, and who drives them.
Jump into the NBA action with this high interest account of the Los Angeles Lakers pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Kobe Bryant.
"This high-interest title summarizes the history of the Detroit Pistons professional basketball team, highlighting memorable events and noteworthy players such as Isiah Thomas"--Provided by publisher.
"Invites middle school kids on a journey of a lifetime to explore the comets, meteors, asteroids, sun, planets, and moons that make up the solar system. Kids learn about the history of space exploration and discovery, along with the tools of astronomy tha…
This book is packed with full-color screenshots showing the newest, coolest ways to use one of Minecraft's coolest features. With Hacks for Minecrafters: Command Blocks, kids will learn everything they need to know about manipulating and programming comma…
Presents twenty-two imaginative poems about soccer, including a coach who inspires players to fly like the wind and a shin guard that begs to be donned.
"An informative, illustrated history of the Statue of Liberty and how it came to America"--Provided by publisher..
"A light-hearted nonfiction picture book about the formation and history of the moon and its history in relation to earth--told from the perspective of the moon itself!"--Provided by publisher.
Answers science questions from children all over the globe about such topics as space, chemistry, and the human body.
Explores the science behind food and cooking, in a book that includes twenty experiments for young readers to further understand the science at home.
"Nikola Tesla was a physicist, scientist, electrical engineer, and world-renowned inventor whose accomplishments faded into oblivion after his death in 1943. He was omitted from most history books, while his colleagues and competitors (including Thomas Ed…
On June 16, 1976, Hector Pieterson, an ordinary boy, lost his life after getting caught up in what was supposed to be a peaceful protest. Black South African students were marching against a new law requiring that they be taught half of their subjects in …
"This illustrated survey book is a collection of forty diverse men who helped their communities"--Provided by publisher.
Recounts the superstar's rise from shy young girl to iconic performer and shares the trials and triumphs she experienced along the way.
LEGO figures present information on such moving machines as a race car, a concrete mixer, a kayak, an ambulance, a steam train, and a jumbo jet.
Provides a sensitive vocabulary for initiating discussions and exploration of gender identity.
Explores the concept of biodiversity and enforces key ideas through science experiments.
"The Middle Grade Memoir of a Girl Boxer and Future Olympian. In this Lean-In style inspirational memoir, twelve-year-old Jesselyn Silva offers a ringside seat to girl power and what it takes to win in the ring and in life: punch by punch. Girl Boxer sho…
Recounts the true adventures of Henry, a border collie, who works with his human partner, Ian, to rescue people trapped from avalanches in the dangerous British Columbia mountains.
Uses cartoon-style characters to introduce readers to topics related to space exploration and the spacecraft that have been used for it.
Recounts the life of P.T. Barnum, the legendary showman who transformed the American circus into a popular phenomenon.
"Sink your teeth into this guide to all of the funny, weird, and downright freaky characters from [the video game] Hungry Shark! From supernatural swimmers like Zombie Shark, to prehistoric predators like Megalodon and Mr. Snappy, this guide has all the …