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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Animal climate heroes! / Alison Pearce Stevens ; illustrated by Jason Ford.
"In our left corner we have the meanest villain that’s ever existed. Responsible for rising seas and loss of biodiversity, it’s climate change ready to wreak havoc on the Earth. But in our right corner? We have four superheroes ready to save the day! For…
Rebel girls celebrate neurodiversity : 25 tales of creative thinkers / text by Shadae Mallory.
"This collection features 25 inspiring tales of neurodivergent artists, athletes, innovators, and more. Read about how these women and girls thought creatively, achieved their dreams, and advocated for the rights of neurodivergent people everywhere. Walk…
My little golden book about whales / by Bonnie Bader ; illustrated by Steph Laberis.
"[D]iscover the wonderful world of whales! This informative Little Golden Book introduces little ones to these gentle giants with colorful illustrations and cool facts. How many kinds of whales are there? What do they eat? How do they communicate? Dive in…
American Sign Language for kids : 101 easy signs for nonverbal communication / Rochelle Barlow ; illustrations by Natalia Sanabria.
"There has never been a better way to start learning American Sign Language. Ideal for parents of nonverbal children or children with communication impairments (ages 3-6), American Sign Language for Kids offers a simple way to introduce both of you to ASL…
The Salem witch trials : spot the myths / by Megan Cooley Peterson.
"Starting in 1692, many American colonists accused others of being witches in Salem, Massachusetts. It resulted in the deaths of several innocent people. Myths about the Salem Witch Trials have stuck around for hundreds of years. Were only women accused o…
The golden apples / by Dan Yashinsky ; illustrated by Ekaterina Khlebnikova.
"Jack may be good at following recipes, but he's not very good at following directions. When his two older brothers fail to find the golden bird that made off with their father's prize golden apples, Jack steps up for the job. But there are many challenge…
Pulleys pull their weight / Andi Diehn ; illustrated by Micah Rauch.
"What if an elephant sat on your book and refused to move? How could you lift it? Very carefully! You might want to use a pulley. A pulley is one of six simple machines that are designed to make different kinds of work such as lifting, pulling, pushing ea…
Screws keep things secure / Andi Diehn ; illustrated by Micah Rauch.
"Build your treehouse with screws! Screws are one of the simple machines that are designed to make different kinds of work easier! Lifting, pulling, pushing, and fastening things together—all these tasks are more efficient when you use a simple machine. I…
Levers lessen the load / Andi Diehn ; illustrated by Micah Rauch.
"Have you ever played on a seesaw? You were using a lever! A lever is one of six simple machines that are designed to make different kinds of work easier. Lifting, pulling, pushing—all these tasks are more efficient when you use a simple machine. In Leve…
Wedges make a point / Andi Diehn ; illustrated by Micah Rauch.
"How do you keep a truck from rolling? A door from closing? And how do you cut through banana bread? All of these questions have the same answer—a wedge! Wedges are one of the simple machines that help make work easier by using mechanical advantage. In W…
Wheels make the world go round / Andi Diehn ; illustrated by Micah Rauch.
"If you were designing a wheelbarrow, how would you make it move easily when you pushed it? Skis? Stilts? Springs? How about wheels? The wheel is a simple machine that has been used for centuries to make work easier for humans. Look at all the cars, tru…
A business of ferrets : collective nouns of the animal kingdom / written and illustrated by Lauren Beckwith.
This "picture book explor[es] the creativity of collective nouns in the animal kingdom. Highly detailed...illustrations invite both the child and the adult reader to delight in the imagery suggested by a parliament of owls, a kaleidoscope of butterflies,…
Planting hope : a portrait of photographer Sebastião Salgado / Philip Hoelzel ; illustrated by Renato Alarcão.
"As a young boy, Sebastião Salgado loved exploring his parents’ farm in the forests of Brazil, always dreaming of what might lie beyond his view. When he went away to school, he met Lélia, who showed him how to use a camera. As he looked through the lens,…
You are here : United States / Carrie Gleason.
"Welcome to the United States! Discover the landmarks that make the United States well known around the world--natural wonders, such as Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon, monuments, such as the Statue of Liberty, and historic buildings, such as the White …
The fastest drummer : clap your hands for Viola Smith! / Dean Robbins ; illustrated by Susanna Chapman.
"Five girls played together in the Smith Sisters Orchestra: Irene on trombone, Erma on vibraphone, Edwina on trumpet, Mildred on violin, and Lila on saxophone. But what of the littlest sister? When Viola’s time came, almost every instrument was taken . . …
Incredible : stars of the plant world. / Benjamin Flouw ; translated by Wendeline A. Hardenberg.
"Discover the most unusual and impressive plants on Earth! Towering sequoias, giant Saguaro cacti, prehistoric plants, incredible palms and many more fill the pages of this large format book. The detailed illustrations are accompanied by fascinating facts…
Rumi : poet of joy and love/ Rashin Kheiriyeh.
"'Be a friend to everyone.' Rumi’s words are needed now more than ever. A picture book biography of the renowned Persian poet that introduces children to Rumi’s life and teachings. Even the greatest poet was once a child. And so it was with Rumi. When he …
Only in Florida / Heather Alexander; illustrated by J. Moffat-Peña.
"Explore Florida, the US state known for sea, sand, sun and fun, with this book full of quickfire facts and colourful maps. Glide by gators in the Everglades, ride rollercoasters in Orlando, and move to the music of Miami as you explore this unique and di…
Legends of the NFL / by Tyler Blue.
"Legends of the NFL profiles twenty-eight top retired players, from the gridiron greats of past generations, like Joe Montana and Jim Brown, to recent superstars like Randy Moss and Tom Brady. Filled with fascinating stories about these legends’ early liv…
Science FACTopia! : follow the trail of 400 STEM-tastic facts / by Rose Davidson ; illustrated by Andy Smith.
Science FACTopia! is the sixth title in the bestselling FACTopia! series. Here you'll find an ingenious trail of 400 facts about space, animals, rocks and crystals, virtual reality, the body, coding, 3D printing, engineering, plants, fungi, math, and more…
Wild places : the life of naturalist David Attenborough / written by Hayley Rocco ; illustrated by John Rocco.
"As a boy, David loved exploring the wild places near his home in England, collecting fossils, rocks, and newts. When he grew older, he got a job in television, where he had an idea for a new kind of show: He would travel to wild places all over the world…
How to teach grown-ups about climate change : the cutting-edge science of our changing planet / foreword by Dr. Michael E. Mann ; written by Patricia Daniels ; illustrations by Aaron Blecha.
"Never has there been a more perfect time to empower kids to take the lead and educate their grown-ups about climate change. Featuring a foreword by internationally renowned climate scientist Dr. Michael E. Mann and bursting with fabulous original illustr…
The rock in my throat / written by Kao Kalia Yang ; illustrated by Jiemei Lin.
"At first, no one noticed when I stopped talking at school. In this moving true story, Kao Kalia Yang shares her experiences as a young Hmong refugee navigating life at home and at school. Having seen the poor treatment her parents received when making t…
Nature spy guide / Shelley Rotner.
"What can you find in nature? Look for bright flowers and listen to buzzing bees! Feel rough tree bark and taste a sweet apple! Join author and photographer Shelley Rotner as she encourages kids to use their senses to safely explore the outdoors. With sim…
Be a nature explorer! : outdoor activities and adventures / Peter Wohlleben ; translated by Jane Billinghurst ; illustrated by Belle Wuthrich.
52 outdoor activities one for every week of the year! Being outside is fun when you've got lots to explore, discover, track, and create! This book is filled with educational activities that kids will love, like harvesting algae, pressing flowers, and watc…
Who is Michael Phelps? / by Micah Hecht ; illustrated by Manuel Gutierrez.
"Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Michael Phelps began swimming at age seven at the urging of his mom. As a young boy, Michael was brimming with energy--more energy than most other kids his age--and Mrs. Phelps thought this sport could help keep hi…
The enigma girls : how ten teenagers broke ciphers, kept secrets, and helped win World War II / Candace Fleming.
""You are to report to Station X at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire, in four days time....That is all you need to know." This was the terse telegram hundreds of young women throughout the British Isles received in the spring of 1941, as World War II raged…
Cactus Queen : Minerva Hoyt establishes Joshua Tree National Park / written by Lori Alexander ; pictures by Jenn Ely.
"Long before she became known as the Cactus Queen, Minerva Hamilton Hoyt found solace in the unexpected beauty of the Mojave Desert in California. She loved the jackrabbits and coyotes, the prickly cacti, and especially the weird, spiky Joshua trees. How…
Countries of the world : facts at your fingertips.
"Which is the biggest country in the world? Which one has the most people? Which one has three capital cities? Find the answers to these questions and more in the pages of this illustrated reference guide to all the countries of the world....Learn about …
Hooray for she, he, ze, and they! : what are your pronouns today? / Lindz Amer ; illustrated by Kate Alizadeh.
"A young informational storybook introducing the concept of pronouns and identifying one's pronouns to kids"--Provided by publisher.
Who was her own work of art? : Frida Kahlo / by Terry Blas ; illustrated by Ashanti Fortson.
"Explore Mexican painter Frida Kahlo’s rise to stardom as she travels from Mexico to New York City for her first-ever solo exhibition and sets the art world aflame. A story of independence, determination, and finding beauty within one’s scars, this graphi…
Wisconsin / by Christina Earley.
"Welcome to Wisconsin! Let Peyton show you around the state where she lives. Learn about her state's flag, animal, and flower. Find out her favorite activities too!"--Provided by publisher.
The longest shot : how Larry Kwong changed the face of hockey / Chad Soon and George Chiang ; illustrated by Amy Qi.
"This illustrated nonfiction book for middle grade readers tells the story of how Larry Kwong became the first player of Asian descent in the NHL"--Provided by publisher.
The girl who figured it out : the inspiring true story of wheelchair athlete Minda Dentler becoming an Ironman World Champion / words by Minda Dentler ; pictures by Stephanie Dehennin.
"Minda Dentler made history when she became the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the world's toughest triathlon, using only her arms to finish a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and 26.2 mile marathon. But the journey there wasn't easy. Minda…
Merriam Webster's talk like an expert : Dinosaurs, 400 words for budding paleontologists / consultant editor, Ellen-Thérèse Lamm ; illustrator, Daniel Long.
"Do you know what pieces of fossilized dinosaur poop are called? (Answer: Coprolites.) How about the large collar at the back of a Triceratops’s skull? (Answer: Frill.) Take a deep dive into the science behind these creatures with this impressive book fro…
Remembering Rosalind Franklin : Rosalind Franklin & the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA / by Tanya Lee Stone ; illustrated by Gretchen Ellen Powers.
"An inspiring nonfiction picture book about Rosalind Franklin, the groundbreaking chemist who helped discover the structure of DNA, by the award-winning, bestselling author of Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors? and Elizabeth Leads the Way"--Provided by publ…
Sick! : the twists and turns behind animal germs / by Heather L. Montgomery ; illustrated by Lindsey Leigh.
"When a super sickness lands on the land, when a parasite becomes more than a pest, when an infection ignites an epidemic, what's a body to do? Your body is an animal body, so why not ask the animals? Follow the scientists, around the world and into thei…
How to be your dog's best friend / written and illustrated by Elena Bulay ; translated from the Russian by Lena Traer.
"Meet Lena and her rescue dog Jo! This is the true story of how Lena and Jo became best friends, told through Lena’s own beautiful illustrations. It’s also a guidebook, packed with useful tips about caring for a dog of your own. Learn how to choose a dog…
Mighty scared : the amazing ways animals defend themselves / Erin Silver ; illustrated by Hayden Maynard.
"Learn about the wild, wacky and downright disgusting ways some animals react out of fear. Are you afraid of the dark? Of getting lost? Or of something you saw in a movie? Maybe someone laughed at you for being scared or called you a chicken. That’s okay…
God's little astronomer / written by Tina Cho ; illustrated by Marta Álvarex Miguéns.
"From the sun, moon, stars, constellations, and comets, this out-of-this-world introduction to space will not only introduce budding astronomers to new words, facts, and concepts, but will encourage them to see God in the universe he created and reinforce…
Pedal, balance, steer : Annie Londonderry, the first woman to cycle around the world / Vivian Kirkfield ; illustrated by Alison Jay.
"In the 1890s, times were tough, and opportunities for women were few and far between. When mother-of-three Annie Londonderry saw an ad promising $10,000 to a woman who could cycle around the world in a year, something no one thought possible, she decided…
Milkweed for monarchs / by Christine Van Zandt ; illustrated by Alejandra Barajas.
"Every year, monarch butterflies migrate to warmer climates for overwintering months. However, changing environments make it continually more difficult to find food and places to lay eggs. In this nonfiction picture book, the monarch's life cycle is detai…
Guts for glory : the story of Civil War soldier Rosetta Wakeman / written and illustrated by JoAnna Lapati.
"Through scratchboard art and quotes from the subject's letters, this picture book biography follows the life of Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, who served in the Union army disguised as a man. Back matter materials include an author's note, two glossaries, recomm…
One of a kind : the life of Sydney Taylor / Richard Michelson ; illustrated by Sarah Green.
For fans of All-of-a-Kind Family, here is the true story of how Sarah Brenner, a poor girl from New York City's Lower East Side, became Sydney Taylor: dancer, actress, and successful children's book author. Sarah Brenner might have come from an all-of-a-k…
Universal guide to the night sky / Lisa Harvey-Smith ; illustrations by Sophie Beer.
"Wherever you are in this world, in the Northern or Southern hemisphere, in the city or a remote region, Universal Guide to the Night Sky takes you through the remarkable features of planet Earth’s starry sky. Receive a personal tour through the wonders …
Who was Langston Hughes? / by Billy Merrell ; illustrated by Gregory Copeland.
"Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, Missouri, and was raised by his grandmother, who told him many stories of the Black American experience and taught him to be proud of his race from a young age. With her guidance, Langston went on to become a talented …
Not yet : the story of an unstoppable ice skater / written by Zahra Lari and Hadley Davis ; illustrated by Sara Alfageeh.
"After watching an ice-skating movie, young Zahra sets her mind to learn how to ice skate even though her family and friends doubt her abilities. After all, she's too old to learn, the rink is too cold, and figure skaters don't look like her... not yet at…
Green transportation / Priyanka Lamichhane.
"Electric cars. Solar-powered planes. Poop-fueled trucks. Each of these technological advances in transportation is bringing us ever closer to a green future, and more are being developed all the time. Considering how many vehicles are on our roads--and i…
Where is Jerusalem? / by Ellen Morgan ; illustrated by Stephen Marchesi.
"In 2005, a group of construction workers in Jerusalem made an incredible discovery. Underneath the parking lot they were digging up lay an ancient city that was built in the tenth century! Three years later, gold coins from an even earlier century were f…
What is a solar eclipse? / by Dana Meachen Rau ; illustrated by Gregory Copeland.
"Just in time for the third North American total solar eclipse of the twenty-first century, this book explains how to safely observe solar eclipses, how long eclipses last, and why they result in a blackout period during the day. Young armchair astronomer…
Digestive system / Priyanka Lamichhane.
Discover the main systems of our amazing human body with this new series of books! Digestion starts the minute you put food or a drink in your mouth. And by the time the process ends, your body has taken every bit of nutrition possible from your food. Did…
Muscular system / Natasha Vizcarra.
"Our muscular system covers our bodies from head to toe. It helps keep us upright and gives us the power to stand, sit, run, smile, and more. Did you know that your muscles make up one-third of your body weight? Or that your tongue is made up of eight sep…
Leafy landmarks : travels with trees / by Michelle Schaub ; illustrated by Anne Lambelet.
"Through a variety of poetic forms, readers journey across the continental United States to visit 14 historic tree sites. Trees include the Emancipation Oak in Virginia to the Methuselah tree in California. Facts cover geography, history, and nature"--Pro…
Green energy / Jasmine Ting.
"Envision a brighter future with this STEM-based subset of True Books. We use a lot of energy to power our lives - from our homes and cars to our tablets and handheld games. The challenge facing us today is finding sustainable energy methods that will ens…
Make your mark, make a difference : a kid's guide to standing up for people, animals, and the planet / Joan Marie Galat.
"Kids today are more aware than ever of the issues that impact people, animals, and the planet, but getting involved can be an overwhelming prospect. Make Your Mark, Make a Difference: A Kid's Guide to Standing Up for People, Animals, and the Planet provi…
A plate of hope : the inspiring story of Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen / written by Erin Frankel ; illustrated by Paola Escobar.
"A biography about chef José Andrés, who, through his World Central Kitchen organization, is fulfilling a vision to feed people in need all over the world"--Provided by publisher.
Nervous system / Jenny Mason.
"The human brain is a natural wonder = the command center that, through a network of nerves, runs every other system in our bodies. Did you know that there are 100,000,000,000 neurons in your brain? Or that your funny bone is actually a nerve in the elbow…
Habitats : a journey in nature / by Hannah Pang ; illustrated by Isobel Lundie.
"Nature is like a magical journey that transforms with every step...Interactive split pages create an immersive experience that allows readers to take a visual journey through each unique home as they meet the incredible animals that live there"--Provided…
Can jellyfish live forever? : and many more wild and wacky questions from nature!
"Why do rabbits eat their own poo? How clever is an octopus? Why does rain smell? Why are flamingos pink?...[T]his book's brilliant question and answer format is based on the numerous quirky, intriguing and enlightening queries posed to our Museum experts…
Extreme planet. The deep / Laura Cowan ; illustrated by QU Lan.
"Are you brave enough to delve into the chilling darkness of... THE DEEP? With no light, no heat and miles of sea above you, it might be the strangest, most extreme place on Earth. So, climb inside the submersible and plunge deep down beneath the sunlit s…
LEGO pocket builder : pets / written by Tori Kosara.
"Become a LEGO building expert with stacks of facts, tips, and tricks at your fingertips-no previous building experience required! Get out your bricks and be inspired to build your favorite real and fantasy pets, including cats, dogs, rabbits, fish, unico…