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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"Make the most of the festive season with this charming illustrated book from Angela Ferraro-Fanning, homesteading teacher and founder of The Arcadia Project in rural New Jersey, packed full of crafting ideas, baking recipes, and gardening projects--all p…
"As a young girl, Barbara Hillary imagined a life of adventure. Despite facing hardships in her childhood and illness as an adult, she never gave up on her dream: to travel the world and explore hard-to-reach places. So, at age seventy-five, she became th…
"Research shows that attitudes about body image and self-esteem begin forming in children between the ages of three and five and only become more widespread and problematic as they grow. Many people's answer to this problem is to “look within,” “trust you…
"So much to see, to smell, to hear, to taste, to feel. So much to find… in the forest. Using evocative storytelling, Nell Cross Beckerman leads readers on an exciting adventure through the magic of forests! From kelp forests on the ocean floor to the wond…
"Spark the love of learning with this picture-packed guide to space for children. DK's best-selling Eyewonder series is back and has been refreshed for the next generation of young readers aged 5-7. This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visu…
"When the plans for the Eiffel Tower were first announced, many people hated the design of the future landmark, calling it ungainly and out of step with the beautiful stone buildings of the city. But once it went up for the World’s Fair in 1889, the peop…
"Have you ever asked Siri for directions or used facial recognition to log on to your phone? Guess what? That's AI! The latest tech tools use artificial intelligence to do all kinds of tasks, from speeding up repetitive jobs to helping with medical diagno…
"MIn 1922, explorers opened King Tut’s tomb and a nasty hex was placed on everyone present. RIGHT? Not so much. Okay, but aliens did soar in on a space craft and build the Pyramids, right? WRONG! The discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb taught historians …
"What’s the difference between a hurricane, cyclone, and typhoon? What really makes all those magnificent colors of the rainbow? How can one side of a mountain be bone dry and the other lush with life? This latest installment in the hit Weird But True! K…
"Beheadings! Bloodletting! Bodysnatching! Journey down a snaking road bristling with medicine's most astonishing 'dead ends.' Marvel at the diagnoses, experiments, and treatments that were frequently useless, and often harmful, but that sometimes led doct…
"Are you ready for an amazing journey of discovery? Open this book to spend a magical night beneath the waves and learn all about the incredible creatures that live in our seas." --publisher's website
"Dinosaurs existed. That's a fact we accept today. But not so long ago, the concept that these giant creatures could have roamed Earth millions of years before humans was unfathomable. People thought what we know as dinosaur bones were the bones of giant …
"Why do we get goosebumps? What causes us to fart? Discover the answers to these questions and more with fun facts, colourful illustrations, and engaging explanations. Perfect for curious minds eager to uncover the mysteries under their own skin, this boo…
"Reflect on the meaning of Jesus' birth this Advent with Sarah Young's Jesus Listens for Christmas: 25 Prayers and Devotions for Kids. Your family will journey into the heart of the nativity story with Scripture verses, prayers, reflections, and simple ac…
"Art and science are often treated as two completely different fields, but if we look closer we might discover that artists and scientists have a lot in common. Like curiosity and imagination! And when they work together, art and science can explain the m…
"With an exciting blend of vivid artwork and astonishing scientific facts, Dinosaurs journeys through Earth’s inhospitable origins, when the only life-forms were single-celled organisms—to the beginnings of life as we know it during the Paleozoic Era: pla…
"Author Erin Frankel shows how Mary Oliver held on to the sense of wonder from her childhood, channeling it into some of the most beloved poems of the past hundred years. Illustrator Jasu Hu's lush nature scenes beautifully complement Frankel's soulful wr…
"Join...Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the hit podcast Wow in the World, as they give readers a prehistoric primer on history's most bonkerballs beasts! Take a trip back in time with Mindy and Guy in this highly illustrated and hilarious tour of prehi…
"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to orca pods. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
"Learn about giant whales, fierce sharks, tiny seahorses, and man other exciting sea creatures." --back cover
"From polar bear dens deep beneath the Arctic snow to eagle's treetop nests as big as cars, marvel at twenty amazing animal homes of all shapes and sizes from all over the world....[This book] is a celebration of animals and their drive to survive no matt…
"From the greatest all-time passers and running backs to Super Bowl wins and everything in between, readers will find all the freshest football trivia here. Photos that pop and small bites of information make for fun, enjoyable reading for eager football …
"From penguins to planets ... pyramids to pumpkins ... rocks to rockets ... and much, much more! This fact-based first encyclopedia covers all the topics young children are curious about, including space, science, animals, plants, dinosaurs, history, weat…
"Which deadly animals would win in a fight? Find out in this incredible bind-up of eight books in the popular Who Would Win? series! The collection features a range of mammals, sea creatures, reptiles, and prehistoric creatures to satisfy all kinds of a…
"Animals, art, and the ABCs—this dazzlingly delightful picture book shares an alphabetical collection of facts about all kinds of animals we know (or thought we did!) and love. Did you know that a squid changes color and glows in the dark? That giraffes …
"Bison are North America’s largest land animals. Some 170,000 wood bison once roamed northern regions, while at least 30 million plains bison trekked across the rest of the continent. Almost driven to extinction in the 1800s by decades of slaughter and hu…
"Over 22 years, a team of scientists from the Field Museum in Chicago has helped conserve 28.9 million acres of the Amazon rainforest. Follow the team as they race to gather data over three precious weeks in the field. During rapid inventory, information…
"Todd Telander unveils a curated collection of 101 captivating plants, animals, and insects found across North America. This expertly crafted guide is tailor-made for kids, brimming with vibrant illustrations, engaging activities, and fascinating anecdote…
"Why did the Christmas tree go to the barber? It needed a trim. What’s red and white and goes, “Oh, oh, oh”? Santa walking backward. What do Santa’s reindeer play at sleepovers? Truth or deer. Packed with more than 300 cheery, laugh-out-loud, family frie…
"What are rocks? How do fossils form? Are rocks different across the world? The Rocks Book has all the answers for curious readers, budding geologists - and petrologists! Learn about rocks from space, tips on how to collect rocks sustainably, and discover…
"Dexter, a three-legged [dog and] internet sensation, taught himself to walk upright like a human after an accident. Dexter shares a message of resilience, joy, and how to take challenging situations 'one Dexter-step at a time.'" --back cover
"Did you know that there’s no set number of bones in the human body? Most babies are born with around 300 bones, but by the time they’ve grown up, they usually have between 206 and 213. Covering a range of subjects from science, technology, engineering an…
"The ninth book in the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, An Anthology of Christmas explores some of the most amazing Christmassy facts from the natural world. Children aged 7-9 can discover things like why the traditional Christmas tree is usuall…
"Get ready to laugh out loud with Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Ms. Tarantula, Mr. Piranha, and Mr. Shark! Packed with puns, funny fill-ins, limericks, and so much more, this joke book is the perfect companion to the Bad Guys Movie 2"--Publisher website.
"There's been a mix-up at the Museum. Some of the displays from the Myths and Legends exhibit have snuck into the Natural History wing! The narrator in this lively, impeccably researched tale invites readers along to help sort things out. But how can they…
"How did a small, shy, soccer-obsessed child with a serious medical condition become a goal-scoring, record-breaking, once-in-a-generation sensation? For everyone who loves soccer, dreams big, and is inspired by heroes who triumph against the odds, Messi’…
"Did you know President Woodrow Wilson suffered a paralyzing stroke that his wife and doctors concealed for months? Or that Mrs. Wilson took total charge of his presidential duties? Neither did the American public. Did you know President John F. Kennedy s…
"This educational book for 5-7 year olds introduces multiplication through an adventure story featuring two robots as they search for bugs. Characterful illustrations and rhyming text bring Beep and Boots to life. Children will love joining the robot duos…
A celebration of remarkable neurodivergent people: entertainers, game developers, businesspeople, athletes, writers, and more who have found their path to individual success.
" This exciting collection of eight folktales presented in parallel English and Arabic text brings together favorites from a storytelling tradition rich in humor, warmth, and gentle life lessons. Drawing on oral and written sources from across the Arabic-…
"We are all in information bubbles, whether we realize it or not. The content that fills our bubble is the product of all the likes, clicks, and shares we make online. While we may enjoy what the algorithm pushes to us, we can gradually lose sight of pers…
"In 1968, the biggest passenger jet the world had ever seen premiered in Everett, Washington. The giant plane was called the Boeing 747, but reporters named it 'the Jumbo jet.' There was only one problem. It couldn’t fly. Yet. Jumbo details the story of…
"How do you reach the hidden staircase escape route in Rapunzel’s tower? Where is the main stage of the ballroom inside Tiana’s restaurant? How many turrets does Snow White’s castle have? From Ariel’s underwater palace to Cinderella’s pumpkin coach and B…
"Learn how to make strawberry Veranda Santa hats, Bartlebee toast, roast pork with crackling, and more. This cookbook includes 13 yummy recipes that are perfect for making a deliciously fun Christmas with your friends and family, and the book can lay flat…
"Say hello to a loris and learn all about this incredibly endangered species--and why they need your help--in this clever, funny picture book, chock-full of amazing facts for kids"--Provided by publisher.
"With vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, a family of wolves comes to life. Through the seasons, readers will learn about all aspects of wolf life, including: ·Spring denning and the first months of life with a new litter of pups ·The excitem…
"Get the rap sheet on all of your favorite Bad Guys characters in this exclusive guide! From Mr. Wolf to Ms. Tarantula to Professor Marmalade and Governor Foxington, learn all you need to know about how bad (and not so bad!) these characters really are. B…
"Discover everything there is to know about the newest games, the latest updates, fun facts, and more in the 100% Unofficial Roblox annual 2026. Celebrate the hottest fashion games, the fastest obby courses, the scariest horror experiences and more. Plus,…
"In So That's How It Works! Robots and AI, learn how technology is developing in a range of ways, from deep-sea discoveries to outer-space adventures. Find out how robots can assist firefighters, and how mech suits can help humans perform a whole range of…
"Black hair is the crown for the African diaspora worldwide and a strong symbol of identity and beauty in a variety of communities. It's a source of pride and expression, and from the times of kings and queens has demonstrated a person's life's journey. Y…
"Filled with marvelous ideas, tips, and tricks for creating your own Minecraft builds, this educational Minecraft book for kids is inspired by real-world locations and natural wonders. Full of fun facts about locations, objects, and animals from around th…
"This book is inspired by Felipe's passion to motivate youth to dream big no matter where they come from. The book sheds light into the migrant farmworker lifestyle in the United States of America. It is an inspirational story of the boy who refused to gi…
This "book about a family and their quiet time before bed. You’ll see the yoga poses at work, and if you look closely, you’ll also see how yoga affects everyone else before bedtime. Have you ever wondered if a giraffe can do a cat/cow pose? Here’s your ch…
"In a world full of different paths, leading with kindness will guide children to choose empathy over apathy, compassion over callousness, and love over hate. How to be Kind: Making the World a Better Place through Empathy and Compassion is a workbook tha…
"There are so many furry animals in the world! Some are fuzzy. Some are fluffy. And some are soft and wooly! Count down from 10 to 1 and discover some of the furriest animals in our wild world!" --publisher's website
"A den is a structure in the ground or in a cave where animals live. You might know that some bears live in dens. But did you know that many other animals such as foxes and racoons also live there? With amazing photos and lively text, this book explores h…
"There are so many loud animals in the world! Some whistle. Some roar. And some howl or shriek! Count down from 10 to 1 and discover some of the loudest animals in our wild world!" --publisher's website
"Sadly, there are many animals in the world that are at risk of becoming extinct. This means there aren't many of them left. But which animal is the most endangered? Let's count down from 10 to 1 and discover some of the rarest animals in our wild world!"…
"Dr. Kate Pelham Newcomb (or 'Dr. Kate,' as she was known to her patients) was a doctor in rural northern Wisconsin during the early 1900s, a time when very few women practiced medicine. Because the nearest hospital was over two hours away and the snowy r…
"From tiny dinosaurs to towering giants to some really unusual suspects, this book has it all! Find your favorite species, and unearth some new ones, too. Each of the illustrated dinosaurs is accompanied by fun facts and stats, giving you the lowdown on t…