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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"When Areli was just a baby, her mama and papa moved from Mexico to New York with her brother, Alex, to make a better life for the family–and when she was in kindergarten, they sent for her, too. Everything in New York was different. Gone were the Satur…
"Here is the story of an outspoken little girl who studied hard, fought for what she believed in, and grew up to become a trailblazer for women and African Americans, as the first Black woman elected to Congress."--book jacket.
A story that is a building block to future holy hours that our little ones will spend in the chapel or at home listening for God's voice and getting to know their Savior and Best Friend.
"Keen scientists can discover why air and water are essential to life on Earth, why the wind blows and the three forms of water. After learning the essential key facts, readers can find almost everything they need for the experiments around the home, and …
Clear, accessible, often funny-- and accompanied by lively illustrations that bring the story to life-- Palm Trees at the North Pole will help young readers understand the most important issue humanity has ever faced.
"Ride river rapids in Georgia, explore deep, dark caves in Missouri, gaze up at the milky way in Nevada . . . and so much more, with this guide to the 50 most incredible outdoor adventures across the United States, from Alabama to Wyoming. Taking you from…
"This collection of insightful and endearing poems explores what kids experience on the inside that cannot be seen from the outside. From topics that readers experience every day, like the agony of waiting for recess, to the monotony of homework, to thing…
"Discover the scientific secrets of J. K. Rowling’s universe. Moviegoers and young readers the world over have been spellbound by the tales of 'the boy who lived. J. K. Rowling’s stories have conjured ideas of magic and sorcery into our minds like no oth…
"There are endless possibilities for keeping spirits high and brains engaged at home, including throwing a virtual party, holding family Olympics, learning a magic trick, making a flip book, and many more. Doodles, jokes, and entertaining tips enliven the…
"A picture book about painter Winslow Homer's fascination with waves and the ocean"--Provided by publisher.
"One medium-size whale carcass delivers as much food to the dark, cold ocean depths as 4,000 years of sinking food particles. When a dead whale arrives, the café opens for business, and who better than Dan Tavis to show us the bizarre deep-ocean diners wh…
"Star Wars has captured the hearts and imaginations of sci-fi fans worldwide. We all marvel at its dazzling variety of aliens, spaceships, and planets. That's because there's something revolutionary about the actual science in Star Wars. These painted pic…
Bots and Bods is an illustrated guide for kids looking to explore anatomy and technology and how they're related. How do we both move or sense the world? How does robot intelligence compare to our own? Middle-grade readers will find these answers and more…
"Ride along with the New Horizons spacecraft as she rockets three billion miles to Pluto! Watch her take the first close-up photos of Pluto, and then journey another billion miles to mini-world Arrokoth. You'll whiz through space at more than 10 miles per…
"Earth is our home, but what do we really know about this planet? Quite a lot!...The narrator, who just happens to be the universe, explains where Earth is located in the solar system, how Earth was created, how life evolved on Earth, and more. Universe u…
"Meet the nicest wild animals of the savanna. Learn funny and interesting facts, followed by double pages of action-packed photographs and illustrations. Facts and fiction are combined in special cooperation with the World Wildlife Fund. Kids will love ge…
"Everyone knows crafting is so much fun - but did you know that it can sometimes create excess waste that is not good for our planet? For this imaginative collection of projects, most of what you need is already in your recycling box, but for other suppli…
"Finish Strong: Seven Marathons on Seven Continents in Seven Days is the inspiring true story of Dave McGillivray's epic marathon experience! In 2018, McGillivray formed a team called 'Hold the Plane' to enter the World Marathon Challenge. The first stop …
Profiles fourteen female explorers and their unique discoveries and journeys.
"A Most Clever Girl follows Jane Austen's journey to hone her craft, finding her place in the world amid joys and sorrows, and writing her famous novels"--Provided by publisher.
"In 1921, in the midst of a promising climb toward national leadership, Franklin Delano Roosevelt contracted polio. Suddenly paralyzed from the waist down, he faced a fateful choice - give up politics forever, or pursue his dream of the presidency with a …
"In February 1861 newly elected President Abraham Lincoln set out on a triumphant 2,000 mile cross-country railroad trip that would take him to his inauguration in Washington, D.C. At the same time, a band of fanatic southern Confederate sympathizers deci…
"In 1989, two opponents faced off in their first tennis tournament. But they weren't just rivals, they were also sisters. Sisters who would go on to break records and become legends. Sisters who had each other's backs no matter what. From their beginnings…
"What's more fun than a practical joke? A SCIENTIFIC practical joke! Your friends and family might be annoyed at first...until they realize they're learning about science! By using everyday household items, you can exploit the laws of physics, biology, an…
"We learned to make treaties from everything around us, listening and observing to see how good relationships are made. We use the word aagooiidiwin to explain the Treaty: it means that we agree to work together."--back cover.
"There's so much amazing science happening right now, and the brilliant scientists and engineers profiled in the pages of this book are tackling these problems - and more - head on. Meet Tiera Fletcher and twelve other outstanding women in STEM and her in…
"This book is classified. There's a hidden chamber behind Lincoln's head on Mount Rushmore. The United States sends up-and-coming snoops to an elite spy academy in Virginia called 'the Farm' to learn all the tricks of spycraft. Ninja water-walking is a th…
A tour of Diagon Alley as imagined in the Harry Potter films is comprised of intricately detailed spreads of such iconic destinations as the Ollivander's wand store, Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes joke shop, and the vaults of Gringotts bank.
"Filled with puns, knock-knock jokes, and hilarious one-liners, this collection of sidesplitting gags is sure to get the whole family laughing. Perfect for young comedians, class clowns, and jokesters of all ages"--Provided by publisher.
"Our oceans are filled with plastics, but who exactly cooked up this soup? And, more importantly, what is the recipe for getting our oceans clean? This rhyming story pulls no punches about how we ended up in this mess but also offers hope and help for cle…
"Character profiles for more than 200 minifigures from the LEGO Ninjago world feature heroes and villains from the past decade and include unusual versions of such legendary heroes as Ghost Cole and Teen Wu"--Provided by publisher.
The former UK Children's Laureate team behind the award-winning A Great Big Cuddle presents a whimsically illustrated collection of thirty familiar and rediscovered nursery rhymes that includes "Diddle, Diddle, Dumpling," "Engine, Engine, Number Nine," an…
An honest, inclusive, and empowering guide to puberty offers easy-to-understand scientific information, interesting studies, and tips from experts, covering everything from breast development and gender identity to acne and mental health.
"When you can't do something or can't have something you want, how do you feel? If you feel frustrated, you're not alone! This book helps you work through your frustration."--back cover.
"When something doesn't go the way you want or expect, how does it feel? If you feel sad, upset, or disappointed, you're not alone. This book can show you how to bounce back from disappointment."--back cover.
"Within this book, you'll find stanzas on everything from school life to onions, from dreams to kilted koalas. What advice should you follow, and what should you dismiss?"--book jacket.
"Everyone has wondered exactly what happens to poop after it is flushed down the toilet. It disappears as if by magic--but there's a lot more going on than meets the eye! This book takes young readers through each stage of the sewage system, from the Sewe…
"Mary Golda Ross designed classified airplanes and spacecraft as Lockheed Aircraft Corporation’s first female engineer. Find out how her passion for math and the Cherokee values she was raised with shaped her life and work. Cherokee author Traci Sorell a…
"On June 26, 2018, twenty-eight-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a bartender from New York City, became the youngest woman ever elected to serve on Congress. Her win shocked the political world and she became a celebrity overnight. Soon, everyone knew h…
"Before the fifteenth century, European sailors were unsure what waited for them beyond their well-known travel routes around the Mediterranean Sea, so they kept within sight of land. But all of that changed after Prince Henry the Navigator of Portugal st…