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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Jingle bell jokes for funny kids / illustrated by Andrew Pinder ; text compiled and edited by Gary Panton.
"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…
There are no silly questions : more than 200 weird and wacky questions, expertly answered! / written by Mike Rampton ; illustrated by Guilherme Karsten
"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…
An anthology of Christmas / written by Auriol Bishop ; illustrated by Angela Rizza and Daniel Long.
"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…
Everything but typical : influential neurodivergent people who have shaped the world / Margeaux Weston ; illustrated by Jessica Cruickshank.
A celebration of remarkable neurodivergent people: entertainers, game developers, businesspeople, athletes, writers, and more who have found their path to individual success.
Soccer / Emma Carlson Berne.
"DK Super Readers Level 3: Soccer will help children learn all about their favorite ball game! It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading" --Provide…
Jumbo : the making of the Boeing 747 / Chris Gall.
"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…
Disney princess. Enchanted worlds : look inside the spellbinding kingdoms / written by Laura Gilbert.
"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…
Pool party! / Amy Hevron.
"Discover the tiny, fascinating world that exists in a tiny habitat among the leaves of rainforest plants"--Provided by publisher.
Hello, I'm a loris / by Hayley Rocco $ John Rocco.
"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.
What goes on inside a wolf pack : follow the adventures of a wolf family in Yellowstone National Park / Kathleen Yale in partnership with the International Wolf Center ; illustrated by Carrie Shyrock.
"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…
The bad guys 2 movie guide : the good, the bad, and everything in between / by Shelby Curran.
"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…
100% unofficial Roblox annual 2026 / illustrations by Matt Burgess.
"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,…
Robots and AI : how robots and AI are revolutionizing our world / Tom Jackson ; [illustrated by] Kristyna Baczynski.
"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…
Good night, Earth : 5-minute stories about nature after dark / Rose Davidson & Ester Gouw.
"Heartwarming children's stories await in this beautiful fully-illustrated book packed with magical writing about nighttime; from shooting stars to moonbows and animals going to sleep"--Provided by publisher.
10 small things I can do to help my planet / Melanie Walsh.
"Do you bring leftovers for lunch? Or shop for fresh, unpackaged produce at the farmers’ market? Perhaps you opt for a bamboo toothbrush over a plastic one, or take public transportation when you go out? Creativity plays a part, too—in crafty projects lik…
Black hair can : the roots of our roots / Sylvia Rodriguez.
"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…
Minecraft atlas of the world : create the real world in Minecraft with 60+ inspiring builds / written by Craig Jelley.
"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…
When the world is puddle-wonderful / poems by E.E. Cummings ; illustrated by Blanca Gómez.
"Vivid, joyful poetry and bright, whimsical artwork combine in a delightful picture book collection of E. E. Cummings’s verse that tracks the seasons of the year. Welcome to a marvelous almanac of E. E. Cummings’s poetry, from the showers, puddles, and b…
Nightmare Jones : poems / Shannon Bramer ; illustrated by Cindy Derby.
"Shannon’s twenty-eight poems in Nightmare Jones send delightful shivers down the spine. Written in a variety of styles and forms, they encompass magic realism and influences from fairy tales, folklore and ghost stories, alongside more contemporary explor…
Red pandas / by Chris Bowman.
"Named for the color of their thick fur, red pandas are made to live in the cold forests of the Himalayas. In this introduction to red pandas, readers will learn about their appearance, habitats, behavior, diet, and stages of life." --Publisher's website.
Star Wars encyclopedia of starfighters and other vehicles / written by Brandon Wainerdi.
"What's the difference between a B-wing and an X-wing starfighter? How many legs does an AT-OT walker have? And just how fast can theMillennium Falcon fly? This latest edition covers over 230 vehiclesfrom Star Wars movies and TV series, including The Rise…
Range : how exploring your interests can change the world : adapted for young readers / by David Epstein ; adapted by Catherine S. Frank.
"For years, experts have been saying that to become the best at something, one must focus on that skill and only that skill for thousands of hours. But recent research has shown that this school of thought is not necessarily true. In Range, David Epstein …
The camel library : a true story from Pakistan / written by Marzieh Abbas ; illustrated by Anain Shaikh.
"Meet Roshan the camel! He spends his days carrying firewood with his human, Murad, to feed their family. One day, a pandemic sweeps through their home country of Pakistan, closing the schools and public libraries. Many children, especially in rural areas…
Journey of the humpbacks / written by Juliana Muñoz Toro ; illustrated Dipacho ; translated by Lawrence Schimel.
"Come meet the humpback whales: we’ll travel with them from the Antarctic to the Colombian Pacific, back where they were born. Let’s learn about how their fins help them swim, how long they can live, why and how they sing, how their calves grow up, and ho…
Big book of who : rising stars : the 101 stars every fan needs to know / text by Adam Motin.
"Today's modern sports superstars have proven again and again that you're never too young to make a mark or change the game. With Big Book of WHO: Rising Stars, get to know the new generation of young athletes who are dominating on the gridiron, soccer pi…
My first recipe book : recipes for the food kids really want to make (and eat) / Ricardo.
"My First Recipe Book is a colorful cookbook written and designed with budding chefs at top of mind—intended for the many young people who love cooking, want to get their hands dirty, or even prepare their own party. These delicious dishes are recipes the…
Across the ice : how we saved the Ojibwe horse / Darcy Whitecrow and Heather M. O'Connor ; illustrated by Natasha Donovan.
"It's a cold, snowy night at Lac La Croix First Nation, and two siblings are too excited to fall asleep. The horses are coming tonight! Amid the buzz of aunties and uncles and cousins, Nookomis tells a story that began many years ago, when their people sh…
A flea for justice : Marian Wright Edelman stands up for change / Valerie Bolling ; illustrated by TeMika Grooms.
"Marian Wright Edelman was a lifelong flea for justice--making people itch--as she pushed for racial equality"--Provided by publisher.
Take action : you can make the world a better place / Girl Scouts ; illustrated by Ana Sebastian.
"From finding your passion to getting your friends and community involved, this guide--full of quizzes, journaling prompts, black and white illustrations, and activities--makes changing the world fun. Take Action: You Can Make the World a Better Place is …
Bust or trust : a kids' mystery book / by Small Wardour ; illustrated by Sam Peet
"Explore legendary people, strange events, mythical creatures, magical places and otherworldly tales with 10 real-life mysteries to dive into, in the new book from the creators of the award-winning Bust or Trust: A Kids' Mystery Podcast. Uncover the secre…
Moving to Mars : building a colony on the red planet / Eduard Altarriba, Guillem Anglada-Escude, Sheddad Kaid-Salah Ferron & Miquel Sureda Anfres
"The human race’s desire to explore the boundaries of the known world drove our ancestors to climb the tallest mountains, conquer the poles and cross vast uncharted oceans before ultimately reaching out into space in the 1960s. Huge rockets were built to …
Level up 2026 : 100% unofficial : by gamers for gamers / writer, Eddie Robson.
"Power up and log in to this must-have annual guide to the best videogames of this year and the next! Level Up 2026 has it all, from info on all the newest games and consoles to what you should be on the lookout for in the year to come! Whether it’s all-t…
Fire trucks / by Natalie Deniston
"A fire truck rushes to the rescue! This book introduces emergent readers to this emergency vehicle's parts and actions on the job while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words…
Snowplows / by Natalie Deniston.
"A snowplow clears the way for drivers after a snowstorm. This book introduces emergent readers to this emergency vehicle's parts and actions on the job while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text use…
Police cars / by Natalie Deniston.
"A police car rushes to the rescue! This book introduces emergent readers to this emergency vehicle's parts and actions on the job while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words…
Ambulances / by Natalie Deniston.
"An ambulance rushes to the rescue! This book introduces emergent readers to this emergency vehicle's parts and actions on the job while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words…
Fernando Alonso / Maurice Hamilton ; illustrated by Cat Sims
"Find out how Fernando Alonso became a racing legend! Covering his rise through the ranks, records, and rivalries, this book tells you everything you need to know about the Spanish superstar." --Publisher's website.
Oscar Piastri / Maurice Hamilton ; illustrated by Cat Sims.
"Discover how Oscar Piastri became a racing legend in this fun, illustrated, fact-filled book! Read about his wins, losses and find out about the history of Formula One." --Publisher's website.
Start with a teapot : an unexpected guide to the art of drawing / by Enric Lax ; translated by Daniel Hahn.
"This brilliant and original drawing book flips the tradition of drawing guides, combining puns, stories and useful techniques to encourage imagination and experiments-and above all, no rules and no mistakes"--Provided by publisher.
Fight for the right to read : Samuel Wilbert Tucker and the 1939 sit-down strike for library reading equality / by Jeff Gottesfeld & Michelle Y. Green ; illustrated by Kim Holt.
"Banning people from libraries is even worse than banning books! Decades before the Civil Rights Movement, Samuel Wilbert Tucker, a Black lawyer in Virginia, organized a peaceful read-in at the local public library, which was segregated. He wanted to affi…
Trapped in the tar pit : how paleontologists unearthed a city's prehistoric past / written by Jessica Stremer ; illustrated by Alexander Vidal.
"Thousands of years ago, ancient animals roamed the Earth, unaware there was a lot of sticky tar hidden deep beneath their feet…until one day, an earthquake caused it to seep up to the surface. When unsuspecting animals stepped into the tar, they got stuc…
Worthy : the brave and capable life of Joseph Pierce / by Andrea Wang ; illustrated by Youa Vang.
"In the mid-nineteenth century, an impoverished father from Canton, China, sold his young son to an American sea captain, Amos Peck. The boy, dubbed "Joe," worked on the ship for months, not knowing if his fate was to do so forever. Or would he be sold ag…
Zooborns! When I'm big / Andrew Bleiman, Chris Eastland.
"As the brand-new ZooBorns babies become all grown up, their fur changes color, spots and stripes come and go, and horns grow in. But one thing stays the same: they are as adorable as ever!" --Publisher's website.
Our solar system! : a stellar neighborhood / by Comet (with Stacy McAnulty) ; illustrated by Comet (and Stevie Lewis).
"Yee-haw! Strap in for one wild ride through our very own Solar System, guided by space-travelin’ buckaroo Comet himself, while you travel around meeting one impressive star, 8 unique planets, a handful of dwarf planets, and a bonanza of moons, asteroids,…
Dinosaurs / written and edited by Sarah Walker and Samantha Gray.
"This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of the incredible world of dinosaurs. Stay-at-home explorers will feel inspired by the dramatic photographs, up-to-date information, fact-packed pages, and a brand-new "eyewonder" feature wh…
Fast cars : an unofficial celebration of Formula 1 racing / Luigi Cassini della Riviera ;  [illustrated by] Neil Stevens.
"A guide to the world of fast cars, from the most famous drivers in Formula 1 history to the most dangerous courses in the world. Discover new technological breakthroughs, the key areas in a circuit and what happens at a pit stop. Crammed with facts, anec…
This is how you know / by Kirsten W. Larson ; illustrated by Cornelia Li.
"A question becomes your guiding star in the dark. Read, watch, and wonder. What could be the answer? Welcoming and exciting, this picture book is a how-to of science. It encourages kids to let their imaginations run wild, let their eyes lead them to new…
Sweet & salty! : King Arthur Baking Company's cookbook for young bakers / Jessica Battilana with Yekaterina Boytsova ; photography by Rick Holbrook ; illustrations by Jordan Sondler.
"From the most trusted American baking resource comes an all-new, kid-friendly collection wonderfully sweet and savory recipes that will get young chefs excited for the world baking. Including a comprehensive introduction to the terms and techniques that …
Outside in and the inside out : a story about Arnold Lobel / story and pictures by Emmy Kastner.
"A thoughtful and whimsical picture book about Arnold Lobel, award-winning creator of Frog and Toad. Arnold Lobel was many things: a quiet observer, an avid reader, and the kind of man who kept a gorilla suit in his closet, just in case. Above all else, A…
Just a minute : why humans tell time / Kirstie Hudson and Monique Polak ; illustrated by Paige Stampatori.
"Our early ancestors measured time by observing the sun and moon, and today, thanks to technology, we can know the exact time every second of the day. But time is about more than numbers. It’s connected to feelings and memories, and our experiences can ma…
The ology : ancient truths ever new / Marty Machowski ; illustrated by Andy McGuire.
"The story begins in the cellar of the old stone cathedral, where Carla and Timothy uncover a life-changing treasure: a carefully wrapped, ancient book known as The Ology. Young readers will discover a tale of adventure, mystery, and wonder, which will le…
Grimms' fairy tales / Sandra Dieckmann
"From...creator Sandra Dieckmann comes a captivating collection of Grimms’ fairy tales, accessibly written and illustrated with an eye to inclusivity. Including much-loved stories like "Rapunzel" and "Sleeping Beauty" as well as more obscure gems from the…
My first big book of animal life cycles / Ruth Owen.
"The life cycles featured include pet animals, farm animals, wild mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and spiders." --Amazon.com
Measuring up : how Oliver Smoot became a standard unit of measurement / Jenny Lacika ; illustrated by Anna Bron.
"When the five-foot-seven-inch Oliver Smoot and his friends at MIT decided to play a practical joke, he drew the short straw-and was selected to be the measurement device to carry it out. The task? Measuring the length of a bridge, one lying-down Oliver S…
Deserts / by Gail Gibbons
"Deserts cover about one-fifth of the land on Earth and receive very little rain. However, these hot, sandy, and rocky landscapes are filled with the most unique and adaptable plants and animals. Discover everything about this mysterious and beautiful bio…
Happy birthday to you! : the sisters who wrote the most famous song in the world / by Rachelle Burk ; illustrated by Abigail Lashbrook.
"Patty and Mildred Hill are the most famous composers you’ve never heard of. They came up with 'Happy Birthday to You!' in an effort to make something all children could easily sing. They ended up with a tune the whole world loved. 'Happy Birthday to You!…
Snowshoe Kate and the hospital built for pennies / written by Margi Preus ; illustrated by Jaime Zollars.
"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…
Dinosaurs : an illustrated guide to 100 amazing dinosaurs! / by Rose Rowntree & Eliza Jeffery ; illustrated by Marina Halak.
"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…