Juvenile Nonfiction
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A Journey Through Space
From the Series A Journey Through
Take a journey from your doorstep into outer space! Zoom through the Solar System, discovering satellites, comets and asteroids along the way. Explore craters on Mars, moon-hop around… Read More →
A Journey Through the Human Body
From the Series A Journey Through
Take a journey into the weird and wonderful world inside you! Follow your food as it travels through your body. Take a deep breath and explore your lungs. Let your mind boggle at what your… Read More →
A Journey Through the Weather
From the Series A Journey Through
Take a journey into the weird and wonderful world of the weather! Prepare to be swept off your feet by the wind and experience all the different types of wild weather first hand! From… Read More →
A Journey Through Transport
From the Series A Journey Through
From steam engine to spaceship, tractor to tandem, take a journey into the weird and wonderful world of transportation! Travel back in time and explore the first bikes, cars, trains, and… Read More →
A Journey with Christopher Columbus
From the Series Primary Source Explorers
In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed west from Europe and landed on a Caribbean island in what he thought was India. Over the next twelve years, Columbus made several voyages to the New… Read More →
A Journey with Francisco Vázquez de Coronado
From the Series Primary Source Explorers
In 1540, Francisco Vázquez de Coronado marched from northern Mexico in search of the Seven Cities of Cibola, reputed to hold great treasures. He found Cibola, but discovered that this Zuni… Read More →
A Journey with Henry Hudson
From the Series Primary Source Explorers
In 1607, Henry Hudson set sail in search of the Northwest Passage. He turned up empty-handed after two attempts. The following year, the Dutch East India Company hired him to find the… Read More →
A Journey with Hernán Cortés
From the Series Primary Source Explorers
In 1504, Hernán Cortés left Spain for the Caribbean. Once there, he was given land, a home, and a good job. Eventually, he was given the opportunity to explore Mexico, which led to his… Read More →
A Journey with Juan Ponce de León
From the Series Primary Source Explorers
In 1493, Juan Ponce de León joined Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the New World. Thus began a lifetime of exploration for Ponce de León, who traveled to Puerto Rico in 1506, the Read More →
A Journey with Sieur de La Salle
From the Series Primary Source Explorers
In 1666, Sieur de La Salle left France and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to New France, a colony in present-day Canada. He wanted to explore new lands and even sail to China. On La Salle's Read More →
A King's Guide
From the Series How-To Guides for Fiendish Rulers
I am a powerful medieval king. I have an impressive castle, I like to be entertained by music and jesters, and I'm not afraid of an intense battle. But being a king isn't easy. There are a… Read More →
A Koala Joey Grows Up
From the Series Baby Animals
Mel is a koala joey. She is growing up in a park in Australia. She likes to ride on her mother’s belly. In less than a year, she grows from a tiny pink baby living in her mother’s pouch into… Read More →
¡A la basura la basura, Elmo y Abby! (Trash That Trash, Elmo and Abby!)
From the Series Cuidemos el ambiente con Sesame Street ® (Go Green with Sesame Street ® )
Elmo y Abby se ocupan de la basura en esta guía amigable que les enseña a los pequeños lectores sobre el impacto de los residuos para la Tierra. Consejos prácticos y el planteo amigable de… Read More →
A Ladybug
From the Series A Day in the Life Of (Little Acorns)
This beautiful book for young readers uses stunning, detailed photographs and carefully leveled text to show a 24-hour period in the life of a ladybug as she searches for a place to lay her… Read More →
A Lasting Impact
From the Series COVID-19
In early 2020, the United States lost about 25 billion dollars a day during the economic shutdown caused by COVID-19. Millions of people lost their jobs as thousands of businesses shut down,… Read More →
Albania in Pictures
From the Series Visual Geography Series, Second Series
Albania maintains a distinct national identity despite a violent history of many different ruling groups. In one of Europe's poorest nations, resourceful Albanians fight harsh terrain to make Read More →
Albert Einstein and the Theory of Relativity
From the Series Graphic Science Biographies
Albert Einstein's restless intelligence drove him to ponder the biggest topics the universe has to offer: light, time, mass, energy, and more. His conclusions changed the way people thought… Read More →
Albert Einstein: Relativity Rock Star
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Albert Einstein rewrote the rules of physics and changed how scientists see space and time forever. Learn how a boy who struggled in school became one of history's most renowned scientists. Read More →
A Leaf Can Be . . .
From the Series Can Be . . . Books
A leaf is a leaf, a bit of a tree. But just try to guess what else it can be! A leaf can be a...shade spiller, mouth filler, tree topper, rain stopper. Find out about the many roles leaves… Read More →
Alef-Bet Yoga for Kids
Learn the Hebrew alphabet through yoga! Using traditional and modified yoga poses, kids can create the letters and also benefit from the stretching and strengthening offered by each pose. Read More →
Alexander Graham Bell
From the Series On My Own Biography
Growing up, Alexander Graham Bell was fascinated with music, speech, and sounds. He worked hard to invent things that would not only help those with impaired hearing, but also bring people… Read More →
Alexander Hamilton: The Story of a Statesman
From the Series Gateway Biographies
A founder of the United States turned cultural phenomenon thanks to the hit Broadway musical Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton helped create American democracy. Follow his story from orphaned… Read More →
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Political Headliner
From the Series Gateway Biographies
American politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the youngest woman ever to serve in the US Congress. Learn about her young life, her work as an activist, and her career in the House of… Read More →
Alex Morgan
From the Series Amazing Athletes
When Alex Morgan was eight years old, she dreamed of becoming an Olympian. In 2012, that dream came true when she helped the United States Women's National Team (USWNT) win the soccer gold… Read More →