5 Kinds of Nonfiction

Ring, ring! That's the fire station alarm signaling there is a fire! Fire stations play an important part in alerting firefighters to fires, and they have many other features too. Discover… Read More →

A library is a vibrant place with books, people, computers, meeting spaces, and more! Come visit the library through carefully leveled text and fresh, colorful photos. Critical thinking… Read More →

What do you know about history? A museum is a place where you can learn more about history, art, and culture. Discover what a museum has to offer with carefully leveled text and full-color… Read More →

Where can you go to learn about animals and plants in their natural habitats? The nature center offers an exciting experience of what is happening in nature when no one is looking. From bird… Read More →

Come along and pick some apples at the orchard! There is plenty of fall fun to be had by all. You can pick apples from the groves of trees and maybe even share a cup of apple cider! Readers… Read More →

Do you like to see animals up close and personal? If so, then the zoo is the place for you! From exotic animals to amazing marine life, the zoo is a great place for learning about animals and Read More →

Take a walk in the boreal forest. Sunlight filters through tall spruce and pine trees. It's cool and damp, even late in the summer. As you walk silently across the carpet of needles, you can… Read More →

Take a walk in the deciduous forest. Sunlight filters through new green leaves. It's early summer, and squirrels are chattering in the treetops. A warbler calls out. She's building a nest in… Read More →

Take a walk in the desert. It's hot and dry―and full of life. An elf owl peers out at you from its home, a hole in a saguaro cactus. Nearby, a desert tortoise stretches its neck to nibble on… Read More →

Take a walk in the prairie. This land of all grass and open sky is full of life. You can hear the warbling song of a meadowlark. At your feet, a grasshopper munches on a flower stem. How do… Read More →

Take a walk in the rain forest. It's hot and humid and humming with life. Look up into the dense canopy of leaves above you. Tangled vines lead to the treetops, where parrots squawk and… Read More →

Take a walk in the tundra. In this cold, harsh biome at the top of the world, summer is short. Carpets of wildflowers and grasses bloom in the bright sunlight. An arctic fox pup catches sight Read More →

Build your own awesome mini dinosaur models. From a Stegosaurus skeleton made from craft sticks and coffee stirrers to a pipe cleaner Apatosaurus, this book is full of engaging makerspace… Read More →

How do you connect with the digital world? Your computer is the machine that gets you there. Discover what digital content is and how it's made, stored, and used. Then use the link in this… Read More →

Babe Didrikson was running and jumping hedges at the age of eight. Her dedication to training and practicing resulted in her becoming one of the greatest woman athletes of the century.… Read More →

Babe Didrikson Zaharias not only broke records—she took athletics by storm, winning two Olympic gold medals for track and field before turning to professional golf. Witness more exciting… Read More →

From the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth's epic rise to the Baseball Hall of Fame is one many people have heard about. Dive deeper into his career-defining moments in this… Read More →

What truck helps dig a big hole? A backhoe! With every scoop, backhoes help clear dirt and rocks out of the way. Vibrant photos and age-appropriate critical thinking questions help young… Read More →

Coretta Scott King Author Award Read about the fascinating life of Bass Reeves, who escaped slavery to become the first African American Deputy US Marshal west of the Mississippi. Sitting… Read More →

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is a Heisman Trophy winner and the 2018 first overall draft pick. As a rookie, he proved himself with an amazing comeback in his first National… Read More →