5 Kinds of Nonfiction
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Mysteries of Pompeii
From the Series Ancient Mysteries (Alternator Books ® )
Two thousand years ago, disaster struck the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. When Mount Vesuvius erupted, a deadly cloud of superheated ash, rock, and gas descended on the city and its… Read More →
Mysteries of Stars
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Space Mysteries
How do stars form? What happens to them when they die? Scientists use many different tools and techniques to solve mysteries about stars.The answers are not as simple as you might think!… Read More →
Mysteries of Stonehenge
From the Series Ancient Mysteries (Alternator Books ® )
Five thousand years ago, someone (or a lot of someones) shaped and assembled a group of 25-ton rocks in southwest England. We call it Stonehenge. The summer and winter solstices are amazingly Read More →
Mysteries of the Egyptian Pyramids
From the Series Ancient Mysteries (Alternator Books ® )
Massive pyramids tower over the Giza Plateau near Cairo, Egypt. Built in the Bronze Age, these immense stone structures were engineered with remarkable precision. How did the ancient… Read More →
Mysteries of the Great Wall of China
From the Series Ancient Mysteries (Alternator Books ® )
In August 2011, an expedition in the Gobi Desert region of Mongolia uncovered a long-forgotten section of the Great Wall of China. In 2015, nine new sections of the wall were located in… Read More →
Mysteries of the Moon
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Space Mysteries
Does the moon hold clues about the earliest life on Earth? Scientists are trying to answer this and many other questions about our nearest neighbor in space. Learn about how the moon formed, Read More →
Mysterious Disappearances: Investigating History's Mysteries
From the Series Spooked!
Stories about mysterious disappearances have gripped human imagination throughout history. From lost explorers through missing armies and hidden princes, human history is full of unanswered… Read More →
Mysterious Encounters
From the Series Buzz Books
If you are looking for a spine-tingling nonfiction read, you have found it! Explore the photos, stories, and supposed evidence behind some of the world's most curious mysteries like Bigfoot, Read More →
Mysterious Glowing Mammals: An Unexpected Discovery Sparks a Scientific Investigation
Late one night, ecologist Jonathan Martin was searching for tree frogs in his Wisconsin backyard when he made an unexpected discovery. As he shined an ultraviolet flashlight in the direction… Read More →
Mysterious Loch Ness Monster
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Spooked!
Tales of a mythical underwater creature have haunted Scotland's Loch Ness for ages. Is the Loch Ness Monster real? Readers will discover the spine-tingling truth behind one of the world's… Read More →
Mysterious UFOs and Aliens
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Fear Fest
Have you ever seen a mysterious glowing light in the sky? Or wondered if there is life on other planets? Explore alien and UFO sightings—from ancient Egypt to Roswell, New Mexico. Find out… Read More →
Name That Style: All about Isms in Art
From the Series Bob Raczka's Art Adventures
How many art styles can you name? Can you tell the difference between Naturalism and Realism? How about Cubism and Impressionism? In this book, art lover Bob Raczka clearly explains the… Read More →
Nancy Pelosi: Political Powerhouse
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Nancy Pelosi is the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House—and she's done it twice. Learn how the most powerful woman in US politics is redefining leadership for future generations. Read More →
Naomi Osaka
From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)
Born in the US, Naomi Osaka is the first Asian player to hold the top ranking for singles tennis. Osaka quickly rose to fame after defeating tennis superstar Serena Williams during the 2018… Read More →
Narrative Nonfiction: Kids in War — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Narrative Nonfiction: Kids in War
Meet real-life kid heroes ages eight to sixteen who helped military forces during times of war. These exciting, illustrated narratives tell true stories of young people who bravely faced… Read More →
Narrative Nonfiction: Kids in War — Paperback Set
From the Series Narrative Nonfiction: Kids in War
Meet real-life kid heroes ages eight to sixteen who helped military forces during times of war. These exciting, illustrated narratives tell true stories of young people who bravely faced… Read More →
Narwhals
From the Series Easy Readers
An early reader with short, simple sentences, clear text, and lively photos. Find out fascinating facts about narwhals and the characteristics which make them so special. Read More →
NASA Astronomer Nancy Grace Roman
From the Series STEM Trailblazer Bios
Have you ever looked up at the twinkling stars in the night sky? Nancy Grace Roman looked up and never looked back. Roman was fascinated with the stars ever since her mother showed her the… Read More →
NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson
From the Series STEM Trailblazer Bios
What do you want to be when you grow up? When Katherine Johnson was young, women weren't expected to go into the math and science fields. Johnson loved math, but she never thought she could… Read More →
NASA's Artemis Missions: Exploring the Moon
From the Series Gateway Headlines
NASA’s Artemis missions aim to put people on the Moon again. Humans have not been to the Moon since the US government canceled its Apollo program in 1972. After President Barack Obama… Read More →
NASCAR
From the Series Buzz Books
If you feel the need for speed, then check out the thrills and spills of NASCAR racing. Find out what goes on behind the scenes in the pits, what tactics are involved in winning, and what… Read More →
Natan Sharansky: Freedom Fighter for Soviet Jews
This graphic novel biography is the story of Soviet Jewry “refusenik” and human rights activist Anatoly “Natan” Sharansky. Born in 1948 to a Jewish family in Ukraine, at that time part of the Read More →
Nathan Hale: America's First Spy
From the Series Hidden History — Spies
The American colonies had just declared independence from the British. But General George Washington knew things were not going the Americans' way. When Gen. Washington needed someone to spy… Read More →
Nathan Hale: Patriot Spy
From the Series On My Own Biography
As the Revolutionary War began, Nathan Hale immediately joined up on the side of the Patriots. When General Washington needed a spy, Hale was the only man to volunteer for the job. In the… Read More →