5 Kinds of Nonfiction
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Sweet Dreams, Sarah
Sarah E. Goode was one of the first African-American women to get a US patent. Working in her furniture store, she recognized a need for a multi-use bed and through hard work, ingenuity, and… Read More →
Sweet Life — Hardcover Set
From the Series Sweet Life
Get a taste of the Sweet Life with a series that oozes fun flavors. Each title features a real-life confectionary, ice cream parlor, cookie shop, or cupcakery that has taken a bite out of… Read More →
Sweet Summer
From the Series Seasons
The warm summer sun means time for a splashing good time. Picnics with friends and family, sand castles at the beach. Fireworks in the night sky, and ice pop treats in Sweet Summer. Read More →
Swimming Time!
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Sports Time!
Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about the basics of the sport of swimming. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary… Read More →
Swim! Shark!
From the Series Fierce Creatures
Open this book and you're presented with three different sharks and this question: which shark would you swim beside, view from afar and which would make you swim for your life? The choice is Read More →
Swish: The Quest for Basketball's Perfect Shot
From the Series Spectacular Sports
From three-pointers to slam dunks, Swish: The Quest for Basketball’s Perfect Shot goes beyond the record books and explores all aspects of making a basket. This book features amazing shots,… Read More →
Sybil Ludington's Midnight Ride
From the Series On My Own History
On a dark, cold, and rainy night in April 1777, Sybil Ludington sets out on a journey to warn American soldiers that danger is headed their way. The British are coming! They have already… Read More →
Sybil Ludington's Revolutionary War Story
From the Series Narrative Nonfiction: Kids in War
On a rainy spring night in 1777, sixteen-year-old Sybil Ludington and her horse raced through the woods. The American colonists were fighting the Revolutionary War, and Sybil was on a… Read More →
Take a Deep Breath!: Extreme Water Sports
From the Series Ultimate Sports
For the world's most extreme sportspeople, taking on water sports with a wow-factor is the ultimate challenge—and the ultimate high. In this adrenaline-packed dive through the world of… Read More →
Taking Action for Civil and Political Rights
From the Series Who's Changing the World?
Do you ever worry about people being treated unfairly? Do you wish you could help make things better? The civil rights activists profiled in this book do that every day. One teenager… Read More →
Taking Action to Help the Environment
From the Series Who's Changing the World?
Do you ever worry about the environment? Do you wish you could help make things better? The environmental activists profiled in this book do that every day. One eleven-year-old sold drawings… Read More →
Taking Action to Improve People's Health
From the Series Who's Changing the World?
Have you ever wished you could stop the spread of diseases? Or help fight hunger? It can be as easy as taking a picture of your school lunch and posting it online. That's what a nine-year-old Read More →
Taking Action to Improve Schools
From the Series Who's Changing the World?
Do you ever think about the kids who don't have school supplies? Do you wonder what you could do to make their school year better? The education activists in this book saw problems like this… Read More →
Taking a Stand with David Hogg
From the Series Teen Strong
David Hogg was 18 and just a few months from graduation when a shooter entered Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, killing 17 people and injuring 17 others. David used his phone to record… Read More →
Taking Care of Me: Healthy Habits with Sesame Street ®
What is a habit? How do we make habits that are good for us? With help from their Sesame Street friends, young readers learn about the good choices they can make every day, such as eating… Read More →
Tangrams and Puzzles: Fun, Hands-On Activities for Learning Math
From the Series Math Lab for Kids
Math Lab for Kids proves that math is more than just numbers—the hands-on activities in this book make learning math fun! Tangrams and Puzzles offers an engaging and colorful approach to… Read More →
Tanks
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Mighty Movers
Who uses tanks? What are the different types of tanks? Highlighting features from the top of the turret to the tracks that grip the ground, this book shows the many ways that tanks help people. Read More →
Tanks in Action
From the Series Military Machines (UpDog Books ™)
Tanks are the toughest vehicles in the US military. There are several types of tanks to perform different jobs, but they all require teamwork and special features to operate. Explore their… Read More →
Tasmanian Devils: Nature's Cleanup Crew
From the Series Animal Scavengers in Action
With strong jaws and teeth, Tasmanian devils can eat the tough skin of the meals they scavenge. Discover how Tasmanian devils find food, raise their young as the next generation of… Read More →
Taxis
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Mighty Movers
This Mighty Mover book introduces kids to taxis—the vehicles that get people where they need to go—teaching kids how taxis work, what a fare is, what a taxi meter does, and more. Read More →
Taylor Swift: Superstar Singer and Songwriter
From the Series Gateway Biographies
From her early career in country music to her chart-topping pop hits, learn more about singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, one of the best-selling musical artists of all time. Read More →
Teacher Tools
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Community Helpers Tools of the Trade
Welcome to the wonderful world of teachers! Did you know that teachers use many different tools to help students learn and grow? In this book, we'll take a closer look at some of those tools… Read More →
Team Sports of the Summer Games
From the Series Gold Medal Games
Only a few countries were represented by athletes at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 in Athens. But now, more than 10,000 athletes from more than 200 countries compete in the Summer… Read More →
Team Sports of the Winter Games
From the Series Gold Medal Games
At the first Winter Games in Chamonix, France in 1924 only a few countries were represented by a dozen or more athletes. Today, about 3,000 athletes from nearly 100 countries compete in the… Read More →