5 Kinds of Nonfiction
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The Real History of the Gold Rush
From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)
The Gold Rush was a major event in the US during the 1800s. This book explores what the Gold Rush was and the lesser-known people who participated in an ambitious pursuit of wealth. Have you… Read More →
The Real History of the Transcontinental Railroad
From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)
There is more to the history of the railroads than connecting the eastern United States to the western ones. Most of the workers were of Chinese descent and were treated unfairly. Learn how… Read More →
The Real History of the White House
From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)
The White House tells the history of the United States, including slavery. Enslaved people were involved with every stage of building the structure. Learn more about the president's home and… Read More →
The Real Science of Human Flight
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
Humans have always wanted to fly. Fictional heroes can do it with a leap and a bound! They may rescue someone falling from the sky, soar to the top of a tall building, or zip around the globe Read More →
The Real Science of Invisibility
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
With the superpower of invisibility, you could do amazing magic tricks, play funny pranks, even sneak up on bad guys! How do fictional heroes with the power of invisibility do it? More… Read More →
The Real Science of Mind Control
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
Imagine having the superpower to control things with your mind. You could send a text with just a thought. You could play a video game without picking up a controller. You could even convince Read More →
The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®) — Hardcover Set
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
Fictional heroes can fly at the speed of light, go invisible at will, jump back and forth in time, and use their super strength or laser vision to save the day! Will mere mortals ever be able Read More →
The Real Science of Superspeed and Superstrength
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
Saving the day is easy for fictional heroes with superspeed and superstrength. They can dash in front of moving vehicles and bring them to a stop. They can beat the bad guys to the scene of… Read More →
The Real Science of Time Travel
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
Fictional heroes can travel back and forth in time with the flip of a switch! They jump back to change the past or jump ahead to see the future. Will humans be able to time travel themselves… Read More →
The Real Science of X-Ray and Laser Vision
From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)
Walls don't stand a chance against a fictional hero with x-ray and laser vision! They can see through—or blast through—any obstacles. Will humans be able to harness the powers of X-ray and… Read More →
The Redwood Forests
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places
Have you ever seen a tree as wide as a house? What about one taller than a skyscraper? Get ready to explore the gigantic trees in the Redwood Forests! These amazing forests are located along… Read More →
The Rise of Civilization: First Cities and Empires
From the Series Human History Timeline
Take an enthralling journey from the Stone Age onward, and see how our ancestors became great builders and rulers. They grew food, discovered metals, made tools, and invented writing. You… Read More →
The Rise of Western Society: Sailing Ships and Revolutions
From the Series Human History Timeline
Follow four centuries of discovery and change, from the moment people set out to explore the world to turbulent times when it turned upside down—even for the people who stayed home! See how… Read More →
Therizinosaurus: A First Look
From the Series Read about Dinosaurs (Read for a Better World ™)
The Therizinosaurus had claws that were as long as baseball bats! With full-color images and easy-to-read text, readers can discover how the features of this dinosaur helped it survive. Read More →
The Rock in My Throat
At first, no one noticed when I stopped talking at school. In this moving true story, Kao Kalia Yang shares her experiences as a young Hmong refugee navigating life at home and at school.… Read More →
The Rocky Mountains
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places
Did you know that the Rocky Mountains range is more than 3,000 miles long? It stretches all the way from Canada in the north to New Mexico in the south. Some people call them the "Backbone of Read More →
The Romans: Gory Gladiators and Cruel Conquerors
From the Series Deadly History
From fighting as a gladiator through being fed to the lions, daily life in the Roman Empire was pretty deadly! Readers will love digging up the past and finding out just how horrible it was… Read More →
The Roswell UFO Mystery
From the Series Unexplained (Alternator Books ® )
Roswell, New Mexico, is the location of several well-known UFO sightings. Historical evidence, theories, photographs, and more will aid readers as they explore the answers that might explain… Read More →
The Salmon's Journey
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Amazing Migrators
Did you know adult salmon return to the rivers where they were born? Salmon are migrators! They travel in groups as they make their long migration swim. From egg to fish and out to the open… Read More →
The School Bus
From the Series Read about School (Read for a Better World ™)
There's a lot of responsibility that comes with riding a school bus. Instructive text and full-color photographs bring bus safety to life in this accessible book. Prepare new learners for… Read More →
The Schoolchildren's Blizzard
From the Series On My Own History
When nine-year-old Sarah and her little sister, Annie, set out on their way to school on January 12, 1888, they have no idea what their day will hold. The weather’s so warm they go outside to Read More →
The School Library
From the Series Read about School (Read for a Better World ™)
School libraries are the hub for learning, community, and creating. Full-color photos and kid-friendly text highlight all the things a library can be. Prepare new learners for school with… Read More →
The Science Behind Epic Earthquakes
From the Series Disaster Zone
Earth—it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been shaking and shuddering with enormous earthquakes that rip through its crust and crack it wide open. But what causes these… Read More →
The Science Behind Hurricane Horrors
From the Series Disaster Zone
Earth—it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been battered by horrific hurricanes that rage across its surface, wreaking devastation as they move. But what causes these… Read More →