5 Kinds of Nonfiction
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Be a Zookeeper
From the Series Math Adventures (Step 1)
Do you want to be an astronaut, a zookeeper, a firefighter, or maybe a paleontologist digging for dinosaurs? Well you need to use math to do these and other amazing jobs. Follow an imaginary… Read More →
Be Brave!
From the Series What a Job (LOOK! Books ™)
In this book, readers discover careers that require the worker to be brave and often to help others, such as firefighters and police officers. Read More →
Beginner Biography (LOOK! Books ™) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Beginner Biography (LOOK! Books ™)
Do you have a favorite role model? A role model can be someone who makes life better for others, or it can be someone who shows us how to overcome challenges, stand up for others, and never… Read More →
Beginner's Guide to Space — Hardcover Set
From the Series Beginner's Guide to Space
This series introduces students to space exploration. Information is presented clearly and concisely, and with more than 100 color photographs per title, eager young scientists will be… Read More →
Behind the Bookcase: Miep Gies, Anne Frank, and the Hiding Place
Anne Frank’s diary is a gift to the world because of Miep Gies. One of the protectors of the Frank family, Miep recovered the diary after the family was discovered by Nazis, and then… Read More →
Behind the Scenes Baseball
From the Series Inside the Sport (Lerner ™ Sports)
What's it like to be a baseball player? From youth leagues to the minors to Major League Baseball, readers will learn how athletes prepare for games and participate in special events off the field. Read More →
Behind the Scenes Basketball
From the Series Inside the Sport (Lerner ™ Sports)
Follow the journey of a basketball player from the local gym to the NBA. What does a professional player do to prepare for a game? What kinds of special events do they participate in when… Read More →
Behind the Scenes Football
From the Series Inside the Sport (Lerner ™ Sports)
What does it take to be a football player? Give readers an insider's look at how athletes prepare for games and the kinds of responsibilities they have when they aren't on the field.… Read More →
Behind the Scenes Gymnastics
From the Series Inside the Sport (Lerner ™ Sports)
Learn what it takes to become a professional gymnast! Readers will get a fascinating insider look at the life of a gymnast, from preparing for competition to events outside the gym. Read More →
Behind the Scenes Hockey
From the Series Inside the Sport (Lerner ™ Sports)
Before they hit the ice for a game, hockey players do a lot to prepare. Give readers an exciting insider's look at the lives of professional athletes in the world of hockey, from training to… Read More →
Behind the Scenes Soccer
From the Series Inside the Sport (Lerner ™ Sports)
Soccer captures the attention of fans around the world—but what are the lives of professional soccer players like behind the scenes? Discover how players prepare for games and learn about the Read More →
Being Homeless: Stories from Survivors
From the Series It Happened to Me
Becoming homeless happens—but how does it feel when it happens to you? Being homeless is a devastating and life-changing experience that happens to thousands of young people every year.… Read More →
Being in a Gang: Stories from Survivors
From the Series It Happened to Me
Becoming part of a gang happens—but how does it feel when it happens to you? Being part of a gang is a dangerous and life-changing experience that happens to thousands of young people every… Read More →
Being Thankful with Gabrielle: A Book about Gratitude
From the Series Sesame Street ® Character Guides
Young readers learn about gratitude with help from their friends at Sesame Street. From sunny days to time spent with friends and family, there is a lot to be thankful for every day. About… Read More →
Benedict Arnold: Hero or Enemy Spy?
From the Series Hidden History — Spies
He was popular with his troops. And he was such a good soldier that Benedict Arnold became a major general in the Colonial Army. So how did a Revolutionary hero become known as one of the… Read More →
Benjamin Banneker: Pioneering Scientist
From the Series On My Own Biography
Gazing up at the stars, Benjamin Banneker longed to understand how and why things worked as they did. In a time when most black Americans were slaves, Banneker lived a life of freedom and… Read More →
Bessie Coleman: Daring to Fly
From the Series On My Own Biography
High in the sky, Bessie Coleman could soar like a bird. She was free—at least until she landed. As a black woman in the 1920s, she wasn't allowed to learn how to fly. Forced to travel to… Read More →
Best Believe: The Tres Hermanas, a Sisterhood for the Common Good
Meet the Tres Hermanas: Evelina Antonetty, Lillian López, and Elba Cabrera. They moved from Puerto Rico to New York City as children and grew up to become leaders in their Bronx community.… Read More →
Best Gymnastics Teams
From the Series All-Access Gymnastics (Lerner ™ Sports)
At many men's and women's gymnastics competitions, teams work together to overcome obstacles and win gold. Take a look at some of the best gymnastics teams in history and learn about the… Read More →
Be the Best at Basketball
From the Series Be the Best at . . .
Lightning quick and loaded with skill, basketball is one of the world's most popular games. Its color, razzmatazz, and million-dollar superstars make it a fantastic spectator sport. America… Read More →
Be the Best at Fishing
From the Series Be the Best at . . .
Whether it’s for food or fun, fishing has been a part of human life for thousands of years! Being good at fishing requires many unique skills, including patience, strategy, and perseverance. Read More →
Be the Best at Golf
From the Series Be the Best at . . .
Playing golf is a great way to get some fresh air and exercise while enjoying being outside, but it is so much more than just that! It is also a highly skilled sport, requiring strategy,… Read More →
Be the Best at Gymnastics
From the Series Be the Best at . . .
Gymnastics is a beautiful and varied sport, containing many different disciplines. Gymnasts require agility, strength, flexibility, balance, and many other skills in order to succeed at this… Read More →
Be the Best at Karate
From the Series Be the Best at . . .
Karate is one of the most popular martial arts in the world. As much an artform as a sport, Karate teaches skills for combat, self-defense, good sportsmanship, and much more. This book, with Read More →