5 Kinds of Nonfiction
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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 the Robots: How Machines Evolve Beyond Expectations
From the Series Tomorrow's World
It's a big question—what happens when there's a problem so big humans can't solve it on their own? Don't panic! Scientists have a plan, and it's more thrilling than science fiction. From… 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 Cycle Road Trip — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series The Rock Cycle Road Trip
Get set for the trip of a lifetime in this fun and fact-filled series that reveals our planet's amazing rock cycle! Each book is packed with information that explains the science behind the… Read More →
The Rock in My Throat
Praise for The Rock in My Throat by Kao Kalia Yang, illustrated by Jiemei Lin: Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature Picture Book Honor Booklist Editor's Choice The Bulletin of the… 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 →
The Science Behind Mega Tsunamis
From the Series Disaster Zone
Earth—it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been awash with mega tsunamis that surge across its surface, destroying everything in their paths. But what causes these awesome… Read More →
The Science Behind Raging Wildfires
From the Series Disaster Zone
Earth—it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been set alight by raging wildfires that rip across its surface, torching everything in their paths. But what causes these… Read More →
The Science Behind Super Floods
From the Series Disaster Zone
Earth—it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been awash with fearsome floods that race across its surface, destroying everything in their paths. But what causes these… Read More →
The Science Behind Supervolcanoes
From the Series Disaster Zone
Earth—it’s a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been exploding with super volcanoes whose magma flows and gas clouds destroy everything in their paths. But what causes these… Read More →
The Science of Cancer
From the Series STEM Body
New breakthroughs in particle acceleration allow tumors to be irradiated in milliseconds. Using genetics, doctors can attack cancers and their causes in ever more targeted ways. Nanoparticles Read More →
The Science of Dragons: A Field Guide
From the Series Dragon Field Guides
Have you ever wondered how dragons breathe fire or fly? Some people believe it’s because of magic. Other people say dragons can do those things because of science. Dive into scientific… Read More →
The Science of the Coronavirus
From the Series COVID-19
COVID-19 has taken the entire world by storm. Many of the smartest people on Earth have been working to find treatments, a vaccine, and ultimately, a cure. So what exactly is COVID-19? What… Read More →
The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence: Life Beyond Earth
From the Series Space Explorer Guidebooks (Alternator Books ®)
Is there life on other planets? That burning question is fueling NASA’s Search for Extraterrestrial Life (SETI) mission. Powerful telescopes, satellites, and space probes are revealing a… Read More →