5 Kinds of Nonfiction

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Under, Over, By the Clover: What Is a Preposition?

From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®

Have fun learning about language! In this fun-filled book, playful puns and comical cartoon cats combine to show, not tell, readers what prepositions are all about. Each preposition in the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 420
  • ATOS: 3.2
  • Dewey: 428.2
  • Copyright: 2002
Fall 2025

Understanding AI

From the Series Digital Safety Smarts (Alternator Books ®)

What is AI and why does it matter? The use of artificial intelligence is on the rise and the programs are always evolving. Discover how machines learn, the reasons for AI bias, and why it’s… Read More →

  • Dewey: 006.3
  • Copyright: 2026

Understanding Coronaviruses: SARS, MERS, and the COVID-19 Pandemic

While many scientists believed influenza would cause the next great pandemic, few were prepared for the new strain of coronavirus that appeared in late 2019. Within months, SARS-CoV-2, the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1110
  • Dewey: 362.1962/414
  • Copyright: 2022

Understanding COVID-19

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Understanding the Coronavirus

Learn all about COVID-19, including its global spread, social distancing guidelines, and the search for a vaccine. This approachable book will help readers understand the pandemic and answer… Read More →

  • Lexile: 880
  • Dewey: 362.1962/414
  • Copyright: 2022
Spring 2026

Understanding Deepfakes

From the Series Teen Online Survival Guides

Deepfakes are flooding the internet—convincing fakes that can fool anyone. But what exactly are they, and how can teens spot the difference between real and fake? This essential guide breaks Read More →

  • ATOS: 6.9
  • Copyright: 2026
Spring 2026

Understanding Manga: From Fox Spirits to Fashion Icons

From the Series The Rise of Anime and Manga

In the last few decades, manga has exploded in popularity around the world. Weekly serialized magazines have paved the way for iconic series such as One Piece, Naruto, and Demon Slayer.… Read More →

  • Dewey: 741.5/952
  • Copyright: 2026

Underwater Construction Workers

From the Series Dangerous Jobs (UpDog Books ™)

If you think construction workers have a tough job, try doing it underwater. These professionals stay underwater for hours to build bridges and buildings beneath the surface. Dive in to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • Dewey: 627/.702
  • Copyright: 2023
6 titles

Unexplained (Alternator Books ® ) — Library Bound Hardcover Set

From the Series Unexplained (Alternator Books ® )

This absorbing series explores high-interest paranormal topics for middle grade readers. From ghostly specters to spontaneous human combustion, each title searches for answers to explain… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2020
  • Library Bound Hardcover
  • List Price: $183.90
  • Your Price: $137.93
  • 6 titles
6 titles

Unexplained (Alternator Books ® ) — Paperback Set

From the Series Unexplained (Alternator Books ® )

This absorbing series explores high-interest paranormal topics for middle grade readers. From ghostly specters to spontaneous human combustion, each title searches for answers to explain… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2020
  • Paperback
  • List Price: $65.94
  • Your Price: $62.64
  • 6 titles
4 titles

Unplug with Science Buddies ® — Library Bound Hardcover Set

From the Series Unplug with Science Buddies ®

It’s time to turn off your device! This fun, maker-focused series features projects from project database creators Science Buddies® and encourages readers to step away from the screen and… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2020
  • Library Bound Hardcover
  • List Price: $111.96
  • Your Price: $83.97
  • 4 titles
4 titles

Unplug with Science Buddies ® — Paperback Set

From the Series Unplug with Science Buddies ®

It’s time to turn off your device! This fun, maker-focused series features projects from project database creators Science Buddies® and encourages readers to step away from the screen and… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2020
  • Paperback
  • List Price: $35.96
  • Your Price: $34.16
  • 4 titles

Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre

Winner of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards for Author and Illustrator A Caldecott Honor Book A Sibert Honor Book Longlisted for the National Book Award A Kirkus Prize Finalist A Boston… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1100
  • ATOS: 5.8
  • Dewey: 976.6/8600496073
  • Copyright: 2021

Up Close With Microhabitats

From the Series Get Started with STEM

This vibrant, colorful science book brings STEM to life and gets students thinking and working like scientists as they investigate how animals, plants, and microbes make their homes in tiny… Read More →

  • Lexile: 640
  • Dewey: 577
  • Copyright: 2022

Uranus: The Sideways Planet

From the Series Exploring Our Solar System with The Planetary Society ®

With seasons that last for decades, Uranus is a planet of extremes! The seventh planet from the Sun is one of the two ice giants in our solar system. From what makes Uranus an ice giant to… Read More →

  • Dewey: 523.47
  • Copyright: 2025

Urban Biologist Danielle Lee

From the Series STEM Trailblazer Bios

After earning degrees studying animal behavior, Danielle Lee wanted to share her love of science with young people. Through urban outreach she has brought budding scientists into professional Read More →

  • Lexile: 670
  • ATOS: 4.9
  • Dewey: 570.92
  • Copyright: 2016

Usain Bolt

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Usain Bolt has been the fastest runner in the world since the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Back then, the Jamaican sprinter won gold medals and set world records in three running… Read More →

  • ATOS: 4.5
  • Dewey: 796.42092
  • Copyright: 2013

US Culture through Infographics

From the Series Super Social Studies Infographics

Exploring the culture of the United States can be exhausting! You need to know about popular national pastimes (from ball fields to Broadway stages), different ethnic backgrounds of Americans Read More →

  • Lexile: 810
  • Dewey: 306.0973
  • Copyright: 2015
Fall 2025

Used or Abused?: Advocating for Animal Rights

From the Series Spotlight on Social Justice

For thousands of years, animals have played vital roles in human lives, yet many have also faced mistreatment and exploitation. Animal rights activists champion that all animals deserve to… Read More →

  • Dewey: 179/.309
  • Copyright: 2026

Use of Force and the Fight against Police Brutality

From the Series Issues in Action (Read Woke ™ Books)

In the spring and summer of 2020, several high-profile cases put a renewed spotlight on law enforcement's use of force in the United States, especially against Black people. Activist groups… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1030
  • ATOS: 6.1
  • Dewey: 363.2/32
  • Copyright: 2022

US Geography through Infographics

From the Series Super Social Studies Infographics

Navigating US geography can leave you feeling lost and all over the map. You need to know about all 50 states (Wisconsin has more than 600 kinds of cheese!), different landscapes and climates Read More →

  • Lexile: 810
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 917.3
  • Copyright: 2015

US Government through Infographics

From the Series Super Social Studies Infographics

Trying to comprehend the US government can almost make your mind shut down. You need to understand how it stacks up to governments around the world (from democracy to dictatorship), how… Read More →

  • Lexile: 690
  • ATOS: 5.1
  • Dewey: 320.473
  • Copyright: 2015

US History through Infographics

From the Series Super Social Studies Infographics

Wrapping your head around centuries of American history can make you dizzy. You need to know about the land (828,000 acres from the Louisiana Purchase alone), the people (from the earliest… Read More →

  • Lexile: 700
  • ATOS: 5.1
  • Dewey: 973
  • Copyright: 2015
Fall 2025

Using Mobile Devices

From the Series Digital Safety Smarts (Alternator Books ®)

Mobile devices are used constantly in our daily lives. Whether we’re using them to stay in touch, play games, or browse the internet, it’s important to do so safely. Discover tips to use your Read More →

  • Dewey: 004.167
  • Copyright: 2026
Fall 2025

Using Social Media

From the Series Digital Safety Smarts (Alternator Books ®)

Social media helps us stay connected with friends and family. But how do we use it safely and wisely? Learn about keeping your personal information private and how your digital footprint can… Read More →

  • Dewey: 302.23/10835
  • Copyright: 2026