5 Kinds of Nonfiction
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Whale Sharks in Action
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Shark World
Whale sharks are the biggest fish in the ocean! But what do whale sharks eat? And how long does it take them to grow so large? Get up close to these fearsome creatures and learn all about… Read More →
Whale Sharks: Nature's Biggest Fish
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Nature's Most Massive Animals
Whale Sharks are the largest fish on Earth. Each one has its own unique pattern of spots. Explore the lives of whale sharks and learn how they get so big, how they eat, and more! Read More →
What a Job (LOOK! Books ™) — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series What a Job (LOOK! Books ™)
Some people work at a job in an office. Some have a job in a factory or on a farm. A person's job can be any place, doing anything. A job may require unusual skills and talents. Check out… Read More →
What Are Conspiracy Theories?
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Fake News
Learn all about conspiracy theories that have emerged from the past to today. This accessible overview introduces young readers to thinking critically about the information they may glean… Read More →
What Are Hoaxes and Lies?
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Fake News
Read about hoaxes and lies that have been spread in both the past and present, and learn how they have deceived people. Readers will discover tips on how to identify a hoax and learn to think Read More →
What Are Satire and Parody?
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Fake News
Satire and parody existed long before modern times. Readers will get an invaluable overview of how to identify satire and parody and how to think critically about current events. Read More →
What Are You Figuring Now?: A Story about Benjamin Banneker
From the Series Creative Minds Biographies
In 1791 plans for the new capital city, Washington, DC, were in the works, but someone was needed to help with the surveying. Thomas Jefferson recommended Benjamin Banneker for the job.… Read More →
What Can Frogs Tell Us about Our Planet?: Discover the Science behind Herpetology
From the Series The Big Questions Answered
It’s a big question—what can frogs tell us about our planet? Frogs are incredible, as are the herpetologists who study them! They may only be small, but the amount that frogs can tell us… Read More →
What Can I See in the Desert?
From the Series What Can I See?
There is so much to see in the desert! Put on your sunscreen and get ready to go on an adventure to the world's driest, most scorching environments. From rattlesnakes to camels, meerkats to… Read More →
What Can I See in the Polar Regions?
From the Series What Can I See?
There's so much to see in the polar regions! Put on your snowshoes and get ready for an adventure to the freezing northern and southern polar regions. From penguins to polar bears, narwhals… Read More →
What Can You Do with Money?: Earning, Spending, and Saving
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Economics
Do you get an allowance? Or have you ever been paid for doing chores, such as walking a neighbor’s dog or raking leaves? If so, you’ve earned money! Everyone has to decide what they will do… Read More →
What Do We Buy?: A Look at Goods and Services
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Economics
Have you ever bought a toy at a store? Have you had a haircut or ordered food in a restaurant? Then you’ve used goods and services! Goods and services are everywhere. They’re in stores,… Read More →
What Floats? What Sinks?: A Look at Density
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Physical Science
A rock sinks in the water. A hot air balloon floats in the air. Many objects float and sink. But what makes them move this way? And how do people use floating and sinking in their lives? Read Read More →
What Good Is a Dead Tree?: A Science Mystery
Creeaaakkkk . . . CRASH! A mighty oak has fallen in the forest. But fifty years later, the only evidence that it was there is a dark mark on the forest floor. Where did it go? Author and… Read More →
What Holds Us to Earth?: A Look at Gravity
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Physical Science
A ball drops to the ground. Leaves fall from a tree. Gravity is at work all around you. But what exactly is gravity? And how does it affect different objects? Read this book to find out!… Read More →
What Is Money, Anyway?: Why Dollars and Coins Have Value
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Economics
Have you ever received a birthday card with a $10 bill inside? Or found a quarter on the sidewalk? These bills and coins are made of paper and metal. But they’re far more valuable than what… Read More →
What Is Propaganda?
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Fake News
Introduce readers to the concept of propaganda by analyzing examples from the past and present. This approachable overview includes tips on how to spot propaganda and how to respond to fake news. Read More →
What Keeps Your Body Working?: Questions about Circulation, Blood, Germs, and More
From the Series The Inquisitive Kid's Guide to the Human Body
How Does Your Heart Beat? is a fantastic introduction to the incredible ways that our body keeps us alive. The respiratory, circulatory, and immune systems are explained through hilarious,… Read More →
What Machines Do
Explore the world of machines! Digging, ploughing, drilling, flying; big or small or somewhere in between. Machines are used all over the world in all sorts of ways. Discover the different… Read More →
What Machines Do — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series What Machines Do
Explore the world of machines! Digging, plowing, drilling, flying; big or small. Machines are used all over the world in all sorts of ways. Discover the different machines used on the farm,… Read More →
What's in Your Guts?: Questions about Digestion, Food, Farts, and More
From the Series The Inquisitive Kid's Guide to the Human Body
What's in Your Guts? is a fantastic introduction to the science behind the human digestive system for young kids. Hilarious, colorful illustrations and an engaging question-and-answer format Read More →
What's So Scary about Bats?
From the Series Core Content Science — Earth's Amazing Animals
Bats have a bad reputation as blood-sucking creatures of the night. But these fascinating mammals actually help people by eating insect pests and pollinating fruit trees and flowers. In this… Read More →
What's So Scary about Sharks?
From the Series Core Content Science — Earth's Amazing Animals
Although some sharks are very scary and dangerous, most species are quiet creatures who pose no threat to humans at all. Readers will learn all about the many kinds of sharks, what they… Read More →
What's So Scary about Snakes?
From the Series Core Content Science — Earth's Amazing Animals
Even venomous snakes can be helpful to people and Planet Earth! Young readers will learn the truth about the many different kinds of snakes, how to tell which ones are truly dangerous and… Read More →