5 Kinds of Nonfiction
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Body Image: Deal with it because all bodies are great bodies
From the Series Lorimer Deal With It
Too fat, too thin. Muffin top, flat bum, thunder thighs, spaghetti arms. From an early age, kids learn they are judged for how they look. Both boys and girls are bombarded with messages of… Read More →
Body Oddity Projects: Floating Arms, Balancing Challenges, and More
From the Series Unplug with Science Buddies ®
Step away from the screen and learn science in the real world. Discover amazing tricks of the human body with these hands-on projects like optical illusions, involuntary movement, and balance Read More →
Bone by Bone: Comparing Animal Skeletons
From the Series Animal by Animal
What would you be if your finger bones grew so long that they reached your feet? You'd be a bat! What if you had no leg bones but kept your arm bones? You'd be a whale, a dolphin, or a… Read More →
Bones and Bodies
From the Series Animals Eat What?
Some animals eat the bones and bodies of other creatures! Learn fascinating facts about these gross animal meals and browse interesting photos to learn about the biological processes of living things. Read More →
Book Bans: Reading Under Siege
From the Series Gateway Headlines
Book bans are a topic that has taken the US by storm. Book bans have occurred since writing began and ideas made their way onto paper. Books that cover controversial subjects such as… Read More →
Booker T. Washington
From the Series On My Own Biography
More than anything, nine-year-old Booker T. Washington longed to go to school, but he had to get a job to earn money for his family. Though the Civil War had freed them from slavery, Booker's Read More →
Boosting Black Voices with Marley Dias
From the Series Teen Strong
When Marley Dias was 10 years old, she decided she was tired of reading books about white boys. She was hungry for stories she could relate to and characters who looked like her. With help… Read More →
Borrowing Basics: A Teen Guide to Credit and Debt
From the Series Fund Your Future
In a world driven by spending, debt is inevitable. Knowing the ins and outs of borrowing money and establishing credit is not just an important skill for adults. Teens can benefit from… Read More →
Bosques y deforestación (Forests and Deforestation): Una guía gráfica (A Graphic Guide)
From the Series La crisis climática (The Climate Crisis)
Los bosques producen el aire que necesitamos para respirar. Proporcionan sombra y hogar a personas y animales. Nos dan madera para combustible y como material para la construcción. ¡Y son… Read More →
Boss Lady Bios (Alternator Books ®) — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Boss Lady Bios (Alternator Books ®)
Featuring figures from a variety of backgrounds, these books celebrate women who dominate their respective fields—big-time change-makers, influencers, and disrupters who aren't afraid to… Read More →
Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Rival Rumble
From the Series Sports Team Smackdown (Lerner ™ Sports)
The rivalry between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers goes back more than 70 years. It includes hundreds of games and 12 NBA Finals face-offs. Which team is the best? Compare their… Read More →
Bot Battles
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Robotics
Which robot is fastest, smartest, or strongest? In robot competitions, the best bots battle it out. See how robots compete to solve puzzles, win races, and crush their opponents in robot… Read More →
Bowhunting
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Hunting and Fishing
Hunting game with a bow and arrow, or bowhunting, has been around for thousands of years. Over time new technology has developed to help the bow hunter become more efficient including the… Read More →
Boxers
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Who's a Good Dog?
Boxers are energetic, fun loving, and sweet. Did you know that boxers come from Germany? Or that boxers can be trained as therapy dogs? Learn more about these intelligent canines! Read More →
Boxing's G.O.A.T.: Muhammad Ali, Manny Pacquiao, and More
From the Series Sports' Greatest of All Time (Lerner ™ Sports)
It's time to enter the ring and meet the greatest boxers of all time! Join the fight over boxing’s biggest question: Who is the greatest of all time? Hear entertaining stories and stats of… Read More →
Brachiosaurus: A First Look
From the Series Read about Dinosaurs (Read for a Better World ™)
The Brachiosaurus will impress readers with its long features and enormous size. Photorealistic images and simple text will help readers picture just how massive this dinosaur used to be. Read More →
Bradley Beal
From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)
Bradley Beal is one of the best scorers to ever set foot on a National Basketball Association (NBA) court. He wows fans with his incredible performances. Beal scores close to the basket, from Read More →
Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
I could hand you a braid of sweetgrass as thick and shining as the braid that hung down my grandmother’s back. But it is not mine to give, nor yours to take. Wiingaashk belongs to herself. I… Read More →
Brains, Brains, and Other Horrifying Breakfasts
From the Series Little Kitchen of Horrors
What can be as foul as it is fun to eat? Your breakfast! Learn how to create a variety of breakfast entrees that are both repulsive and delicious. Cook up dishes like a bowl of brains, spider Read More →
Brazil National Soccer Teams: Ultimate Fan Guide
From the Series World Cup Fan Guides (Lerner ™ Sports)
The Brazil men’s national soccer team has won a record five World Cups, and the women’s team has found success in the Copa América Femenina. Discover impressive players like Marta to Pelé and Read More →
Breakthrough: Katalin Karikó and the mRNA Vaccine
A thorough and accessible biography of Dr. Katalin Karikó, winner of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, whose hard work pioneering mRNA research led to the COVID-19 vaccines. Her Read More →
Breakthroughs in Deep Space Science
From the Series Space Exploration (Alternator Books ® )
Learn about new discoveries, technological achievements, and scientific breakthroughs in the exploration of deep space. Engaging photos and up-to-date information help you take a closer look… Read More →
Breakthroughs in Mars Exploration
From the Series Space Exploration (Alternator Books ® )
Will astronauts one day travel all the way to Mars? Get informed about Mars research and plans for Mars exploration, and discover key aspects of the science and technology involved in solving Read More →
Breakthroughs in Moon Exploration
From the Series Cosmos Chronicles (Alternator Books ® )
Did you know that twelve Americans have set foot on the moon? Or that the moon has mountains, one of them taller than any found on Earth? Striking photos and fast-paced, newspaper-like text… Read More →