5 Kinds of Nonfiction
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Cadena de bloques y criptomoneda (Blockchain and Cryptocurrency)
From the Series Criptología (Cryptology) (Alternator Books ® en español)
La cadena de bloques es la poderosa tecnología detrás de las criptomonedas populares como Bitcoin. Descubre cómo las cadenas de bloques ayudaron a crear estas monedas digitales que no están… Read More →
Call Me Miss Hamilton: One Woman's Case for Equality and Respect
Discover the true story of the woman Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. nicknamed "Red" because of her fiery spirit! Mary Hamilton grew up knowing right from wrong. She was proud to be Black, and… Read More →
Call the Bee Doctor!: How Science Is Saving Honey Bees
From the Series Sandra Markle's Science Discoveries
In 2006, beekeepers discovered that tens of thousands of honey bees had gone missing in a phenomenon that became known as colony collapse disorder. Scientists have identified several factors… Read More →
Calm Monsters, Kind Monsters: A Sesame Street ® Guide to Mindfulness
Breathing, positive self talk, and calming down—mindfulness includes all this and more. Sesame Street characters present big emotions readers have likely faced alongside simple solutions like Read More →
Calvin Graham's World War II Story
From the Series Narrative Nonfiction: Kids in War
In November 1942, twelve-year-old Calvin Graham found himself in the midst of an intense battle on a ship in the Pacific Ocean. An explosion damaged his ship and wounded many of his… Read More →
Cam Newton
From the Series Amazing Athletes
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is one of the biggest stars of the National Football League (NFL). The Panthers chose Cam as the first overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft. He went on… Read More →
Campos de internamiento de estadounidenses de origen japonés (Japanese American Internment Camps)
From the Series Héroes de la Segunda Guerra Mundial (Heroes of World War II) (Alternator Books ® en español)
En la Segunda Guerra Mundial, Estados Unidos luchó contra Japón. En 1942, el presidente de los Estados Unidos firmó una orden ejecutiva que obligaba a más de cien mil estadounidenses de… Read More →
Canada
From the Series Hello Neighbor (LOOK! Books ™)
Canada and the United States share the longest border in the world. Readers will discover how Canada and the United States are alike and how they differ as they read about the land and… Read More →
Can Be . . . Books — Hardcover Set
From the Series Can Be . . . Books
Laura Purdie Salas's lyrical, rhyming text and Violeta Dabija's glowing illustrations make simple yet profound observations about seemingly ordinary objects and encourage readers to suggest… Read More →
Candy
From the Series Sweet Life
Sweet Life highlights the sweet, sour, and sugar-coated bites that are poured, molded, melted, and pulled to perfection. From hard candies and soft taffies, to sour gummies and creamy… Read More →
Capybaras: Nature's Biggest Rodent
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Nature's Most Massive Animals
Have you ever seen a capybara before? They're the world's largest rodent! When they’re not swimming in rivers, they’re looking for food like grass and bark. Learn more about these furry… Read More →
Carey Price: How a First Nations Kid Became a Superstar Goaltender
From the Series Lorimer Recordbooks
Twenty years ago, Carey Price was flying hundreds of miles across the country so he could play on the nearest organized hockey team. Today, he is the highest-paid goalie in the NHL. But he's… Read More →
Caring with Bert and Ernie: A Book about Empathy
From the Series Sesame Street ® Character Guides
Kids will learn all about empathy with best buddies Bert and Ernie! They will discover how to think about others, show that they care, and help those around them. About the Sesame Street ®… Read More →
Carly Patterson
From the Series Amazing Athletes
Carly Patterson electrified American audiences with her performance at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. Displyaing amazing poise, this sixteen-year-old helped the U.S. women's gymnastics… Read More →
Carson Wentz
From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)
Carson Wentz is the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. In college, Wentz starred at North Dakota State University and became a top National Football League (NFL) prospect. After a slow… Read More →
Casting Shadows: Solar and Lunar Eclipses with The Planetary Society ®
The year 2024 is set to have multiple solar and lunar eclipses. Solar and lunar eclipses are sights to behold. But you don’t see them every day! Learn about the different kinds of eclipses.… Read More →
Cat Litter Cake and Other Horrifying Desserts
From the Series Little Kitchen of Horrors
What can be as yucky to look at as it is yummy to eat? Your dessert! Learn how to make a variety of desserts that are both repulsive and tasty. Create dishes like worms in dirt, gooey alien… Read More →
Cats, Cats, Cats!
From the Series Internet Animal Stars
Everyone knows that cats reign supreme on the internet! This guide educates readers about the life cycle and habits of domestic cats with social-media-inspired graphics and pictures of… Read More →
Causes of Climate Change
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Spotlight on Climate Change
Climate change affects everyone around the globe, but what causes it? Readers explore the science behind the greenhouse effect, where greenhouse gases come from, and what they can do to lower Read More →
Caution: Turtles and Frogs Ahead!
From the Series Wildlife Rescue
Reptiles and amphibians need special help crossing roads. This book focuses on different approaches, from tiny turtle tunnels under railroad tracks in Japan, to salamander tunnels and… Read More →
Caves
From the Series Nature in Action
Bit by bit, over thousands or even millions of years, water carves and shapes rock into designs only nature could create. Deep in limestone or under a few feet of hardened lava, on an ocean… Read More →
Cell Phones and Smartphones: A Graphic History
From the Series Amazing Inventions
Cell phones allowed people to connect on the go, and smartphones have transformed the way we share information. From the earliest landlines to the minicomputers that link people across the… Read More →
Cesar Chavez
From the Series On My Own Biography
During the Great Depression, many people had to work long hours and were barely paid enough to survive. Cesar Chavez felt this treatment was unfair and worked to secure more rights. He formed Read More →
Cesar Chavez: Friend to Farm Workers
From the Series Beginner Biography (LOOK! Books ™)
As a child, Cesar Chavez worked on farms with his family. He felt the workers were not treated well. Cesar used his voice to become a leader in making sure farm workers were paid better and… Read More →