5 Kinds of Nonfiction

Eight-year-old Andrew is starting his first day of work in a coal mine. With bloody knuckles and an aching back, Andrew quickly learns that life in the mines is dirty, dark, and difficult.… Read More →

Blizzards are severe snowstorms with strong winds and heavy snow. These storms can cover large areas and last for days. Learn how blizzards form, what the dangers are, and how to stay safe.… Read More →

The dry ground cracks. Rain hasn’t fallen in months. This is a drought. All living things need water to survive. Dangerous droughts occur when no rain falls for months or years. Discover what Read More →

Earthquakes happen when big plates of earth slide past one another. Powerful earthquakes can cause serious damage. Strong earth movements can even shape mountains and oceans. Learn how… Read More →

Cars can be swept away in less than two feet of water! Find out more amazing facts about floods in this book. Floods happen when rivers overflow, rain comes too fast, or other events cause… Read More →

Hurricanes are huge, powerful storms that form over oceans. Strong winds, rain, and waves crash onto land. Discover the damage hurricanes create, how climate change makes them more dangerous, Read More →

When a tornado's funnel-shaped cloud touches the ground, extreme winds destroy everything in its path. Learn how tornados form, how climate change affects those conditions, and how to stay… Read More →

The ground rumbles, lava flows, and smoke and ash fill the sky—a volcano is erupting! Volcanoes can be extremely dangerous when they erupt. Gas, steam, ash burst into the air, and extremely… Read More →

A spark from a lightning strike or a campfire can quickly grow into a wildfire covering acres. Learn about the types of wildfires, how climate change increases the danger, and how to stay… Read More →

Danica Patrick zooms around the track in NASCAR's fastest races. Her rise to fame is littered with firsts. She was the first woman to take the lead position in the Indianapolis 500. And since Read More →

Daniel Boone loved to explore and hunt in the wilderness. As a boy, he learned the ways of the woods from Indians and hunters. Then Daniel heard of a place called Kentucky and he decided to… Read More →

Daniel Inouye was born in Hawaii to parents who came from Japan. He had a happy life as a child until 1941 when the Japanese military bombed Pearl Harbor in his hometown. As war broke out,… Read More →

Growing up, soccer legend David Beckham dreamed of playing for England's Manchester United. He achieved that dream and more, winning league championships in England, France, Spain, and the… Read More →

What's more popular than Tumblr? This microblogging site has taken the Web by storm since its founding in 2007. Not much can top it when it comes to capturing its fans' imaginations, except… Read More →

From paramammals to dimetrodon, this book reveals amazing facts about the creatures that existed before the very first dinosaurs arrived. With amazing images and jaw-dropping facts, learn all Read More →

The Day of the Dead is a special holiday celebrated in many places like Mexico and parts of the United States to honor people who have died. It's celebrated between October 31 and November 2… Read More →

The Day of the Dead is a day to remember loved ones who died. Colorful photos and accessible text bring this family tradition to life for young learners. Read More →

A visually stunning look at innovative and eye-popping measures used to protect ships during World War I. During World War I, British and American ships were painted with bold colors and… Read More →

On June 6, 1944, Allied bombers flew overhead as a huge naval fleet landed on the beaches of Normandy, France. Under a hail of gunfire, thousands of Allied troops fought their way onto the… Read More →

Dive into the world of dangerous dinosaurs in this spectacular book for curious kids! Deadly Dinosaurs is filled with incredible full-color illustrations and bite-sized facts about some of… Read More →