5 Kinds of Nonfiction

Explore the excitement and awe of what life would be like if the prehistoric era's most fearsome defenders lived alongside us. These creatures had fantastic body armor and super survival… Read More →

Fighter jets zoom through the air, filling the sky with the sound of thunder. These speedy aircraft can travel thousands of miles at a time. Some can even escape being seen by enemies! Read… Read More →

Take flight with the pilots who keep both the skies and land safe. Explore their careers, the thrilling technology they use, and the dangers fighter pilots face every day. Detailed diagrams… Read More →

Who flies fighter planes? The U.S. military uses fighter planes to help protect our country. Featuring some of the most recognizable machines in the military, this book shows how these… Read More →

Award-winning author Jeff Gottesfeld and #OwnVoices co-writer Michelle Y. Green introduce us to another important historical figure who deserves to be better known. Along with illustrator… Read More →

Racial justice seeks the fair, equal treatment of everyone regardless of their race or ethnicity. Throughout history, people of color in North America have faced racial injustices such as… Read More →

Reproductive rights have been hot-button issues for generations, and recent legal decisions have put these arguments back in the spotlight. Black women activists have been leading the fight… Read More →

Fossils give us a window to the past. Water, sediments, and pressure work together over time to preserve the shape of things that lived long ago. Studying these ancient plants and animals… Read More →

Discover the true story of an orphaned mallard duckling being raised by a pair of loons. On a lake in northern Wisconsin in 2019, loon researchers were surprised to discover a mother and… Read More →

This entertaining book combines an informative, educational journey through the history of life on this planet with a vibrant, detail-packed search and find. Simple texts break down the… Read More →

When you read about war in your history book or hear about it in the news, do you ever wonder what happens to the families and children in the places experiencing war? Many families in these… Read More →

Teens will become their bravest and fiercest selves and overcome social anxiety disorder with this helpful, upbeat book written by an expert in the field. Social anxiety is tough, but teens… Read More →

Although he is credited with changing history through his invention of printing, Johann Gutenberg remains mysterious. In Fine Print, author Joann Johansen Burch pieces together Gutenberg's… Read More →

As the most extensive database, fingerprints have helped solve millions of crimes. Young readers will discover how investigators use this unique identifier to bring criminals to justice in… Read More →

Six days a week Minnie and Tessa sit, shoulder to shoulder, bent over sewing machines in a big room overflowing with piles of fabric, patterns, and lace. There is no fresh air, the light is… Read More →

Welcome to the exciting world of firefighting! Did you know that firefighters use a lot of special tools to keep us safe and protect our communities from fires? In this book, we'll take a… Read More →

Bright red fire trucks with flashing lights and noisy sirens carry firemen, hoses, ladders, and more to fight fires. Find out how they work and what types of jobs they do. Read More →

Fire trucks carry tools that help firefighters save people and put out fires. Leveled text and exciting photographs let readers experience firefighting up close. Read More →

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about how fire trucks work. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build… Read More →

Finding a job can be overwhelming, even for a seasoned professional. For first-time job applicants, it can be even harder not knowing the ins and outs of job searching and applications. From Read More →

Meet some amazing animals—from caring crocodile mothers to meat eating plants, from the tallest parents in the woods to sea horse fathers looking after their young . . . with the odd hairy… Read More →

With cool gear, precise techniques, and the anticipation of a huge catch, fishing is awesome! Get ready to make waves in this popular sport. Fishing has the high-interest appeal of a growing Read More →

The soft glow of a candle, the blink of a firefly, a burst of fireworks—light is everywhere in our world! Follow a diverse group of kids as they live, learn, celebrate, and encounter light… Read More →