5 Kinds of Nonfiction
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Joe Burrow vs. Dan Marino: Who Would Win?
From the Series All-Star Smackdown (Lerner ™ Sports)
Quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Dan Marino succeeded with strong arms, pinpoint passes, and great leadership skills. Choose a favorite by reliving their greatest throws and white-knuckle… Read More →
Joel Embiid
From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)
Center Joel Embiid racks up points for the Philadelphia 76ers. Readers will learn how this All-Star National Basketball Association (NBA) player stays at the top of his game and how he spends Read More →
John Brown
From the Series On My Own Biography
Ever since he was a boy, John Brown had hated slavery. He was an abolitionist, a person who believed that no one should be able to own others. Many abolitionists hope that strong words would… Read More →
John Cook's Civil War Story
From the Series Narrative Nonfiction: Kids in War
Gunfire rang out across the countryside as fifteen-year-old John Cook watched his unit struggle during the Battle of Antietam. Union troops were falling fast as they tried to push Confederate Read More →
John Lewis: Courage in Action
From the Series Gateway Biographies
John Lewis was known as one of the most courageous leaders of the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s. Inspired as a boy by the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., Lewis would go on to Read More →
John McCain: The Courage of Conviction
From the Series Gateway Biographies
This timely title examines the remarkable life and death of John McCain, from his time as a decorated war veteran to elder statesman. Accessible text and plentiful photos cover McCain's early Read More →
Johnny Appleseed
From the Series On My Own Biography
John Chapman loved all forms of nature, and he worked throughout his lifetime to improve it by planting apple trees. Known as the folk hero Johnny Appleseed, John helped to build America--not Read More →
Johnny Clem's Civil War Story
From the Series Narrative Nonfiction: Kids in War
Bullets whizzed overhead, narrowly missing twelve-year-old Johnny Clem. The Confederate army was winning the Battle of Chickamauga, and Johnny's unit had begun to retreat. Although he had… Read More →
Joining the Dots: The Art of Seurat
From the Series Stories of Art
Georges-Pierre Seurat was a French painter known for creating artwork with unusual techniques. The story guides readers through Seurat's thoughts as he pursues a new style of art. Read More →
JoJo Siwa: Fan Favorite
From the Series Boss Lady Bios (Alternator Books ®)
From the time she was two years old, JoJo Siwa spent hours a day working to achieve her dreams. Her hard work in her mom's dance studio led her to national TV, where her spunky personality… Read More →
Jordin Tootoo: The Highs and Lows in the Journey of the First Inuk to Play in the NHL
From the Series Lorimer Recordbooks
Jordin Tootoo is known for having to "fight his way through." Jordin had more than his fair share of fights both on and off the ice. He had to overcome the social problems that are associated Read More →
Jose Altuve
From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)
Jose Altuve is the superstar second baseman for the Houston Astros. But when he first tried out for the team, he was cut on the first day. People thought he was too short to be a professional Read More →
Josh Allen
From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)
In 2020, quarterback Josh Allen led the Buffalo Bills to their first division title in 25 years. Allen grew up on a farm in California and starred at the University of Wyoming before joining the NFL. Read More →
Journey through the Seasons — Hardcover Set
From the Series Journey through the Seasons
An awesome guide to each of the four seasons, with emphasis on its effects on the natural world. Join cute and funny animals as they appear throughout brightly illustrated scenes and take a… Read More →
Journey to Mars
From the Series Math Adventures (Step 1)
Do you want to be an astronaut, a zookeeper, a firefighter, or maybe a paleontologist digging for dinosaurs? Well you need to use math to do these and other amazing jobs. Follow an imaginary… Read More →
J. R. R. Tolkien: Epic Fantasy Author
From the Series Gateway Biographies
The robust, imaginative works of J. R. R. Tolkien have sparked the imaginations of readers around the world. From World War I soldier to bestselling author, trace the life of the man behind… Read More →
Juan Soto
From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)
In 2019, nineteen-year-old outfielder Juan Soto helped the Washington Nationals win the World Series. Read about Soto's journey from the Dominican Republic to Washington, D.C., and see what… Read More →
Jumping Kangaroos
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Animals
Did you know that some kangaroos live in high, rocky places, and spend most of their time in trees? However, most kangaroos live in the wide, open plains of Australia. They have powerful legs Read More →
Jumping Spiders: An Augmented Reality Experience
From the Series Creepy Crawlers in Action: Augmented Reality
A jumping spider soars and sinks its fangs into prey. The spider injects venom, paralyzing its target. Learn about the jumping spider life cycle with incredible augmented reality experiences… Read More →
Juneteenth
From the Series On My Own Holidays
June 19th, 1865, began as another hot day in Texas. Enslaved African Americans worked in fields, in barns, and in the homes of the white people who owned them. Then a message arrived.… Read More →
Juneteenth: A First Look
From the Series Read about Holidays (Read for a Better World ™)
Juneteenth is about being free. Young learners will explore this cultural and historic holiday through engaging text and photos. Read More →
Jupiter: The Largest Planet
From the Series Exploring Our Solar System with The Planetary Society ®
Jupiter is more than just a gas giant. It is the largest planet in the solar system! Readers will love discovering Jupiter's Great Red Spot, its many moons, and more. Read More →
Jurassic Dinosaurs
From the Series In Focus: Dinosaurs
From allosaurus to stegosaurus, this book reveals amazing facts about the dinosaurs and other amazing reptiles who ruled the planet for 150 million years. With amazing images and jaw-dropping Read More →
Just Another Story: A Graphic Migration Account
"This is the story of Carlos and Elena, the story of thousands, the story of my country . . . This is just another story." When Carlos was nineteen years old, his mother decided to leave her… Read More →