5 Kinds of Nonfiction
3435 records found. Displaying 1873 - 1896.
Look Inside a Fire Truck: How It Works
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Under the Hood
Wildfires, rescue, and more! Fire trucks are responsible for saving lives and nature. Emerging readers will enjoy learning about different kinds of fire trucks and how they work. Read More →
Look Inside a Monster Truck: How It Works
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Under the Hood
Monster trucks bounce and ride on giant tires. How do these giant vehicles make such big jumps? Readers will get a thrilling inside look at how monster trucks work. Read More →
Look Inside an Electric Car: How It Works
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Under the Hood
Electric cars take us to work and school, carry our packages, and race down highways without leaving pollution. Readers will enjoy exploring the science behind these high-interest vehicles. Read More →
Look Inside a Train: How It Works
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Under the Hood
All aboard! From transporting cargo to helping people travel, trains play an important role in everyday life. Readers take a look inside trains to discover their parts and the science behind… Read More →
Lorimer Deal With It — Hardcover Set
From the Series Lorimer Deal With It
Practical resources that students, teachers, and school administrators can use to help young people deal with interpersonal and social conflicts. This collection covers topics of interest to… Read More →
Lost at the White House: A 1909 Easter Story
From the Series On My Own History
The day Rena had been waiting for had finally arrived. She was going to the Easter egg roll at the White House, and nothing was going to spoil it for her. But then. . .well, what would you do Read More →
Loud or Soft? High or Low?: A Look at Sound
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Physical Science
Fireworks crackle and boom in the sky. Your friend laughs at a joke. Sounds are all around you. But what exactly is sound? And how does sound reach your ears? Read this book to find out! Read More →
Lou Gehrig: A Life of Dedication
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Biographies
How did Lou Gehrig become one of baseball’s greatest players? What Major League Baseball team did he play for? Why did Lou have to stop playing baseball? Read this book to discover the answers! Read More →
Louis Pasteur and the Power of Observation
From the Series Graphic Science Biographies
Louis Pasteur's passion for laboratory experiments led to major, life-saving changes in medicine. His research targeted unusual problems from the spoiling of wine to disease in French… Read More →
Luka Doncic
From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)
In 2019 Luka Doncic became the second basketball player from Europe ever to win the National Basketball Association (NBA) Rookie of the Year Award. This Slovenian phenom's rise to stardom… Read More →
Luke Kuechly
From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)
Luke Kuechly of the Carolina Panthers is one of the National Football League (NFL)'s hardest-hitting defenders. The star linebacker led the NFL with 164 tackles in 2012, his first season in… Read More →
Lunar New Year: A First Look
From the Series Read about Holidays (Read for a Better World ™)
Lunar New Year is a time for families to celebrate the coming of spring. Give early learners a first look into this happy holiday with full-color photographs and accessible text. Read More →
Lupita Nyong'o: Actor, Filmmaker, Activist
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Lupita Nyong'o became an internationally known actor after appearing in 12 Years a Slave, winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie and becoming the first Kenyan Read More →
Machines through the Ages: From Furnaces to Factories
From the Series Technology through the Ages
Ancient civilizations accomplished great works of engineering without electricity. From the Great Wall of China to Machu Picchu, discover the machines ancient civilizations used to build and… Read More →
Madam and Nun and 1001: What Is a Palindrome?
From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®
What is a palindrome? Read this book forward or backward to find out! Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable pair up to wow readers with playful rhymes and eye-catching illustrations that introduce Read More →
Madam C.J. Walker: Self-Made Millionaire
From the Series Gateway Biographies
Madam C.J. Walker was one of the first Black woman millionaires in the US. While she was a laundry worker, she started having trouble with her scalp and decided to create a solution. She… Read More →
Mae Jemison: Trailblazing Astronaut
From the Series Boss Lady Bios (Alternator Books ®)
Mae Jemison, the first black woman in space, is an engineer, physician, teacher, Peace Corps volunteer, and founder of multiple technology companies. This fascinating bio tells about her… Read More →
Magic Disappearing Acts
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Magic Tricks
Simple text, photos, and step-by-step instructions teach readers about disappearing magic and tricks performed by notable magicians. Readers will love learning to do these fun disappearing… Read More →
Magic Monsters: From Witches to Goblins
From the Series Monster Mania
For centuries people have told stories of cackling witches and crafty goblins. In the past, people thought witches ruined crops, genies granted wishes, and goblins caused accidents. Many… Read More →
Magic Tricks with Cards
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Magic Tricks
Is this your card? Aspiring magicians will love this book full of card tricks. Simple text, step-by-step instructions, and supporting photos show readers how to perform tricks. Plus, readers… Read More →
Magic Tricks with Optical Illusions
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Magic Tricks
You won't believe your eyes! This book teaches aspiring magicians to perform amazing optical illusion tricks. Simple text, step-by-step instructions, and supporting photos will engage and… Read More →
Magic Tricks with Props
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Magic Tricks
Simple step-by-step instructions and photos show readers how to do fun magic tricks with props such as pencils, coins, and even a banana. Readers will love learning tips for performing magic… Read More →
Magnetism Investigations
From the Series Key Questions in Physical Science (Alternator Books ® )
You've probably played with magnets or seen them on a refrigerator door. But did you know that magnets are used in everything from laptops to electric guitars? Why and how do these magnets… Read More →
Magnificent Moths
From the Series Tell Me More! Science
They are colorful. Some are bigger than your head. They go through an amazing metamorphosis. They even pollinate plants. And they are every bit as beautiful as butterflies! It’s time for… Read More →