5 Kinds of Nonfiction

A teen with bipolar disorder fights for survival in Ella Grace Foutz's memoir in verse. Foutz weaves an intimate and gripping chronicle of her experience with mental illness. Amidst the… Read More →

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 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 →

In 1977, Lusia Harris made history as the first and only woman ever drafted by an NBA team, the New Orleans Jazz. Though she chose not to play for the NBA, her incredible accomplishments on… Read More →

North American porcupines have sharp quills that can hurt their predators. Many animals wouldn’t try to get around these quills, but the clever Canada lynx, master of camouflage and hunting,… Read More →

Join the Mighty Mechanics on a tour of some amazing farm machines in this spectacular book for curious kids! Machines Busy Harvesting is filled with dynamic photographs, colorful… Read More →

Join the Mighty Mechanics on a tour of some amazing farm machines in this spectacular book for curious kids! Machines Busy Planting is filled with dynamic photographs, colorful graphics, and… Read More →

Join the Mighty Mechanics on a tour of some amazing farm machines in this spectacular book for curious kids! Machines on the Go is filled with dynamic photographs, colorful graphics, and fun Read More →

". . . with the lighter catapults, which had a long range, he drove back those who were constructing the wall along the harbour, and with the ballistae he shook or destroyed the engines of… Read More →

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 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, 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 →

For reluctant readers intrigued by magic and illusion, this is the ultimate guide! Step into a world where enchanting tricks and illusions create wonder and excitement. Explore the… Read More →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Nature-lovers can craft a garden mobile, a bark owl, and other 3D art using natural materials found outside! Step-by-step instructions and full-color photos guide readers along the way. Read More →

Maybe you love baking or doing martial arts—or perhaps soccer is more your thing. You can make a video about all these interests and more! Share your passions with the world by recording them Read More →

Nature-lovers can craft all sorts of wild art using natural materials found outside, including pine cones, bark, grass, leaves, and more! Detailed photos and simple instructions guide readers Read More →