5KN: Browseable Nonfiction

Movies are made to entertain! Movies can make you think, teach you a lesson, or just let you escape into a fantasy world for a few hours. 101 Movies to See Before You Grow Up serves as an… Read More →

Filled with science activities, jokes, and fun facts, 101 Ways to Gross Out Your Friends appeals to young scientists with an irreverent sense of humor. 101 Ways to Gross Out Your Friends… Read More →

Think you know all about basketball? Basketball, one of the world's most popular sports, has thrilled fans for more than 130 years. Spanning the sport's history and present-day highlights,… Read More →

Think you know everything about football? Football is the most popular sport in the United States. The first NFL game took place in 1920. Since then, fans have seen amazing stars such as Tom… Read More →

Think you know everything about Minecraft? Minecraft is one of the world's hottest games, with millions of active players globally. Multiple modes give players freedom to choose how they want Read More →

Think you know everything about Earth? Earth is a strange and wondrous place. Around the world, people can find animals that light up caves, stones that seem to move on their own, and black… Read More →

Think you know everything about pro wrestling? Pro wrestling is one of the world's most popular sports. Wrestlers pull off incredible moves inside the ring. They can pin, slam, and throw… Read More →

Think you know everything about sharks? Over four hundred shark species swim in Earth's waters. Some grow larger than buses while others look like saws! Dive into their underwater world and… Read More →

Think you know everything about space? Space holds some of the universe's biggest mysteries. For years, scientists have been learning new and amazing things about outer space. Blast off into Read More →

Think you know everything about weather? Earth's weather is constantly changing. Fascinating phenomena occur every day in the air around us because of these changes. Discover incredible facts Read More →

Since the early days of flight, animals have helped researchers learn how to survive in the sky, and their role continues as humanity voyages into outer space. In 1783, a rooster, a duck, and Read More →

Since the first space mission in 1957, there have been many pivotal missions that have made new discoveries and pushed the boundaries of our knowledge. Revisit 50 milestone missions including Read More →

This book tells young readers everything they want to know about what life is like in space. The focus is on international collaboration. It details how men and women in space celebrate the… Read More →

Have you always wanted to explore the Moon like Neil Armstrong or the eleven other astronauts who have walked on its surface? You can tour the Moon from your own backyard with a small… Read More →

This book explains everything needed to jumpstart a journey in astronomy. Readers will learn how to identify constellations, planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae, and more. Inquisitive… Read More →

In the ancient world, philosopher Archimedes designed new machines for farming. During the Renaissance, artist Leonardo da Vinci sketched his ideas for wondrous flying machines. Scientist… Read More →

From the rock and pop of Western youth culture to the haunting sounds of traditional Mongolian throat singers, all humans in all parts of the world make music. Its harmonies affect us in a… Read More →

From the icy poles to the evergreen rainforests, life has found a way to flourish in nearly every environment on Earth. This book explores the startling discoveries of new life forms in… Read More →

The human body is complicated and incredible! The many parts of the body form a network of systems that work together to keep you alive and active. Each chapter focuses on a different… Read More →

Known for their vicious raids, love of treasure, and fierce warriors: the Vikings were the most feared invaders of the Medieval period. For 300 years, they terrorized the world in their hunt Read More →

Being in high school is about a lot more than going to high school. It's about discovering new places, new hobbies, and new people—and opening your eyes to the world. This book is about the… Read More →

Discover some of the planet's most extreme organisms and the adaptations they have made to survive Earth's most brutal biomes. In this gripping book, readers will explore living processes at… Read More →