5KN: Browseable Nonfiction

Travel through the ice and snow with the most adorable animal babies! Discover which animal grows a brown coat in summer and white fur in winter, and find out how much a newborn panda… Read More →

With its impossible penalties, record-breakers, and fierce competitors, soccer and its talented players have become legendary! Get ready to discover the most iconic soccer players that have… Read More →

Why do we burp when we take a swig of a fizzy drink? What are air and water actually made of? And when a liquid raw egg becomes a solid fried egg, can this change of state ever be reversible? Read More →

Without sound there would be no chatting, laughing, bird song, or listening to music. But what exactly is sound and how do our ears and brain ensure that we get to enjoy it? In this… Read More →

An interactive introduction to musical instruments with 50 original compositions to listen to—from the kazoo to the bassoon. What does a double bass or a sitar sound like? What's the… Read More →

For reluctant readers intrigued by undercover adventures, this is the ultimate guide! Dive into a realm where technology and intelligence meet in thrilling ways. Discover the captivating… Read More →

Espionage is one of the biggest modern-day threats to our security, so what can we do to stop it? This intriguing book explains how cutting-edge science and technology is used to stalk and… Read More →

Explore the structures you encounter in your everyday life and around the world that exist because of engineering. Discover how the world's tallest building stays standing and more with… Read More →

Learn how number systems and measurements allow us to make sense of the world. Discover how important addition and subtraction are and look at cell division with illustrated spreads designed… Read More →

Find out how atoms fit together and how our solar system spins. Take a look at Earth's biomes and then explore the human body and more with full-color illustrations designed to keep young… Read More →

From cyber worlds to nano-technology, discover an array of always-changing technologies. High-interest, humorous illustrations and bite-sized facts will keep young readers engaged. Read More →

Ba-boom, ba-boom, ba-boom . . . your incredible heart beats more than once every second, no matter what you're doing. And your lungs pull in up to 145 gallons of oxygen each day. So how are… Read More →

Just think, every single thing you do is handled by an amazing computer inside your head—your brilliant brain! And it's helped by your body's internet—your nervous system. Join the Stickmen… Read More →

Food is the body's fuel—but what happens to each yummy mouthful from the moment you take a bite? The Stickmen unravel the long process of digestion carried out by your winding system of guts. Read More →

Muscles help you run, jump, play sports, and even sit still long enough to read this book. Your bony skeleton holds you up and keeps everything in its place. Let the Stickmen give you a tour… Read More →

Explore the incredible history of life on our planet told through the fossil record! Over the past four billion years, life on Earth has evolved from microscopic single-celled organisms to… Read More →

Open this book and you're presented with three different animals with a poisonous bite or sting and this question: which creature would you sit and watch, back away slowly or which would make Read More →

With incredible jumps, complicated flips, and terrifying crashes, stunt performers are brave risk-takers who do unbelievable things. It's one of the most exciting professions in the world.… Read More →

Get ready to defy gravity and experience the world of extreme stunts. Whether its BMX riders soaring through the air, skateboarders flipping off ramps, or stunt performers in action-packed… Read More →

From extremely fast passenger planes to stealthy military vehicles, jets have come a long way since their invention. Action shots and diagrams along with high-interest text explore these… Read More →