5KN: Browseable Nonfiction

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 →

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

Amazingly powerful machines that cost millions of dollars dominate the airspace at super speeds, making them the perfect vehicles for emergency rescues, and secret missions. With a… Read More →

A refreshingly engaging introduction to flags of the world and the stories they tell. Did you know that the flag of the USA was inspired by that of the East India Company—a private shipping… Read More →

A fun and resourceful book that takes children and even adults on a visual journey throughout the continent of Africa. Readers will visit the pinnacle of Mount Kilimanjaro and learn a few… Read More →

Discover how animals have developed amazing anatomies, engineered to help them survive and thrive in some of the world's most challenging biomes. In this gripping book, readers will explore… Read More →

Incredible plants from around the world stand out with their impressive size, skills, and looks. Discover the incredible moss that can glow in the dark, the spectacular prehistoric ferns… Read More →

Explore the incredible trees from around the world with impressive size, skills, and looks. Stunning full-color illustrations showcase the science behind the extraordinary lives of plants in Read More →

A fun science book that introduces animals and places around the world that happen to be exactly opposite each other on the globe, with pages that literally have to be turned upside-down.… Read More →

Discover which animals are the best of friends and all about the fun they have together! Find out fascinating facts about each animal and the characteristics which make them so super cute. Read More →

Discover some of the world’s most diverse and fascinating environments and the incredible animals that call them home. Get ready to meet . . . Laidback sloths lounging in the jungle Read More →

Dive into the fascinating world of animal behavior! This exciting book takes young readers on a journey through the animal kingdom—from how animals communicate and interact with each other to Read More →

This book includes all the key information needed to classify animals, study the subject of life cycles, and understand food webs. It is also packed with fascinating topics that help expand… Read More →

Dive into the world of army ants and discover what they do all day! Impressive photographs showcase the science behind these clever colony creatures in a fascinating way, bringing to life key Read More →

An honest, humorous and factual book for children and early teens who want to understand and feel at home with their own bodies. Sometimes we feel uncomfortable in our own skin, sometimes… Read More →

When you think of art, do you think of painting and sculpture? Bob Raczka shows us that even these traditional artistic mediums can be created in untraditional ways. Art can also be draped,… Read More →

Comets and asteroids swoop through our solar system, inspiring fascination and fear. But what are these spectacular space bodies, where do they come from, and how can we monitor them? Comets Read More →

This fact-filled guide for kids explores the world of architecture as you’ve never seen it before, from tiny shacks to vast palaces— and everything in between! ''Given the global spread of… Read More →