5KN: Traditional Nonfiction

Climate change affects everyone around the globe, but what causes it? Readers explore the science behind the greenhouse effect, where greenhouse gases come from, and what they can do to lower Read More →

Reptiles and amphibians need special help crossing roads. This book focuses on different approaches, from tiny turtle tunnels under railroad tracks in Japan, to salamander tunnels and… Read More →

Bit by bit, over thousands or even millions of years, water carves and shapes rock into designs only nature could create. Deep in limestone or under a few feet of hardened lava, on an ocean… Read More →

Chihuahuas are tiny, feisty, and fearless. Do you know what special jobs some Chihuahuas can be trained to do? Or why you might need to buy your Chihuahua a doggy sweater? Learn more about… Read More →

Have you heard of the deadly mummy's curse that protects King Tut's tomb? How about the cursed Hope Diamond, said to bring ruin to whoever owns it? Read on to learn more about the making and… Read More →

Chinese New Year begins each January or February on the first day of the new year in China’s traditional calendar. This 15-day celebration is the most important holiday in Chinese communities Read More →

What is alliteration? You'll find the answer inside this book—it's packed with wonderful and wacky words that start with similar sounds. Brian P. Cleary's remarkable rhymes and Martin… Read More →

In Mexico at Christmas time, children carry candles in nine nights of parades. German children listen for Kris Kringle to bring presents on Christmas Eve. Families in Australia like a picnic… Read More →

It’s fiesta time! Cinco de Mayo is a fiesta day in Mexico and the United States. It’s celebrated on the fifth of May. This colorful holiday honors Mexico’s victory over the French army at… Read More →

On Cinco de Mayo, people celebrate Mexican culture. Easy text and full-color photographs give young readers an up-close look at this lively holiday. Read More →

Millions of humans call cities home, but animals can live in cities too. Learn how humans and animals coexist—or don't—in cities around the world. Read More →

Dive into the secret history of . . . secrets! Cryptology is the art and science of secret communication, and its purpose is to protect precious information and keep people safe. Learn about… Read More →

Earth is under threat. Today, our planet faces huge challenges as a result of human actions. The time has come to replace those negative actions with positive ones—it's time to take eco… Read More →

Climate change is no joke! Discover how our weather is constantly changing and how too much change is not a good thing as global warming heats up Earth. Melting ice caps, desert droughts, and Read More →

Earth’s climate is changing, but many people are working hard and coming up with solutions to fight the climate crisis. From the first Earth Day to Fridays for Future, learn about the rise of Read More →

Exhaust from cars and factories pollutes Earth's air more each day. But does our air quality contribute to Earth's changing climate? And can climate change affect the air we breathe? Discover Read More →

Our climate is changing fast, partly because of our energy use. Everything from turning on a light to driving a car consumes energy. Can new energy technology help combat climate change?… Read More →

Extreme storms like hurricanes and blizzards are happening more often. Is this because of climate change? Read this book to discover the relationship between storms and climate change. You… Read More →

Why are some places flooding more than they used to? Why do hurricanes seem to get stronger every year? With engaging diagrams and photos, this book explores how climate change affects… Read More →

Animals and plants all over the world are struggling to survive. Their food supply is decreasing, and their habitats are shrinking. Is climate change to blame? Discover how climate change… Read More →

Rapidly increasing sea levels are endangering coastal wildlife and contributing to major floods worldwide. In the future, some coastal cities may even be underwater. But what is behind this… Read More →

What's the difference between climate and weather? What effect do rising temperatures have on Earth? Read on to learn the answers to these questions and more. You'll find out how scientists… Read More →

With increasing environmental impacts resulting from climate change, many people have had to move away from their homes. Readers will learn about the relationship between climate change and… Read More →