5KN: Traditional Nonfiction
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Velociraptor vs. Protoceratops: Prehistoric Showdown
From the Series Dino Duel
The velociraptor was a fast, deadly hunter armed with long, hooked claws. The protoceratops was built to fight back, with an armored head, thick skin, and a strong bite. These dinosaurs were… Read More →
Venus: Earth's Twin
From the Series Exploring Our Solar System with The Planetary Society ®
Venus is the hottest planet in our Solar System. And it’s often called Earth’s twin! Discover why Venus is so hot. Then learn about Venus’s volcanoes and clouds and how we use spacecraft to… Read More →
Veterans Day
From the Series On My Own Holidays
Veteran’s Day is a day set aside to thank the men and women who risk their lives protecting America. Each year on November 11, we celebrate what they have done for our country. Learn more… Read More →
Vigilante Danger: A Threat to Black Lives
From the Series The Fight for Black Rights (Alternator Books ®)
Vigilantes are regular citizens who take justice into their own hands, outside of the law. When people take action in this way, the consequences can be devastating. Over the course of… Read More →
Voice Recognition
From the Series How High-Tech Changed the World
Voice recognition is one of the wonders of modern technology. Whether you want to buy movie tickets, find the answer to a question that has been bugging you, or even write a note by simply… Read More →
Volcanoes
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Forces of Nature
What is a volcano? What happens when a volcano erupts? How can volcanoes be helpful? Read this book to discover the answers! Read More →
Votes of Confidence, 2nd Edition: A Young Person's Guide to American Elections
Every two years, media coverage of American elections turns into a horse-race story about who's leading the polls and who said what when. Give young adult readers clear explanations about… Read More →
Votes of Confidence, 3rd Edition: A Young Person's Guide to American Elections
A detailed primer on the United States election cycle - newly revised and updated! Every four years, coverage of the presidential election turns into a horse-race story about who’s leading… Read More →
Vote!: Women's Fight for Access to the Ballot Box
August 18, 2020, marked the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution, which prohibited states and the US government from denying citizens the right to vote on the basis… Read More →
Vultures: Nature's Cleanup Crew
From the Series Animal Scavengers in Action
White-backed vultures soar over the grasslands of Africa. Using teamwork and keen eyesight, they look for carcasses on the ground. When a white-backed vulture spots a dead animal, it descends Read More →
Walking Sticks and Other Amazing Camouflage
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Animal Superpowers
Did you know that some animals can hide right out in the open? They use camouflage to blend in with their habitat to protect themselves from predators. Some animals can even change how they… Read More →
Walls and Welcome Mats: Immigration and the American Dream
Since the founding of the United States, immigrants have made important contributions to the history and culture of the country. Yet immigration has always been a topic that stirs up strong… Read More →
Warfare through the Ages: From Bows to Bombs
From the Series Technology through the Ages
Since the first human civilizations appeared 10,000 years ago, people have fought over land and resources. Over time, these conflicts led to the development of many technologies that would… Read More →
Warships
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Mighty Movers
How many kinds of warships are made? Who lives and works on warships? Covering everything from prow to stern, this book reveals how these powerful ships help protect our country and our people. Read More →
Warships in Action
From the Series Military Machines (UpDog Books ™)
Set sail with the US Navy's powerful fleet of warships. From protecting the open seas to guarding the nation's coastlines, these ships take on the most important jobs in the US military. Some Read More →
Washington Mystics
From the Series WNBA Hot Ticket (Lerner ™ Sports)
The Washington Mystics have played in the WNBA since the league’s second season, but it took them 20 years to make it to the Finals. Learn about the Mystics’ journey from struggling expansion Read More →
Waste and Recycling
From the Series Earth in Danger
What a waste! Every day we throw things away, and our planet is piling on pounds of waste. Waste and Recycling shows us how to combat the amount we throw away in the trash and how recycling… Read More →
Watchful Wolves
From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Animals
Wolves are a lot like people. They are mammals, they live in families, or packs, and they live and hunt in a certain territory, or home. Wolves must have very good hearing and a strong sense… Read More →
Watch Them Grow: The Fascinating Science of Animal Beginnings
Sure, baby animals are cute. But have you ever seen what they look like before they’re born? Have you ever wondered how animals develop the traits they need to survive? Or how they grow… Read More →
Water Is Life: The Ongoing Fight for Indigenous Water Rights
From the Series Native Rights (Alternator Books ®)
For many Indigenous peoples, water is sacred. Indigenous peoples have lived by important water sources throughout their histories. But in the 1800s, treaties with the US government and people Read More →
Water on Mars
From the Series Destination Mars (Alternator Books ®)
Did you know there’s water on Mars? Scientists only recently found out! Knowing about Mars’s water will help scientists learn even more about our neighboring planet. If there is water, then… Read More →
Ways We Go (LOOK! Books ™) — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Ways We Go (LOOK! Books ™)
If you want to go from one place to another, how do you go? You might go by car or bus. If you lived 200 years ago, you would go by horse or in a carriage. Look at ways we go today and… Read More →
Weather and Climate
From the Series One Planet
From gentle sunshine showers to violent hurricanes, this book explores the creative and awesome destructive power of the weather and climate on Earth. While we all rely on sunshine and rain… Read More →
Weather Robots
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Robots Everywhere!
Robots help us understand our weather and climate. Some fly into storms to measure wind. Others dive into the ocean to learn about weather patterns. And some drive across frigid polar regions Read More →