5KN: Traditional Nonfiction

Got a problem that needs fixing? Invent something! From toy trucks to helpful apps, real-life kids have turned bright ideas into problem-solving inventions. Learn all about some amazing… Read More →

Talented kid musicians describe how they achieved their dream careers! Real-life success stories will inspire music lovers. Back matter includes tips for readers to get started on their… Read More →

Comedians, how-to gurus, gamers, critics . . . all types of personalities find a place to shine on the Internet. This book profiles kids who have achieved an online following! Back matter… Read More →

It feels great to help others and make a difference. Sometimes, just one kid can change the world! Get to know real kids who started projects and movements that made a positive impact. You… Read More →

Action-packed photos and informative text introduce readers to cool muscle cars. Readers will learn about muscle car parts, the history of muscle cars, and more. Read More →

Engaging photos and text welcome readers to the world of pickup trucks, from what parts the vehicles have to truck races and truck history. Read More →

Learn all about the cars of the future! Exciting photos and informative text introduce readers to self-driving cars. Read about car parts, advances in technology, the future of self-driving… Read More →

Fun facts, engaging photos, and informative text teach readers about some of the coolest cars on the street. Readers will learn all about the engines, agility, and speed of sports cars. Read More →

Exciting photos and engaging text tell readers all about stock cars, from stock car parts and NASCAR races to the history of stock cars. Read More →

What is an interjection? Oh, my! You’ll find the answer inside this book—it’s packed with interjections. Dear me! Brian P. Cleary’s playful rhymes and Brian Gable’s humorous illustrations… Read More →

Corals are tiny sea creatures that make a big impact. By working together, corals build huge reefs where many plants and animals live. Get ready to uncover the secrets of these ocean… Read More →

The Earth beneath our feet feels solid and unmoving. However, Earth’s surface is constantly changing and deep beneath the crust is liquid rock. Examine from Earth's red-hot core to the… Read More →

The COVID-19 pandemic changed many aspects of sports and entertainment. From closing gyms and stadiums to canceling concerts and postponing the Summer Olympics, readers will learn how the… Read More →

For every practical person, there is a perfect practical career, and for many young people it could be becoming a cosmetologist. This book will help readers thinking about a career in the… Read More →

In this exciting edition beginning readers can peek into the secret life of the cottontail rabbit. It may be small, but the cottontail is an expert survivor that can live in almost any… Read More →

AI with feelings doesn't yet exist. If created, could it feel emotions like people? Explore the history of AI, different types of AI, and how an advanced AI with emotions might someday exist. Read More →

It's a big question—could an earthquake shake the whole world? Earthquakes are powerful events that reveal fascinating secrets about our planet! Discover how seismologists study these… Read More →

It’s a big question—how do genes make us who we are? Genes are fascinating, as are geneticists who study them! They may be tiny, but the things genes can tell us about our identities are… Read More →

What would it take for humans to live forever? Discover two ways we could become immortal—programming our brains into computers or improving medical technology—and the challenges of making… Read More →

It's a big question—could rainforests save planet Earth? These diverse ecosystems are home to many plants and animals, each with amazing abilities that could change Earth's future. Discover… Read More →