5KN: Traditional Nonfiction

Every year, scientists send people and robots into our solar system to explore space. How are scientists preparing for journeys to Mars? What are robotic explorers and how do they study the… Read More →

Read about scientists' recent discoveries about Uranus and what they hope to find out about the planet in the future. Up-to-date information and a focus on STEM will keep readers engaged and informed. Read More →

Up-to-date scientific information will engage readers as they learn about Venus. With a focus on STEM and new discoveries, this informative text examines the planet Venus and discusses what… Read More →

From the infamous Black Death to the 1918 flu to COVID-19, disease outbreaks have always marked human history. But where they spread, how they spread, and how fast they move have all… Read More →

Disinformation is false information that is spread on purpose. It might seem to be a result of the digital age, but it has been around for centuries, really taking off after the introduction… Read More →

Film and television are major sources of entertainment and help define culture. Blockbusters like Black Panther and TV shows like Black-ish place Black characters and their experiences front… Read More →

Diwali is an Indian holiday known as the Festival of Lights. Simple text and full-color photos give young learners a look at this happy holiday. Read More →

Hey there! Are you curious about what tools doctors use to help keep us healthy? In this book, we'll take a closer look at some of the tools that doctors use and what they're used for. The… Read More →

It’s a big question—do fish only live underwater? Fish are amazing, as are the ichthyologists who study them! While most of us think of fish as underwater creatures, some have adapted to… Read More →

While in a war zone, a military working dog (MWD) and its handler live together, eat together, play together, sleep together, and risk their lives for each other every day. The dogs work with Read More →

Do you plan how much money you’ll use to buy candy? Or how much you’ll save for a new video game? Then you’re budgeting! A budget is a plan for spending and saving. Budgets help people decide Read More →

Money may not grow on trees, but with practice anyone can learn how to manage and grow their savings. Knowing how to earn, save, and manage money is not just an important skill for adults.… Read More →

What do you know about dolphins? Beginning readers will get their feet wet with these literacy-building introductions to ocean animals. In addition to curricular information, social-emotional Read More →

Dominican Republic is a close neighbor to the United States. Readers will discover how Dominican Republic and the US are alike and how they differ as they read about the land and people,… Read More →

For the world's extreme sportspeople, taking on Earth's most out-there altitude sports is the ultimate challenge—and the ultimate high. In this adrenaline-packed climb through the world of… Read More →

It's the job of the babysitter to keep the disasters at bay and the kids at play—and fed, and on time for their after school activities, and in bed by a reasonable hour, and and and . . .… Read More →

It's a big question—do rocks shape the Earth? Rocks and minerals aren't just under our feet. From towering mountains to tiny grains of sand, rocks reveal secrets about Earth's past, present,… Read More →

Asteroids are always moving in space, but what do we do if one of these giant space rocks heads straight for Earth? Scientists don’t worry about asteroids unless, on extremely rare occasions, Read More →

In the United States, Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal disorder. And around the world, each year about 3,000 to 5,000 children are born with Down syndrome. Down Syndrome explains Read More →

Dragon anatomy varies across cultures. Dragons might have a different number of legs, be big or small, or have wings or no wings. Explore these mythical creatures' anatomy and learn how their Read More →

If dragons were real, would they be all good or all bad? Some dragons are believed to be dangerous and breathe fire. Others are signs of good fortune and bring rain and rainbows. Follow the… Read More →

Dragon myths and folklore come from all over the world. Some myths tell of a hero who slays a multi-headed dragon attacking villages. Others talk about dragons who are also gods. Discover… Read More →