5KN: Traditional Nonfiction
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AI Safety
From the Series Exploring Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is continuing to evolve every day. When technology advances so rapidly, it sparks discussion about the ethics of AI and how it’s being used. How can the government… Read More →
A Journey Through — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series A Journey Through
These delightful picture books explore fascinating details about nature, space, weather, and our bodies and how they work. Combining bright illustrations with engaging facts about each topic, Read More →
A Journey Through Nature
From the Series A Journey Through
Take a journey from your doorstep to distant lands. See a pond frog catching flies, a bear leaving its woodland den, and elephants grazing the African grasslands as this delightful visual… Read More →
A Journey Through Space
From the Series A Journey Through
Take a journey from your doorstep into outer space! Zoom through the Solar System, discovering satellites, comets and asteroids along the way. Explore craters on Mars, moon-hop around… Read More →
A Journey Through the Human Body
From the Series A Journey Through
Take a journey into the weird and wonderful world inside you! Follow your food as it travels through your body. Take a deep breath and explore your lungs. Let your mind boggle at what your… Read More →
A Journey Through the Weather
From the Series A Journey Through
Take a journey into the weird and wonderful world of the weather! Prepare to be swept off your feet by the wind and experience all the different types of wild weather first hand! From… Read More →
A Journey Through Transport
From the Series A Journey Through
From steam engine to spaceship, tractor to tandem, take a journey into the weird and wonderful world of transportation! Travel back in time and explore the first bikes, cars, trains, and… Read More →
A Journey with Christopher Columbus
From the Series Primary Source Explorers
In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed west from Europe and landed on a Caribbean island in what he thought was India. Over the next twelve years, Columbus made several voyages to the New… Read More →
A Journey with Francisco Vázquez de Coronado
From the Series Primary Source Explorers
In 1540, Francisco Vázquez de Coronado marched from northern Mexico in search of the Seven Cities of Cibola, reputed to hold great treasures. He found Cibola, but discovered that this Zuni… Read More →
A Journey with Henry Hudson
From the Series Primary Source Explorers
In 1607, Henry Hudson set sail in search of the Northwest Passage. He turned up empty-handed after two attempts. The following year, the Dutch East India Company hired him to find the… Read More →
A Journey with Hernán Cortés
From the Series Primary Source Explorers
In 1504, Hernán Cortés left Spain for the Caribbean. Once there, he was given land, a home, and a good job. Eventually, he was given the opportunity to explore Mexico, which led to his… Read More →
A Journey with Juan Ponce de León
From the Series Primary Source Explorers
In 1493, Juan Ponce de León joined Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the New World. Thus began a lifetime of exploration for Ponce de León, who traveled to Puerto Rico in 1506, the Read More →
A Journey with Sieur de La Salle
From the Series Primary Source Explorers
In 1666, Sieur de La Salle left France and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to New France, a colony in present-day Canada. He wanted to explore new lands and even sail to China. On La Salle's Read More →
¡A la basura la basura, Elmo y Abby! (Trash That Trash, Elmo and Abby!)
From the Series Cuidemos el ambiente con Sesame Street ® (Go Green with Sesame Street ® )
Elmo y Abby se ocupan de la basura en esta guía amigable que les enseña a los pequeños lectores sobre el impacto de los residuos para la Tierra. Consejos prácticos y el planteo amigable de… Read More →
A Ladybug
From the Series A Day in the Life Of (Little Acorns)
This beautiful book for young readers uses stunning, detailed photographs and carefully leveled text to show a 24-hour period in the life of a ladybug as she searches for a place to lay her… Read More →
A Lasting Impact
From the Series COVID-19
In early 2020, the United States lost about 25 billion dollars a day during the economic shutdown caused by COVID-19. Millions of people lost their jobs as thousands of businesses shut down,… Read More →
Aliens and UFOs: Investigating History's Mysteries
From the Series Spooked!
Humans are fascinated by the idea of extra-terrestrial life and the concept of alien visitations. But, perhaps even more fascinating is the notion that aliens may have traveled to Earth long… Read More →
A Lime, a Mime, a Pool of Slime: More about Nouns
From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®
Keep learning with this follow up to A Mink, a Fink, a Skating Rink! One book couldn't possibly be enough to cover the topic of nouns. The cats are back with their comical examples to drive… Read More →
All-Access Gymnastics (Lerner ™ Sports) — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series All-Access Gymnastics (Lerner ™ Sports)
Gymnastics is a popular and highly viewed sport with a long, exciting history worldwide. Competitions range from beginner to professional levels and are made up of a variety of specialized… Read More →
All Charged Up: A Look at Electricity
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Physical Science
Lightning streaks across the sky. A lamp lights up a room. Electricity is all around you. But where does electricity come from? And how do we bring it into our homes? Read this book to find… Read More →
Alligators and Crocodiles
From the Series Core Content Science — Animal Look-Alikes
Long snout. Big teeth. Hard scales. Lives in warm climates. Is it an alligator or a crocodile? Readers will learn how these beasts from the age of dinosaurs are alike and how they differ. Read More →
Alligators: Wetland Engineers
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Ecosystem Engineers
Alligators are engineers of the wetlands. Learn all about these amazing animals, including where they live, details about their life cycle, how they change their environment, and how the… Read More →
Allosaurus vs. Stegosaurus: Prehistoric Showdown
From the Series Dino Duel
The allosaurus is a fierce meat-eater with sharp claws and teeth that hunts in groups. The stegosaurus is a much heavier plant-eater covered in thick, protective plates. When these dinosaurs… Read More →
All-Star Smackdown (Lerner ™ Sports) — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series All-Star Smackdown (Lerner ™ Sports)
Read about the world's greatest athletes and compare their careers in a fun and exciting head-to-head format. Explore their stats and greatest moments, and then choose a winner. Will your… Read More →