5KN: Traditional Nonfiction

Experts have documented an explosive rise in the number of hate groups since the turn of the century, driven by anger over immigration and demographic projections showing that whites will no… Read More →

El aumento de las temperaturas en todo el planeta pone en riesgo a los animales, que pierden el lugar donde viven. Pierden las fuentes de alimento y agua. Para el año 2070, hasta un tercio de Read More →

Earthquakes can destroy entire cities in mere minutes and send shock waves rippling around the world. These devastating quakes become even more deadly when followed by monster waves. Tsunamis Read More →

Some competitors are able to crawl under barbed wire for miles. Others stay awake for days at a time. Readers will learn about some of the world's most extreme endurance competitions and how… Read More →

In just a few seconds, a spark can turn a forest into a rapidly spreading inferno of intense heat and suffocating smoke. Firefighters try to control the wildfire—a battle that might last for… Read More →

Imagine facing a storm so vast you can only see it all from space, or winds that uproot trees and hurl cars in the air. The unleashed power of extreme storms can flatten homes and drown… Read More →

Meet the science experts who study specimens of extreme longevity in both the plant and animal kingdoms, such as the 80,000-year-old root system of Pando (a colony of male quaking aspens),… Read More →

Parkour is all about overcoming obstacles, and winning a parkour competition requires strength and creativity. Readers will dive deep into the world of parkour and how athletes face their fears. Read More →

Extreme skateboarding challenges demand balance, strength, and speed. Readers will be thrilled by skateboarders and their daring stunts. Read More →

Snowboarders blaze down a hill. They spin, flip, and dodge obstacles before crossing the finish line. Readers will learn all about snowboarding and how to train for an extreme contest! Read More →

The molten rock just under Earth's solid crust sometimes erupts suddenly and violently, causing streams of red-hot lava and scorching high-speed avalanches called pyroclastic flows. Volcanoes Read More →

While popularized by President Donald Trump, the term "fake news" actually originated toward the end of the 19th century, in an era of rampant yellow journalism. Since then, it has come to… Read More →

Falling leaves and gusty winds, shorter days and sweater weather. Fall is a fresh look at the changes to nature and habitats that occur as summer fades and the temperatures fall. Learn… Read More →

Families can include one child and one parent, multiple parents and grandparents with many children, and everything in between. Explore diverse families and the many ways that they care for… Read More →

From La Llorona to the Bell Witch, kids will thrill to learn about all kinds of famous ghosts! Chapters cover ghosts of folklore, ghosts from history, and ghost stories told around the campfire. Read More →

Have you ever finished a book or TV series and wished for more? Created stories, art, or videos based on a game? Dressed up as your favorite character? If so, you've entered fandom. Fan… Read More →

This book shows the importance of bat houses, bird houses, and butterfly shelters and how building these simple structures can save the lives of endangered species. Readers will also explore… Read More →

From the ginormous, extinct Prototaxites to the web of mycelium stretching beneath our feet, fungi have always been all around us. Although scientists estimate that only 10 percent of fungi… Read More →

The air force uses fighter jets to battle enemies in the sky. Readers will be fascinated to explore the ins and outs of fighter jets and learn about the technology that makes these aircraft work. Read More →