5KN: Traditional Nonfiction
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Investigating Light
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Energy Work?
The sun, lightbulbs, and flickering fires all bring light to our world. But have you ever watched light rays moving? Or seen how light rays reflect off objects? Now you can! Explore light… Read More →
Investigating Magnetism
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Energy Work?
You know that magnets hold pictures on a refrigerator. But have you ever found a magnet's north pole? Or turned an ordinary paper clip into a magnet? Now you can! Explore magnetism with the… Read More →
Investigating Mars
From the Series Destination Mars (Alternator Books ®)
Are there signs of life on Mars? What is on the Martian surface? Scientists are investigating the planet to find out, and readers can learn about their plans to send human explorers one day! Read More →
Investigating Matter
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Energy Work?
Solids, liquids, and gases are the three states of matter. But have you ever made matter change from one state to another? Or seen how even invisible matter takes up space? Now you can!… Read More →
Investigating Sound
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — How Does Energy Work?
People, animals, machines, and wind all make sounds. But have you ever seen how sound waves move? Or made a sound wave bounce? Now you can! Explore sound with the fun experiments you'll find… Read More →
ISIS: The Global Face of Terrorism
The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, emerged in the Middle East during the first decade of the 2000s. The group vows to wage violent jihad, or holy war, on those who do not adhere to Read More →
Is It Living or Non-Living?
From the Series Get Started with STEM
If a tree is a living thing, does that mean a wooden table is alive? If a cat is alive because it can run and chase a toy, does that mean a robot is a living thing because it can move? In… Read More →
Islamophobia: Deal with it in the name of peace
From the Series Lorimer Deal With It
Today's kids have lived their whole lives in a world where the topic of religious belief has become a serious social issue. The media and social media are full of stereotypes and… Read More →
Island of the Dolls and Other Spooky Places
From the Series Ultimate Adventure Guides
Have you ever seen a ghost? Come along on an armchair adventure to some of the world's most spooky places. Eerie photographs and engaging text beg the reader to enter if they dare. Read More →
Issues in Action (Read Woke ™ Books) — Hardcover Set
From the Series Issues in Action (Read Woke ™ Books)
Investigate hard topics facing our society—from gun violence to immigration. Learn how problems developed and hear from underrepresented persons involved in these struggles. Reflection… Read More →
It Happened to Me — Hardcover Set
From the Series It Happened to Me
Sometimes, painful experiences happen. It Happened to Me explores painful life crises that affect many young people through poignant diary entries from composite teens who have experienced… Read More →
It's a Caribou!
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Polar Animals
Read all about caribou and their polar home! Also called reindeer, these magnificent migrators come to life through full-color photographs and carefully leveled text. Critical thinking… Read More →
It’s All Art!: From Drawing to Dress-Up with Sesame Street ®
Art can be painting, singing, playing pretend, and more! Friends from Sesame Street help introduce readers to the many forms of art while prompts and hands-on activities inspire kids to get creative. Read More →
It's a Narwhal!
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Polar Animals
Learn all about narwhals! Carefully leveled text and vivid images bring these magnificent tusked creatures of the sea to life. Critical thinking questions and a photo glossary supply readers… Read More →
It's an Orca!
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Polar Animals
Learn all about orcas! Also called killer whales, these powerful predators swim through the pages of this carefully leveled text. Colorful photographs engage young readers, while… Read More →
It's a Penguin!
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Polar Animals
Penguins swim, splash and waddle through the colorful pages of this carefully leveled text. Full-color photographs give readers a glimpse into the life of a penguin while critical thinking… Read More →
It's a Polar Bear!
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Polar Animals
Take a close-up look at polar bears and their icy habitats! Colorful photographs of these furry and powerful predators will capture the reader's imagination. Carefully leveled text, critical… Read More →
It's a Snowy Owl!
From the Series Bumba Books ® — Polar Animals
Soaring high above the winter skies, it's a snowy owl! This carefully crafted text gives readers a glimpse into their habits, habitats, and more. Full-color visuals, critical thinking… Read More →
It's Chinese New Year!
From the Series Bumba Books ® — It's a Holiday!
Do you like holidays? Learn all about how and why people celebrate different holidays. Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about the traditions… Read More →
It's Christmas!
From the Series Bumba Books ® — It's a Holiday!
Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about the traditions and celebrations of the Christmas holiday. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions… Read More →
It's Cinco de Mayo!
From the Series Bumba Books ® — It's a Holiday!
Do you like holidays? Learn all about how and why people celebrate different holidays. ¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! This annual fiesta began after a historical Mexican military victory, and now it… Read More →
It's Diwali!
From the Series Bumba Books ® — It's a Holiday!
Do you like holidays? Learn all about how and why people celebrate different holidays. What's the most important holiday in India? It's Diwali! This celebration is also known as the festival… Read More →
It's Earth Day, Cookie Monster!
From the Series Go Green with Sesame Street ®
On Earth Day, people celebrate what makes Earth special. Follow Cookie Monster and his friends from Sesame Street as they learn to be kind to Earth, on Earth Day and every day! Learn who… Read More →
It's Easter!
From the Series Bumba Books ® — It's a Holiday!
Easter is here! Learn about Easter symbols such as eggs, bunnies, and flowers, and the different ways that people celebrate this springtime holiday. Eye-catching photographs and carefully… Read More →