5KN: Traditional Nonfiction

2804 records found. Displaying 1225 - 1248.

How Do I Listen Well?

From the Series Help! Study Hacks

Having to sit still and listen is not the most boring thing ever! Find out how to be an active listener and learn an amazing skill for life in this fun, friendly, and easy-to-follow guide.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 770
  • Dewey: 153.6
  • Copyright: 2022

How Do I Manage My Social Media?

From the Series Help! Study Hacks

A student's social media shouldn't be stressful! Find out how to manage what’s online and learn an amazing, social-savvy, network-navigating skill for life in this fun, friendly, and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 840
  • Dewey: 302.23
  • Copyright: 2022

How Do I Plan Well?

From the Series Help! Study Hacks

For the student who needs a hand getting their homework, project, or dream started, this fun, friendly, and easy-to-follow guide is full of tips, tricks, and strategies. Readers will be top… Read More →

  • Lexile: 720
  • Dewey: 158.1
  • Copyright: 2022

How Do I Research Well?

From the Series Help! Study Hacks

Researching doesn't have to be an intimidating process. Learn an amazing, fact-finding, super-sleuth skill for life in this fun, friendly, and easy-to-follow guide. Full of great tips,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 820
  • Dewey: 001.4
  • Copyright: 2022

How Do I Write Well?

From the Series Help! Study Hacks

Students will never again dread a project that involves writing. Learn amazing, word-busting, reader-wowing skills for life in this fun, friendly, and easy-to-follow guide. Full of great… Read More →

  • Lexile: 800
  • Dewey: 808
  • Copyright: 2022

How Do Jets Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works

Jets are sleek and powerful. They travel very fast. But how do these heavy planes fly? And how do pilots land them? Read this book to find out! Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • ATOS: 2.9
  • Dewey: 629.132
  • Copyright: 2013

How Do Monster Trucks Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Vehicles Work

"Prime material for budding gearheads and mechanics."—School Library Journal Monster trucks are huge and strong. How do their tires help them bounce? And how do people drive these giant… Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 629.223'2
  • Copyright: 2016
Spring 2025

How Do Oceans Help Us Breathe?: Discover the Science behind Oceanography

From the Series The Big Questions Answered

It's a big question—do oceans help us breathe? Our oceans are incredible, as are the oceanographers who study them! Oceans are extremely important to a healthy planet; they hold secrets, and Read More →

  • Lexile: 920
  • Copyright: 2025

How Do Parachutes Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works

Parachutes can be used for emergency landings. But they can also be used for flying fun! Who packs a parachute? And how does its light fabric keep you afloat? Discover the answers inside this book! Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 629.134'386
  • Copyright: 2013
Fall 2025

How Do Spacecraft Get to Outer Space?: Discover the Science behind Astrodynamics

From the Series The Big Questions Answered

It's a big question―how do spacecraft get to outer space? Spacecraft are incredible, as are the astrodynamics engineers who make space travel possible! The inspirational story behind this… Read More →

  • Lexile: 950
  • Dewey: 629
  • Copyright: 2025

How Do Space Vehicles Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works

Space vehicles are out of this world! But how do they fly out into space? How do they carry people safely? And what parts do these amazing aircraft have? Find the answers inside this book! Read More →

  • Lexile: 450
  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: 629.44'1
  • Copyright: 2013

How Do Tanks Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Vehicles Work

Tanks are tough and powerful. They can travel across all types of land. But how do these heavy vehicles keep their tracks moving? And how many people does it take to drive a tank? Fans of… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: 623.74'752
  • Copyright: 2016

How Do Trains Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Vehicles Work

Trains are long and loud. They rumble down railroad tracks. But what are the different types of trains? And how do these giant vehicles haul so much weight? Read this book to find out!… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • ATOS: 3.2
  • Dewey: 625.2
  • Copyright: 2016

How Do Your Muscles Move?: Questions about Bones, Skin, Hair, and More

From the Series The Inquisitive Kid's Guide to the Human Body

How Do Your Muscles Work? is a fantastic introduction to the science behind how your body moves and what holds it together. The skeleton, muscles and skin are explained through hilarious,… Read More →

  • Dewey: 571
  • Copyright: 2023

How Drones Work

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Military Machines

Drones are fast and sneaky military aircraft. But do you know when the military started using drones? Or that they can be as small as an insect? Discover more about drones in this look at… Read More →

  • Lexile: 730
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: 629.133/39
  • Copyright: 2020

How Fighter Jets Work

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Military Machines

Fighter jets are fierce and swift military aircraft. But did you know that jets can fly faster than the speed of sound? Or that they are nearly invisible on a radar screen? Learn more in this Read More →

  • Lexile: 710
  • ATOS: 3.7
  • Dewey: 358.4/383
  • Copyright: 2020
Spring 2025 6 titles

How High-Tech Changed the World — Library Bound Hardcover Set

From the Series How High-Tech Changed the World

Our world has been transformed by amazing high-tech inventions, but how do these incredible technologies work, who invented them, and how have they changed the way we live? Readers discover… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2025
  • Library Bound Hardcover
  • List Price: $199.92
  • Your Price: $149.94
  • 6 titles

How Is a Bandage Like a Worm?: Medicine Imitating Nature

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Imitating Nature

Medicine is always improving. One way doctors find new treatments is by observing nature. By studying animals like spiders and sharks, doctors can help their patients heal faster and more… Read More →

  • Lexile: 710
  • Dewey: 610.28
  • Copyright: 2022

How Is a Building Like a Termite Mound?: Structures Imitating Nature

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Imitating Nature

Termites, sea sponges, and a stinky fruit have something in common. They are the inspirations behind groundbreaking building designs. But architecture biomimicry doesn't just look cool—it… Read More →

  • Lexile: 670
  • Dewey: 720/.47
  • Copyright: 2022

How Is a Ship Like a Shark?: Vehicles Imitating Nature

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Imitating Nature

Animals have mastered motion. So why shouldn't engineers take inspiration from them when perfecting planes, trains, ships, cars, and more? Sharkskin, bird beaks, and sailfish scales are just… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • Dewey: 629.04/6
  • Copyright: 2022

How Is a Turbine Like a Whale Fin?: Machines Imitating Nature

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Imitating Nature

People use machinery in their lives every day. But how do we make machinery more efficient? Biomimicry is helping engineers design better robots and machinery. Discover how natural… Read More →

  • Lexile: 680
  • Dewey: 629.8/92
  • Copyright: 2022

How Long or How Wide?: A Measuring Guide

From the Series Math Is CATegorical ®

Brian Cleary and Brian Gable bring their trademark sense of humor to the subject of measuring length. A rhyming text filled with funny examples explains how to use and compare metric and U.S. Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • ATOS: 3.1
  • Dewey: 530.8
  • Copyright: 2007

How Military Helicopters Work

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Military Machines

Helicopters are fast and impressive military aircraft. But did you know they can take off without a runway? Or that they can land in the water? Discover what makes these incredible feats… Read More →

  • Lexile: 470
  • ATOS: 3.4
  • Dewey: 623.74/60472
  • Copyright: 2020

How Much Can a Bare Bear Bear?: What Are Homonyms and Homophones?

From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®

Have fun with language! This accessible, lighthearted look at language introduces homonyms and homophones. Playful rhymes and comical cartoons make both concepts memorable. Each corresponding Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • Dewey: 428.1
  • Copyright: 2005