5KN: Traditional Nonfiction

Air pollution, deforestation, greenhouse gases, plastic everywhere—these things put us, and our home planet of Earth, at risk. But there's hope. STEM to the rescue! Scientists, inventors, and Read More →

Submarines are mighty and sneaky military watercraft. But did you know that they can carry an entire crew of people? Or that they can track where other boats are in the water? Learn more in… Read More →

Tanks are big and tough military vehicles. Do you know what makes them able to drive almost anywhere? Or when people first used tanks? Learn about these impressive machines! Read More →

The president of the United States is the leader of the executive branch. This branch is in charge of carrying out laws. Many people help the president, including the vice president, cabinet, Read More →

The internet seems to contain every answer to every question we might have. But how do we know what's true and what's not? And even though we have the knowledge, how do we use it? STEM to the Read More →

The judicial branch is one of the United States’s three branches of government. It interprets the law. This branch is made up of the country’s courts, with the Supreme Court being the most… Read More →

Congress is made up of two parts: the Senate and the House of Representatives. Together these two government groups make laws for the country. From introducing bills to passing them, discover Read More →

Have you ever seen people with microphones interviewing the president? These are members of the media. Media affects the way people understand things happening in government and how people… Read More →

The sun shines bright over our planet. It gives plants and animals life. And it might be the answer to life on Earth lasting even longer. STEM to the rescue! Scientists, inventors, and energy Read More →

So you want to be a Difficult Bitch. One of the most empowering things you can do as a human being is to figure out who you are and be that person unapologetically...but sometimes, that’s… Read More →

It's a big question—how does the human body work? One of biology's greatest wonders, it's incredibly complex yet perfectly built to keep us alive. Scientists have figured out how it works,… Read More →

Choosing a career can be tough. There are so many options and choices available—how do you figure out what is right for you? This book takes students by the hand and helps them explore… Read More →

Choosing a career can be tough. There are so many options and choices available—how do you figure out what is right for you? This book takes students by the hand and helps them explore their… Read More →

Choosing a career can be tough. There are so many options and choices available—how do you figure out what is right for you? This book takes students by the hand and helps them explore their… Read More →

Choosing a career can be tough. There are so many options and choices available—how do you figure out what is right for you? This book takes students by the hand and helps them explore… Read More →

Choosing a career can be tough. There are so many options and choices available—how do you figure out what is right for you? This book takes students by the hand and helps them explore their… Read More →

Choosing a career can be tough. There are so many options and choices available—how do you figure out what is right for you? This book takes students by the hand and helps them explore… Read More →

In the twenty-first century, the drug war is one of our most destructive social problems—and how we deal with it is a hotly debated topic. This book explores that issue and invites readers… Read More →

Gun violence is a devastating twenty-first century social problem that destroys lives and communities. And how we deal with it is one of the most-debated topics of our time. This book… Read More →

Let’s face it. Everyone procrastinates. But procrastination is a particularly daunting challenge for students. Your projects feel overwhelming. It’s hard to get motivated to study without an… Read More →

In the twenty-first century, homelessness is a huge social problem—and how we help unhoused people is of the most-debated topics of our time. This book explores that issue and invites… Read More →

“Smart and essential!”—Jeff Kinney, Diary of a Wimpy Kid Middle school can be stressful. On the outside, you can look like everything is going great. On the inside, you may worry a lot—about… Read More →

The refugee crisis is one of the most pressing of twenty-first century global issues—and how we help refugees is one of the most-debated topics of our time. This book explores that issue and Read More →