5KN: Traditional Nonfiction

Did you know that there is a kind of jellyfish that can live forever? Or that pigs can learn to play video games? Test your trivia knowledge and learn loads of incredible facts in this… Read More →

Did you know that the longest-ruling monarch's reign lasted for more than 82 years? Or that President Abraham Lincoln used to hide important documents inside his hat? Fun facts like these… Read More →

Did you know that astronauts get taller when they go to outer space? Or that some people can see as many as 100 million colors? Read these fun facts and many more in this incredible,… Read More →

Did you know soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo's legs are insured for about $148 million? Or that Seattle Seahawks fans have cheered so loudly they've actually caused an earthquake? Fun facts… Read More →

Did you know that surgeons who play video games make fewer mistakes? Or that Egyptians were building robots way back in 3,000 BCE? Amazing facts like these await in this page-turning,… Read More →

When the Indiana Fever drafted superstar Caitlin Clark in 2024, they instantly became one of the WNBA’s most popular teams. Learn about the Fever’s history and meet some of the team’s most… Read More →

On June 15, 2023, Native American Nations celebrated a victory. The Supreme Court of the United States decided to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), first passed in 1978. The act… Read More →

For thousands of years, Native American peoples have had a deep connection to the land they live on. From cultural burning—setting small controlled fires to improve a habitat—to only taking… Read More →

Indigenous languages have a mixed history in the United States. Many Native languages have become endangered. In the 1800s, the US government began forcing Native children to attend federal… Read More →

Is it a twig? Is it a dead leaf? Is it a bird poop? No! It’s an animal. Discover how animals use mimicry to look like something else and stay safe from predators. After reading, put your… Read More →

Only a few countries were represented by athletes at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 in Athens. Today, more than 10,000 athletes from over 200 countries compete in the Summer Olympic… Read More →

At the first Winter Games in Chamonix, France in 1924 only a few countries were represented by a dozen or more athletes. Today, about 3,000 athletes from nearly 100 countries compete in the… Read More →

A lo largo de la historia y hasta nuestros días, las personas se han trasladado de un lugar a otro para escapar del peligro y buscar una vida mejor. Pero con frecuencia los inmigrantes y… Read More →

Attempted escapes, suspected paranormal activity, and more mark Alcatraz's history. Alone on an island off the coast of California sits the famous prison Alcatraz. Before closing in 1963, it Read More →

Deep in the Nevada desert lies Area 51, a highly classified United States Air Force facility. The base has a long history and has been used to develop spy planes, drones, and other advanced Read More →

King Tut was an intriguing figure during his life and still was after his mysterious death. In Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, archaeologists discovered something amazing. It was a tomb that… Read More →

Disappearances and other strange phenomena in the Bermuda Triangle have long inspired speculation. The Bermuda Triangle is a zone formed by connecting points at Florida, Puerto Rico, and… Read More →

The Boston Celtics have won 17 National Basketball Association (NBA) championships. Celtics players of the past such as Bill Russell and Larry Bird are legends, and current superstars like… Read More →

The Boston Red Sox are one of the most popular teams in Major League Baseball. But for decades, Red Sox fans thought the team was cursed and would never win another World Series. Learn about… Read More →

Brooklyn Nets fans love to watch their team take on the toughest opponents in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Meet great Nets players from the past like Julius “Dr. J” Erving, and… Read More →

Many National Football League (NFL) fans consider the 1985 Chicago Bears to be the greatest team the league has ever had. Explore the Bears’ best teams and moments, and meet players from… Read More →

The Chicago Cubs set the record straight in 2016. After over a hundred years without a championship title, they finally won their third World Series. Discover the curse some fans say plagued… Read More →

The Dallas Cowboys are nicknamed America's Team, and they're one of the world's most valuable and popular sports teams, with five Super Bowl wins. Discover the history behind this NFL… Read More →