5KN: Traditional Nonfiction

How did Jane Goodall became an expert on chimpanzees? What surprising things did she learn about wild chimpanzees in Africa?How does Jane help to protect chimpanzees?Read this book to… Read More →

During World War II, the United States was battling Japan. In 1942 the president of the United States signed an executive order, forcing more than one hundred thousand Japanese Americans to… Read More →

Do you know what the world's largest arthropod is? It's the Japanese spider crab! They have ten legs and live in deep waters. Explore the lives of these crabs and learn about how they grow,… Read More →

Soccer is booming in Japan. Fans turn out by the thousands to support the country's national teams. Learn about more than a century of ups and downs for the men's team and how the women's… Read More →

Sea creatures have adapted in amazing ways to live in the ocean. Some of their features—like sharp teeth or big, glowing eyes—might be scary to people. Others might think they’re cool. From… Read More →

What do you know about jellyfish? Beginning readers will get their feet wet with these literacy-building introductions to ocean animals. In addition to curricular information,… Read More →

Incluso después de que la esclavitud se convirtiera en ilegal, el legado de la esclavitud se perpetuó en las injusticias creadas por las leyes de Jim Crow. Aprende más sobre estas leyes… Read More →

The Civil War brought an end to the institution of slavery in the US. Despite slavery becoming illegal, racism persisted and the legacy of slavery continued through injustices created by the… Read More →

How did Jimmy Carter help people? What jobs did he have before he became president? How did Jimmy show friendship toward others? Read this book to discover the answers! Read More →

How we get to work, how we find work, and how we do our work has changed a lot. With engaging photographs and text, readers will learn about how different jobs used to be. Read More →

Having a job and paying taxes go hand-in-hand, and both are essential financial literacy tools. This book shows teenagers how to earn money and navigate the taxes they may have to pay. Learn Read More →

Quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Dan Marino succeeded with strong arms, pinpoint passes, and great leadership skills. Choose a favorite by reliving their greatest throws and white-knuckle… Read More →

Dive into the fascinating (and sometimes wacky) world inside your brain! This exciting book takes young readers on an adventure through the power and potential of neuroscience. From how our… Read More →

Did you know that some kangaroos live in high, rocky places, and spend most of their time in trees? However, most kangaroos live in the wide, open plains of Australia. They have powerful legs Read More →

A jumping spider soars and sinks its fangs into prey. The spider injects venom, paralyzing its target. Learn about the jumping spider life cycle with incredible augmented reality experiences… Read More →

June 19th, 1865, began as another hot day in Texas. Enslaved African Americans worked in fields, in barns, and in the homes of the white people who owned them. Then a message arrived.… Read More →

Juneteenth is about being free. Young learners will explore this cultural and historic holiday through engaging text and photos. Read More →

Jupiter is our solar system’s largest planet. And it has a huge storm called the Great Red Spot! Discover what makes this planet a gas giant. Then learn about its moons and rings and the… Read More →

Justin Jefferson and Randy Moss are pass-catching superstars. NFL fans love their highlight-reel touchdowns. Moss’s incredible career put him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and Jefferson… Read More →

The Kansas City Chiefs have dominated their rivalry with the Las Vegas Raiders in recent years. But that hasn't always been the case. Compare the teams' rich histories, greatest games, and… Read More →

Karate can make you stronger. Young readers will have fun learning what karate is and how to participate. Read More →