5KN: Traditional Nonfiction

Take a walk in the rain forest. It's hot and humid and humming with life. Look up into the dense canopy of leaves above you. Tangled vines lead to the treetops, where parrots squawk and… Read More →

Take a walk in the tundra. In this cold, harsh biome at the top of the world, summer is short. Carpets of wildflowers and grasses bloom in the bright sunlight. An arctic fox pup catches sight Read More →

How do you connect with the digital world? Your computer is the machine that gets you there. Discover what digital content is and how it's made, stored, and used. Then use the link in this… Read More →

What truck helps dig a big hole? A backhoe! With every scoop, backhoes help clear dirt and rocks out of the way. Vibrant photos and age-appropriate critical thinking questions help young… Read More →

Balers take the stage in this title published jointly with New Holland Agriculture. From the different parts balers have to how farmers use these machines, readers will learn all about balers Read More →

Do some animals really eat barf and poop? They sure do! Icky photos and funny facts will engage young readers as they learn about the biological processes of living things. Read More →

Baseball is a sport enjoyed by all ages. Through engaging, accessible text, young readers learn the basics of this major-league game. Read More →

Who are the greatest baseball players of all time? Take a look at the careers of players past and present in this fun, fact-filled book. Readers are also invited to think critically about… Read More →

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge became a fan favorite in his rookie season with the team. This title's reader-friendly text, critical thinking questions, and bright design will… Read More →

Baseball stories can be written in statistics, and this book is chock-full of them! Tables and graphs on nearly every page highlight some of the most fascinating individual and team stats in… Read More →

Carefully leveled text and vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about the basics of the sport of baseball. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help… Read More →

Anyone can play basketball! Learn all about this popular sport through fun photos and leveled text. Read More →

In this fun top-ten book, readers will learn all about basketball's biggest stars! With exciting photos, interesting stats, and more, sports fans will find plenty to cheer about. Read More →

Basketball forward Kevin Durant plays for the Golden State Warriors. This title's reader-friendly text, critical-thinking questions, and bright design will attract young fans of Durant and… Read More →

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has won gold medals, NBA championships, MVP awards, and more. Carefully leveled text, colorful photos, and age-appropriate critical-thinking questions… Read More →

Stephen Curry is a star player for the Golden State Warriors. With carefully leveled text, colorful photos, and critical thinking questions, this title will be a slam dunk with young basketball fans. Read More →

Basketball players, coaches, and fans can tell a lot about a game from its statistics. Now you can too—because this book is full of them! Fun facts, charts, and graphs on almost every page… Read More →

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about the basics of the sport of basketball. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary Read More →

Swoop, snatch, slurp, suck—welcome to the world of bats. Join the natural world's only flying mammals on their night-time flights as they use echolocation to hunt for insects, feed on fruit… Read More →

Beagles are friendly, curious, and have a great sense of smell. Do you know where beagles come from? Or how some beagles help the US government? Learn more about these playful dogs! Read More →

Ancient dragons breathed fire and gobbled up humans. Fierce mythical griffins had the heads of eagles and the bodies of lions. More recently, people have reported chupacabras drinking the… Read More →

In this book, readers discover careers that require the worker to be brave and often to help others, such as firefighters and police officers. Read More →

What's it like to be a baseball player? From youth leagues to the minors to Major League Baseball, readers will learn how athletes prepare for games and participate in special events off the field. Read More →