5KN: Traditional Nonfiction

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 →

Armed with deadly claws, lethal jaws, and overwhelming strength, the bear is an astounding predator! Readers will discover how the apex hunter tracks down and kills its prey with devastating 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 →

Follow the journey of a basketball player from the local gym to the NBA. What does a professional player do to prepare for a game? What kinds of special events do they participate in when… Read More →

What does it take to be a football player? Give readers an insider's look at how athletes prepare for games and the kinds of responsibilities they have when they aren't on the field.… Read More →

Learn what it takes to become a professional gymnast! Readers will get a fascinating insider look at the life of a gymnast, from preparing for competition to events outside the gym. Read More →

Before they hit the ice for a game, hockey players do a lot to prepare. Give readers an exciting insider's look at the lives of professional athletes in the world of hockey, from training to… Read More →