5KN: Traditional Nonfiction

¿Qué tienen en común una tortuga marina, una iguana y una pitón? ¡Son todos reptiles! Conozca las características que comparten todos los reptiles. What do a sea turtle, an iguana, and a… Read More →

Forest villages in France, England, the U.S. and Australia feature rope bridges and buckets of acorns for squirrels. Readers will meet some of the rescuers helping these little red squirrels survive. Read More →

Saltwater crocodiles are the biggest reptiles in the world. When they’re not resting, they’re on the hunt for their next meal. Explore the lives of these giant crocs and discover where they… Read More →

Saturn's rings are a marvel, but what else makes the planet unique? Explore what makes Saturn a gas giant and what its rings are made up of, among more fun facts. Read More →

How can you be kind to Earth? Bert and Ernie along with their Sesame Street friends teach young readers about energy and how everybody can conserve energy to protect the planet. Simple,… Read More →

Help young people prepare for the future with this highly engaging book about saving and investing. Topics include how to set savings goals, how to open a savings account, understanding… Read More →

Thousands of animals are endangered. Scientists are working to save these species through captive breeding and releasing the animals into the wild. Young readers discover practical ways they… Read More →

Learn about the mysterious phenomenon of alien abductions. Testimonies and theories are presented as potential proof of the existence of aliens who abduct humans. Eerie photos and… Read More →

Meet fascinating dinosaurs sure to be favorites, from the show-stopping Spinosaurus—the largest walking predator from the dinosaur era—all the way to the weird-looking Stegosaurus. Readers… Read More →

Bloodthirsty, nocturnal, and immortal—vampires are fascinatingly creepy! Young readers will learn the truth behind the myths about vampires. Read More →

Going to school looks a lot different now than it did in the past. Historical photographs show readers what being a student used to look like, and engaging text helps them compare it to today. Read More →

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about how school buses work. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build… Read More →

Recess is many kids' favorite part of the school day. Kid-friendly information on safety and expected behavior make this book perfect for young learners. Prepare new learners for school with Read More →

This carefully leveled text compares and contrasts what schools were like in the past to schools of the present! Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build… Read More →

Fake news, pseudoscience, and quackery have become scourges, spreading through society from social media all the way to Congress. The line between entertainment and reality, between fact and… Read More →

The ancient kraken was a huge squid that terrorized sailors at sea. The famous and mysterious monster of Scotland's Loch Ness has sparked people's curiosity since it was first photographed in Read More →

Robots help search and rescue teams take quick action during disasters such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Search and rescue robots can crawl through small spaces, fly high over… Read More →