5KN: Traditional Nonfiction
2804 records found. Displaying 1873 - 1896.
Orangutans
From the Series Animals in Danger
One of the most intelligent animals in the wild, but still in danger! Meet the Orangutan! These long-limbed, orange apes live deep in the rainforests of Sumatra and Borneo, they travel… Read More →
Orcas on the Hunt
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Predators
Where do orcas hunt? What do they eat? Discover the answers to these questions and learn other fascinating facts about orcas. From their habitat to their physical characteristics and… Read More →
Oresund Bridge and Other Great Building Feats
From the Series Ultimate Adventure Guides
Take a journey around the world to visit some awesome buildings. Look at the view from the world’s tallest skyscraper, explore underground rooms where everything is made from salt, and check Read More →
Organized Crime
From the Series Origins: Whodunnit
The crime organizations most often portrayed in movies and on television are interesting, but they've got nothing on the real world of organized crime. Who really controls certain parts of… Read More →
Otterly Adorable Otters
From the Series Internet Animal Stars
You can find adorable otters in rivers, oceans, and even on the internet! Otters star in memes, gifs, social media posts, and more online. Learn all about these cute, curious animals in… Read More →
Our Place in Space: An Alien's Guide
From the Series Early Bird Nonfiction Readers — Silver (Early Bird Stories ™)
Earth is just one of eight planets in our solar system. Join Finn and Zeek, two alien tour guides, as they explore the sun, the planets, and what lies beyond Neptune. Read More →
Outrageous Animal Adaptations: From Big-Eared Bats to Frill-Necked Lizards
A fish that walks on land, a frog that makes its own sunscreen, and an insect that can become invisible? Whether to avoid predators, to stalk prey, or to withstand extreme temperatures,… Read More →
Pachycephalosaurus: A First Look
From the Series Read about Dinosaurs (Read for a Better World ™)
The Pachycephalosaurus had bony spikes on its head and a beak with sharp teeth. Photorealistic images and easy-reading text help young readers connect to the interesting features of this dinosaur. Read More →
Pandemic: How Climate, the Environment, and Superbugs Increase the Risk
Throughout history, several deadly pandemics brought humanity to its knees, killing millions, and recent outbreaks of Ebola and Zika took coordinated international efforts to prevent them… Read More →
Parasaurolophus: A First Look
From the Series Read about Dinosaurs (Read for a Better World ™)
The Parasaurolophus was an interesting, duckbilled dinosaur. Parts of this dino are still a mystery. But through photorealistic images and informational text, readers learn what scientists… Read More →
Parents Here and There: A Kid's Guide to Deployment
Parents have many different jobs. Some work in the military and are away from home for months or years. When your parent is gone, you miss what you did together. What are some things you can… Read More →
Parents Like Mine
From the Series Many Ways
A child's parents can be a mom and dad, dad and dad, single parents, stepparents, and more. Explore the many ways that different parents care for their children. Read More →
Parker Solar Probe: Touching the Sun
From the Series Space Explorer Guidebooks (Alternator Books ®)
Life on Earth could not exist without the Sun. The Parker Solar Probe will help scientists learn about our solar system's only star. Using Venus’ gravity like a slingshot, over seven years… Read More →
Parliamentary Government: From the Viking Althing to Modern Parliament
From the Series Political Systems in Action
The parliamentary system evolved from monarchy, yet it involves people in the rule of their country. So how does this complex political system work in action? This fascinating title looks at Read More →
Paso a paso (Step by Step) — Library Bound Hardcover Set
From the Series Paso a paso (Step by Step)
¿Qué sucede primero? ¿Qué pasa a continuación? Se presentan a los lectores secuencias y procesos simples mediante la exploración de los ciclos de vida de los animales, el crecimiento de las… Read More →
Passover
From the Series On My Own Holidays
The book describes the origins of the Passover story in the story of Moses and the Israelites’ escape from Egypt. It also explains how the holiday is celebrated today and includes a… Read More →
Paying the Bills
From the Series Money and You!
You won't get far without paying your bills! What is rent, a mortgage, or a household budget? Utilities, food, insurance, car costs—what are all the bills we need to pay in our lives? Learn… Read More →
Pembroke Welsh Corgis
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Who's a Good Dog?
Did you know that Pembroke Welsh corgis were bred to herd livestock? Learn more fun facts about the history of this adorable breed, how to care for a corgi, and more. Read More →
People Up Close
From the Series Look Closely (LOOK! Books ™)
In People Up Close, young readers examine portions of several tools-of-the-trade and identify both the tool and the worker who uses it. Reader learn why a hose is a must-have for a… Read More →
Pet Tech
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Saving Animals with Science
A dog plays on the lawn and accidentally leaves the neighborhood. Now it’s lost. What can a pet owner do? Luckily, pet technology has the answer. Pet tech can help track a lost dog using a… Read More →
Phoenix Mercury
From the Series WNBA Hot Ticket (Lerner ™ Sports)
With veteran stars Diana Taurasi and Brittney Griner leading the way, the Phoenix Mercury have been setting WNBA records for more than a decade. Meet great players of the past and present,… Read More →
Pigeons at War: How Avian Heroes Changed History
For more than five thousand years, people all over the world have worked with pigeons to send and receive important messages. These birds carried weather reports in ancient Egypt, letters… Read More →
Pit Bulls
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Who's a Good Dog?
Pit bulls are loyal, gentle, and brave. Did you know that there are three different pit bull breeds? And that some are trained to be search and rescue dogs? Learn more about these good-natured dogs! Read More →
Pitch and Throw, Grasp and Know, 20th Anniversary Edition: What Is a Synonym?
From the Series Words Are CATegorical ® (20th Anniversary Editions)
Because there are synonyms, you get to choose/from a whole list of possible words you can use./ They're words that are practically, nearly the same,/like, gentle, subdued, or incredibly tame. Read More →