5KN: Traditional Nonfiction

Fun with language! What is an antonym? You’ll find the answer inside this book—it’s all about antonyms! Author Brian P. Cleary and illustrator Brian Gable creatively clarify (not confuse) the Read More →

Have fun with language! What Is an antonym? One book is never enough to explore the wide range of antonyms! In this follow up to Stop and Go, Yes and No, the zany (not ordinary) cats deliver Read More →

Stories about mysterious and mythical creatures have gripped human imagination for centuries. From Big Foot and giants through the Loch Ness Monster and fairies, the tales of strange beings… Read More →

Whether it's growing new body parts or shedding body parts for defense—some of Earth's amazing animals have super-strange bodies that are almost beyond belief. Read More →

Have fun learning about language! One book is never enough to explore the wide range of synonyms! In this follow up to Pitch and Throw, Grasp and Know, the crazy and zany cats deliver loads… Read More →

In Structures Up Close, young readers view a portion of a well-known structure or building. Readers learn what makes the structure unique and interesting. Read More →

Soil can be found almost everywhere on Earth. Sand is a soft soil that is found in deserts. Loam is soil that is great for growing plants. But how are these types of soils different? And how… Read More →

Stunt performers climb buildings, jump from airplanes, and take other thrilling risks to make movie magic. Readers will learn about the dangers stunt performers face, the training and gear… Read More →

How do submarines sink and float? What do submarines do underwater? Looking at features from the top of the periscope to the end of the torpedo tubes, this book uncovers how and why… Read More →

Dive deep with the US military's impressive submarines. With diagrams, colorful photos, and accessible text, readers will discover how these high-tech machines operate underwater for months… Read More →

A fun, simple text closely paired with vivid color photos to explain how subways work and what they do. Read More →

Summer is the season for busy insects, holidays and hot sunny days. Here we see what birds do in summer, spot buzzing bees, and learn why they are so important in nature. Learn how the warm… Read More →

What do you know about the sun? Give curious kids a first look into space. Diagrams, photos, and illustrations introduce readers to our solar system and space exploration. Combined with… Read More →

Supercross racers zoom around turns and soar over jumps on indoor dirt racetracks. Every rider wants to be first across the finish line. Learn about their gear, their bikes, and what it takes Read More →

Start your engines and get in gear! Exciting photos and facts will have readers turning the pages to discover the history of drag racing, what a typical race day looks like, and more about the sport. Read More →

Fuel up for an exciting look at Formula 1 racing! Readers will learn about the history of the sport, some of the most well-known racers, and more with the aid of exciting photos and thrilling facts! Read More →

How did Indy car racing begin? Who are some of the most famous racers? Find out in this exciting look at the sport, with thrilling facts and photos that put readers in the middle of the racing action. Read More →

Start your engines and get ready to learn all about the exciting world of motorcycle racing! Readers will be turning the pages to discover the history of motorcycle racing, what a typical… Read More →

Thrill racing fans with this look at rally car racing! Exciting photos and interesting facts help readers discover the history of rally car racing, what a typical race day looks like, and more. Read More →

Enter the thrilling world of stock car racing! Readers will discover the history of stock car racing, what a typical race day looks like, who the hottest racers are, and more. Read More →

In Supermoto, racers compete on different kinds of tracks and face tricky obstacles. They ride dirt bikes designed to withstand turns and jumps at high speeds. Readers will catch an inside… Read More →

Super-sniffing, high-power hearing, eerie eyesight, and power-house punches—some of Earth's amazing animals have super-hero senses! Read More →