5KN: Traditional Nonfiction

2338 records found. Displaying 1993 - 2016.

The Mighty Stegosaurus

From the Series Bumba Books ® — Mighty Dinosaurs

Stegosaurus was an enormous dinosaur known for its strong tail and the plates on its back. Learn more about this plant-eating giant of North America. Read More →

  • Lexile: 440
  • Dewey: 567.915/3
  • Copyright: 2022

The Mighty T. Rex

From the Series Bumba Books ® — Mighty Dinosaurs

T. rex was about as long as a school bus and weighed about as much as an elephant! Meet this terrifying prehistoric beast and learn about its traits and habitat. Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • Dewey: 567.912/9
  • Copyright: 2022

The Mighty Triceratops

From the Series Bumba Books ® — Mighty Dinosaurs

Triceratops had three horns on its head and hundreds of teeth in its mouth—but in spite of its fierce appearance, it ate plants! Readers will learn this and other fun facts about this dinosaur. Read More →

  • Lexile: 440
  • Dewey: 567.915/8
  • Copyright: 2022

The Mighty Velociraptor

From the Series Bumba Books ® — Mighty Dinosaurs

Velociraptors were small but fast! Readers will learn all about this speedy dinosaur from head to tail, including its physical features, behavior, and more. Read More →

  • Lexile: 340
  • Dewey: 567.912
  • Copyright: 2022

The Mission of Addition

From the Series Math Is CATegorical ®

In the first book of the Math Is Categorical® series, readers will become familiar with the concept of addition and its key terms. From the author and illustrator duo of the best-selling… Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.8
  • Dewey: 513.2'11
  • Copyright: 2005

The Monarch Butterfly's Journey

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Amazing Migrators

Monarchs are some of the most well-known migrators. But did you know that monarch caterpillars shed their skin four times as they grow? Follow the journey of the monarch butterfly! From a… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 3.8
  • Dewey: 595.78/9
  • Copyright: 2018

The Mouth (A Nauseating Augmented Reality Experience)

From the Series The Gross Human Body in Action: Augmented Reality

Explore how your body works through interactive augmented reality experiences! Your mouth is a battleground where saliva, amoebas, and bacteria wage war and die by the millions. Join the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 770
  • Dewey: 612.3/1
  • Copyright: 2021

The Opioid Epidemic and the Addiction Crisis

From the Series Issues in Action (Read Woke ™ Books)

The US has seen an alarming rise in the numbers of people addicted to and overdosing on opioid drugs, including oxycodone, codeine, fentanyl, and heroin. Learn about history of the opioid… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1040
  • ATOS: 6.3
  • Dewey: 362.290973
  • Copyright: 2022
Spring 2024

The Orion Spacecraft: Into Deep Space

From the Series Space Explorer Guidebooks (Alternator Books ®)

The Orion Spacecraft might be the key to the future of human space travel. Not only could it take us back to the moon, but also to Mars. See why Orion is ready for take-off. Read More →

  • Dewey: 629.4500973
  • Copyright: 2024

The Poltergeist Enigma

From the Series Unexplained (Alternator Books ® )

Are poltergeists real? Fascinate readers with this dive into the historical evidence and popular theories that make the case for their existence. Eerie images and high-interest content will… Read More →

  • Lexile: 800
  • ATOS: 5.1
  • Dewey: 133.1/42
  • Copyright: 2020

The Problem with Plastic: Know Your Facts, Take Action, Save the Oceans

What are the issues? What can you do? Can we clean up and save our oceans for the wonderful animals that call them home? This book is bursting with information and ideas that answer all three Read More →

  • Lexile: 920
  • Dewey: 363
  • Copyright: 2021

Therapy Animals

From the Series Animals That Help Us (LOOK! Books ™)

Some animals, like cats and dogs are perfect for helping people feel safe in stressful situations. Readers will learn how these animals and more are used to calm children and adults alike. Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • ATOS: 2.5
  • Dewey: 615.8
  • Copyright: 2019

The Real History of Angel Island

From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)

People often learn about Ellis Island when they are taught the history of immigration in the US. However, many people also came through Angel Island in California. Discover the history of the Read More →

  • ATOS: 5.7
  • Dewey: 304.8/79461
  • Copyright: 2023

The Real History of Juneteenth

From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)

Juneteenth is the celebration of the day enslaved people in Texas were told they were freed—two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Explore Juneteenth's little-told… Read More →

  • ATOS: 5.5
  • Dewey: 394.263
  • Copyright: 2023

The Real History of Thanksgiving

From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)

Thanksgiving is a popular holiday in the US. But many people don't know the true or whole history of the holiday. Readers will learn how Thanksgiving really started and its lasting legacy in… Read More →

  • ATOS: 6.4
  • Dewey: 973.2/2
  • Copyright: 2023

The Real History of the Gold Rush

From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)

The Gold Rush was a major event in the US during the 1800s. This book explores what the Gold Rush was and the lesser-known people who participated in an ambitious pursuit of wealth. Have you… Read More →

  • ATOS: 5.7
  • Dewey: 979.4/04
  • Copyright: 2023

The Real History of the Transcontinental Railroad

From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)

There is more to the history of the railroads than connecting the eastern United States to the western ones. Most of the workers were of Chinese descent and were treated unfairly. Learn how… Read More →

  • ATOS: 5.9
  • Dewey: 331.7/616251
  • Copyright: 2023

The Real History of the White House

From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)

The White House tells the history of the United States, including slavery. Enslaved people were involved with every stage of building the structure. Learn more about the president's home and… Read More →

  • ATOS: 5.5
  • Dewey: 975.3/02
  • Copyright: 2023

The Real Science of Human Flight

From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)

Humans have always wanted to fly. Fictional heroes can do it with a leap and a bound! They may rescue someone falling from the sky, soar to the top of a tall building, or zip around the globe Read More →

  • Lexile: 900
  • ATOS: 5.2
  • Dewey: 629.132
  • Copyright: 2022

The Real Science of Invisibility

From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)

With the superpower of invisibility, you could do amazing magic tricks, play funny pranks, even sneak up on bad guys! How do fictional heroes with the power of invisibility do it? More… Read More →

  • Lexile: 830
  • ATOS: 5.2
  • Dewey: 535
  • Copyright: 2022

The Real Science of Mind Control

From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)

Imagine having the superpower to control things with your mind. You could send a text with just a thought. You could play a video game without picking up a controller. You could even convince Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • ATOS: 5.5
  • Dewey: 153.8/53
  • Copyright: 2022
6 titles

The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®) — Hardcover Set

From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)

Fictional heroes can fly at the speed of light, go invisible at will, jump back and forth in time, and use their super strength or laser vision to save the day! Will mere mortals ever be able Read More →

  • Copyright: 2022
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $183.90
  • Your Price: $137.93
  • 6 titles

The Real Science of Superspeed and Superstrength

From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)

Saving the day is easy for fictional heroes with superspeed and superstrength. They can dash in front of moving vehicles and bring them to a stop. They can beat the bad guys to the scene of… Read More →

  • Lexile: 850
  • ATOS: 5.1
  • Dewey: 531/.112
  • Copyright: 2022

The Real Science of Time Travel

From the Series The Real Science of Superpowers (Alternator Books ®)

Fictional heroes can travel back and forth in time with the flip of a switch! They jump back to change the past or jump ahead to see the future. Will humans be able to time travel themselves… Read More →

  • Lexile: 830
  • ATOS: 5.4
  • Dewey: 530.11
  • Copyright: 2022