5KN: Traditional Nonfiction

2804 records found. Displaying 2113 - 2136.

Skydiving

From the Series Adventure Sports

Skydiving can give a feeling of total freedom, as you fall through the air after jumping from a plane. Aimed at reluctant readers between 10 and 14, with a reading age of 7-8, this book takes Read More →

  • Lexile: 820
  • Dewey: 797.5
  • Copyright: 2022
Spring 2025

Slam Dunk: The Shot That Changed the Game

From the Series Spectacular Sports

During the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany, United States basketball player Joe Fortenberry leaped into the air and stuffed the ball through the hoop. It was the slam dunk that introduced… Read More →

  • Dewey: 796.323
  • Copyright: 2025

Slavery and Reconstruction: The Struggle for Black Civil Rights

From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)

After the traumas of slavery and the Civil War came the Reconstruction era. Lasting from 1865 to 1877, the period saw huge gains made as Black people built political power and established… Read More →

  • Lexile: 980
  • Dewey: 323.1196/07309034
  • Copyright: 2022

Slavery and the Civil War: Rooted in Racism

From the Series American Slavery and the Fight for Freedom (Read Woke ™ Books)

The Civil War began when eleven Southern states refused to give up the practice of slavery and seceded to form the Confederate States of America. In both the Union and the Confederacy,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 930
  • Dewey: 973.7/112
  • Copyright: 2022

Slide and Slurp, Scratch and Burp: More about Verbs

From the Series Words Are CATegorical ®

Have fun with language! One book is never enough to explore the wide range of verbs! In this follow-up to To Root, to Toot, to Parachute, the crazy cats deliver loads of additional examples… Read More →

  • Lexile: 880
  • ATOS: 3.5
  • Dewey: 428.2
  • Copyright: 2007

Sloth Power

From the Series Internet Animal Stars

Sloths may move slow, but their popularity on the internet grew quickly! Sloths star in memes, gifs, social media posts, and more online. Learn all about these silly, sleepy animals in… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 3.6
  • Dewey: 599.3/13
  • Copyright: 2021

Small and Tall Dinosaurs

From the Series My Favorite Dinosaurs

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 →

  • Lexile: 780
  • ATOS: 4.0
  • Dewey: 567.9
  • Copyright: 2019

Small Game Hunting

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Hunting and Fishing

Small game hunters take aim to hunt rabbits, hares, squirrels, and birds for sport and food. This type of hunting requires special skills and lots of patience. In this engaging new title,… Read More →

  • Dewey: 799.2/5
  • Copyright: 2024

Smallpox: A Vaccine Success

From the Series Deadly Diseases (UpDog Books ™)

Scientists won the battle against smallpox. Uncover the symptoms behind smallpox, how a vaccine stopped the spread, and why scientists still research the disease. Dive deep into the Deadly… Read More →

  • Lexile: 450
  • Dewey: 616.9/12
  • Copyright: 2022

Smartest Animals

From the Series Core Content Science — Animal Top Ten

Which animal can find its way through a maze and even learn shortcuts? And which animal is so smart it lets cars do the hard work of cracking open its food? Read More →

  • Lexile: 790
  • ATOS: 4.6
  • Dewey: 591.5
  • Copyright: 2020

Smashing Stigma: Dismantling Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Stigma is everywhere around us. People may mistrust the unhoused or discriminate against those suffering from an addiction. They may change the way they interact with someone after… Read More →

  • Dewey: 305
  • Copyright: 2024

Smoke Jumpers

From the Series Dangerous Jobs (UpDog Books ™)

Smoke jumpers jump out of aircraft to fight wildfires in remote locations. They work as a team to keep people safe. Learn about their gear, their techniques, and the dangers these… Read More →

  • Lexile: 480
  • Dewey: 634.9/618
  • Copyright: 2023

Smoke Screens and Gas Masks: Chemistry Goes to War

From the Series STEM on the Battlefield

In the 1960s during the Vietnam War, US forces used a chemical substance called napalm to burn away the jungle in search of enemy soldiers. But when napalm came in contact with human skin, it Read More →

  • Lexile: 850
  • ATOS: 5.9
  • Dewey: 355/.07
  • Copyright: 2018

Snakebite!: Antivenom and a Global Health Crisis

Every year, more than half a million people worldwide either die or lose limbs from venomous snakebites. See how a global crisis has emerged due to inadequate supplies of antivenom. Examine… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1110
  • Dewey: 597.96/165
  • Copyright: 2019

Snow Babies

Travel through the ice and snow with the most adorable animal babies! Discover which animal grows a brown coat in summer and white fur in winter, and find out how much a newborn panda… Read More →

  • Dewey: 591
  • Copyright: 2023

Snowplows

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Mighty Movers

Why do snowplows come in different sizes? How do snowplows move snow? How many plows are on big trucks? Read this book to discover the answers! Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.6
  • Dewey: 625.7'63
  • Copyright: 2007

Sobreponerse con Big Bird (Bouncing Back with Big Bird): Un libro sobre la resiliencia (A Book about Resilience)

From the Series Guías de personajes de Sesame Street ® en español (Sesame Street ® Character Guides)

Big Bird y sus amigos ayudan a los pequeños lectores a aprender la manera de ocuparse de los contratiempos. Los niños aprenden a tener un diálogo interno positivo, cómo pedir ayuda y más… Read More →

  • Dewey: 155.4/1824
  • Copyright: 2024

Soccer: A First Look

From the Series Read about Sports (Read for a Better World ™)

Soccer is one of the most popular sports worldwide. Through full-color photos and approachable text, readers will be thrilled to learn about this team sport. Read More →

  • Lexile: 360
  • Dewey: 796.334
  • Copyright: 2023
Fall 2025 6 titles

Soccer Mania (Lerner Sports Rookie) — Library Bound Hardcover Set

From the Series Soccer Mania (Lerner Sports Rookie)

Learn all about soccer, the world's most popular sport! Explore the greatest players, teams, and moments from both past and present. Read More →

  • Copyright: 2026
  • Library Bound Hardcover
  • List Price: $175.92
  • Your Price: $131.94
  • 6 titles

Soccer's G.O.A.T.: Pelé, Lionel Messi, and More

From the Series Sports' Greatest of All Time (Lerner ™ Sports)

It's time to settle the toughest question in soccer: Who is the greatest of all time? Soccer fans love their favorite players. They collect jerseys and cheer on the current greats. But they… Read More →

  • Lexile: 830
  • ATOS: 4.9
  • Dewey: 796.334092/2 [B]
  • Copyright: 2020

Soccer Superstar Alex Morgan

From the Series Bumba Books ® — Sports Superstars

Alex Morgan helped the US Women's National Team to victory in the 2012 Olympics and the 2015 Women's World Cup. This title's reader-friendly text, critical-thinking questions, and bright… Read More →

  • Lexile: 450
  • ATOS: 1.8
  • Dewey: 796.334092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2020

Soccer Superstar Lionel Messi

From the Series Bumba Books ® — Sports Superstars

Lionel Messi plays for Barcelona and is considered to be one of the best soccer players in the world. With carefully leveled text, critical-thinking questions, and eye-catching photos, this… Read More →

  • Lexile: 460
  • ATOS: 2.0
  • Dewey: 796.334092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2020

Soccer Superstars

From the Series All-Time Best Athletes (Lerner Sports Rookie)

Soccer's greatest players are international superstars. But how do they compare to one another? Meet the top 10 soccer players of all time and explore the stats that prove their greatness. Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • ATOS: 2.3
  • Dewey: 796.334092/2 [B]
  • Copyright: 2025

Soccer Super Stats

From the Series Pro Sports Stats (Alternator Books ® )

Soccer is the most popular sport on the planet, and this book has all the statistics a soccer fan could want—from brilliant goals to World Cup records to legendary team performances. Learn… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1020
  • ATOS: 5.5
  • Dewey: 796.334
  • Copyright: 2018