5KN: Traditional Nonfiction

The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American combat pilots in US military history. Ride along with these brave pilots on the dangerous military missions that changed the course of history. Read More →

For thousands of years, marriage was a business transaction between two families. Fathers chose husbands for their daughters to build power, wealth, and social status. Rules about acceptable… Read More →

Tyler "Ninja" Blevins is a gaming superstar! This famous streamer knows what it takes to be the best. Find out how he went pro, how he rose to the top, and what he might do next. Read about… Read More →

Each year typhoid fever affects up to 20 million people. Readers will uncover how scientists are fighting back with clean water and vaccination. Dive deep into the Deadly Diseases… Read More →

Which animal's head is shaped like a shovel and covered in bumps? Did you know two animals have wiggly worm-like flesh to attract prey? Some animals are pretty ugly! Read More →

The outside layer of our planet is an active place. Earth's crust is always growing and changing. But do you know how Earth's crust forms? And what happens when its plates shift suddenly?… Read More →

For centuries vampires have been known for sleeping in coffins and using their fangs to drink the blood of their victims. Ancient mummies were said to be cursed to come after the living. The… Read More →

Cut through the chaos and find the path that’s right for you! Deciding what to do after high school is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. And that’s a lot of pressure to deal with Read More →

For most of human history, the garments women wore under their clothes were hidden. The earliest underwear provided warmth and protection. But eventually, women's undergarments became complex Read More →

Prepositions do their job/in a way that just amazes—/Relating nouns and pronouns/to the other words and phrases. In this 20th anniversary edition of Under, Over, By the Clover, author Brian… Read More →

Have fun learning about language! In this fun-filled book, playful puns and comical cartoon cats combine to show, not tell, readers what prepositions are all about. Each preposition in the… Read More →

While many scientists believed influenza would cause the next great pandemic, no one was prepared for the new strain of coronavirus that appeared in 2019. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes… Read More →

Learn all about COVID-19, including its global spread, social distancing guidelines, and the search for a vaccine. This approachable book will help readers understand the pandemic and answer… Read More →

If you think construction workers have a tough job, try doing it underwater. These professionals stay underwater for hours to build bridges and buildings beneath the surface. Dive in to… Read More →

This vibrant, colorful science book brings STEM to life and gets students thinking and working like scientists as they investigate how animals, plants, and microbes make their homes in tiny… Read More →

In the spring and summer of 2020, several high-profile cases put a renewed spotlight on law enforcement's use of force in the United States, especially against Black people. Activist groups… Read More →

The US Women's National Team has won more Olympic gold medals and Women's World Cup titles than any other team. Learn how the team got started and meet some of the biggest superstars in… Read More →

Vaccines are biological substances that cause the human immune system to build up its defenses against specific diseases. Public health officials recommend a series of vaccines for all… Read More →