5KN: Traditional Nonfiction

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Whale Sharks in Action

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Shark World

Whale sharks are the biggest fish in the ocean! But what do whale sharks eat? And how long does it take them to grow so large? Get up close to these fearsome creatures and learn all about… Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • ATOS: 3.2
  • Dewey: 597.3/3
  • Copyright: 2018
Spring 2024

Whale Sharks: Nature's Biggest Fish

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Nature's Most Massive Animals

Whale Sharks are the largest fish on Earth. Each one has its own unique pattern of spots. Explore the lives of whale sharks and learn how they get so big, how they eat, and more! Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • Dewey: 597.3
  • Copyright: 2024
4 titles

What a Job (LOOK! Books ™) — Hardcover Set

From the Series What a Job (LOOK! Books ™)

Some people work at a job in an office. Some have a job in a factory or on a farm. A person's job can be any place, doing anything. A job may require unusual skills and talents. Check out… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2021
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $101.28
  • Your Price: $75.96
  • 4 titles

What Are Conspiracy Theories?

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Fake News

Learn all about conspiracy theories that have emerged from the past to today. This accessible overview introduces young readers to thinking critically about the information they may glean… Read More →

  • Lexile: 930
  • Dewey: 001.9
  • Copyright: 2020

What Are Hoaxes and Lies?

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Fake News

Read about hoaxes and lies that have been spread in both the past and present, and learn how they have deceived people. Readers will discover tips on how to identify a hoax and learn to think Read More →

  • Lexile: 790
  • Dewey: 001.9/50973
  • Copyright: 2020

What Are Satire and Parody?

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Fake News

Satire and parody existed long before modern times. Readers will get an invaluable overview of how to identify satire and parody and how to think critically about current events. Read More →

  • Lexile: 840
  • Dewey: 809.7
  • Copyright: 2020

What Can You Do with Money?: Earning, Spending, and Saving

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Economics

Do you get an allowance? Or have you ever been paid for doing chores, such as walking a neighbor’s dog or raking leaves? If so, you’ve earned money! Everyone has to decide what they will do… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • Dewey: 331.2'1
  • Copyright: 2010

What Do We Buy?: A Look at Goods and Services

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Economics

Have you ever bought a toy at a store? Have you had a haircut or ordered food in a restaurant? Then you’ve used goods and services! Goods and services are everywhere. They’re in stores,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • Dewey: 339.4'7
  • Copyright: 2010

What Floats? What Sinks?: A Look at Density

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Physical Science

A rock sinks in the water. A hot air balloon floats in the air. Many objects float and sink. But what makes them move this way? And how do people use floating and sinking in their lives? Read Read More →

  • Lexile: 540
  • Dewey: 532'.25
  • Copyright: 2011

What Holds Us to Earth?: A Look at Gravity

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Physical Science

A ball drops to the ground. Leaves fall from a tree. Gravity is at work all around you. But what exactly is gravity? And how does it affect different objects? Read this book to find out!… Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • Dewey: 531'.14
  • Copyright: 2011

What Is Money, Anyway?: Why Dollars and Coins Have Value

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Exploring Economics

Have you ever received a birthday card with a $10 bill inside? Or found a quarter on the sidewalk? These bills and coins are made of paper and metal. But they’re far more valuable than what… Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • Dewey: 332.4
  • Copyright: 2010

What Is Propaganda?

From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — Fake News

Introduce readers to the concept of propaganda by analyzing examples from the past and present. This approachable overview includes tips on how to spot propaganda and how to respond to fake news. Read More →

  • Lexile: 900
  • Dewey: 303.3/75
  • Copyright: 2020
Fall 2023

What Keeps Your Body Working?: Questions about Circulation, Blood, Germs, and More

From the Series The Inquisitive Kid's Guide to the Human Body

How Does Your Heart Beat? is a fantastic introduction to the incredible ways that our body keeps us alive. The respiratory, circulatory, and immune systems are explained through hilarious,… Read More →

  • Dewey: 571
  • Copyright: 2023
4 titles

What Machines Do — Hardcover Set

From the Series What Machines Do

Explore the world of machines! Digging, plowing, drilling, flying; big or small. Machines are used all over the world in all sorts of ways. Discover the different machines used on the farm,… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2022
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $111.96
  • Your Price: $83.97
  • 4 titles
Fall 2023

What's in Your Guts?: Questions about Digestion, Food, Farts, and More

From the Series The Inquisitive Kid's Guide to the Human Body

What's in Your Guts? is a fantastic introduction to the science behind the human digestive system for young kids. Hilarious, colorful illustrations and an engaging question-and-answer format Read More →

  • Dewey: 571
  • Copyright: 2023

What's So Scary about Bats?

From the Series Core Content Science — Earth's Amazing Animals

Bats have a bad reputation as blood-sucking creatures of the night. But these fascinating mammals actually help people by eating insect pests and pollinating fruit trees and flowers. In this… Read More →

  • Lexile: 650
  • Dewey: 599.4
  • Copyright: 2023

What's So Scary about Sharks?

From the Series Core Content Science — Earth's Amazing Animals

Although some sharks are very scary and dangerous, most species are quiet creatures who pose no threat to humans at all. Readers will learn all about the many kinds of sharks, what they… Read More →

  • Lexile: 630
  • Dewey: 597.3
  • Copyright: 2023

What's So Scary about Snakes?

From the Series Core Content Science — Earth's Amazing Animals

Even venomous snakes can be helpful to people and Planet Earth! Young readers will learn the truth about the many different kinds of snakes, how to tell which ones are truly dangerous and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 710
  • Dewey: 597.96
  • Copyright: 2023

What's So Scary about Spiders?

From the Series Core Content Science — Earth's Amazing Animals

Spiders seem scary, but they are really quiet creatures who help humans by eating many insect pests. And it’s hard not to love nature’s best engineer as it builds elaborate web homes. Young… Read More →

  • Lexile: 740
  • Dewey: 595.4
  • Copyright: 2023

What's the Season?

From the Series Get Started with STEM

From weather and day length, to plants and animals, in this title, readers will investigate how the world around them changes as the seasons change. With activities such as recording… Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • ATOS: 3.8
  • Dewey: 508
  • Copyright: 2017

What's the Weather?: An Alien's Guide

From the Series Early Bird Nonfiction Readers — Silver (Early Bird Stories ™)

There are many different types of weather on Earth. Learn about how humans measure and predict weather as well as its effects on our daily lives. Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • Dewey: 551.6
  • Copyright: 2021

What's Your Personality?: Facts, Trivia, and Quizzes

From the Series Mind Games

Are you outgoing or quiet? Do you consider yourself daring, caring, witty, or wise? How would your friends and family describe you? Personality can teach you a lot about yourself! What are… Read More →

  • Lexile: 720
  • Dewey: 155.2
  • Copyright: 2018

What We Do in Fall

From the Series Seasons Can Be Fun (LOOK! Books ™)

Have you seen geese flying high? Maybe you like counting pumpkins in a field. Let's discover all the fun things to do in fall. Read More →

  • Lexile: 470
  • ATOS: 2.0
  • Dewey: 508.2
  • Copyright: 2019

What We Do in Spring

From the Series Seasons Can Be Fun (LOOK! Books ™)

Do you like planting a garden? Maybe you like flying a kite. Let's discover all the fun things to do in spring. Read More →

  • Lexile: 490
  • ATOS: 1.9
  • Dewey: 508.2
  • Copyright: 2019