5KN: Traditional Nonfiction

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 →

Let’s get real. Stress is part of every teen’s life—stress of exams, college applications, a big game, difficult teachers, difficult friends, parents who don’t always get you, not to mention… 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 →

Sometimes ships need to move without being seen. That's when the navy uses submarines. Explore the technology and history behind these secret ships beneath the sea. 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. Learn about the dangers stunt performers face, the training and gear that keeps them 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. Submarines move deep below the ocean's surface, keeping an eye on other submarines and the ships that sail above them. These… 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 →

In 1984, Mary Lou Retton became the first US gymnast to win the individual all-around gold medal at the Olympic Games. Almost 40 years later, Sunisa Lee won all-around gold at the Olympics in 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! On race days, drag racers zoom down the track. Smoke and flames pour out the back of their cars as they speed toward the finish line at 330 miles (480 km)… Read More →

Fuel up for an exciting look at Formula 1 racing! On race days, Formula 1 racers zoom through city streets. The cars' soft tires grip the road as the drivers speed toward the finish line at… Read More →

On race days, Indy car racers zoom down the track. The drivers attempt to squeeze past each other as they speed toward the finish line at 230 miles (370 km) per hour. Get an inside look into Read More →

Start your engines and get ready to learn all about the exciting world of motorcycle racing! On race days, motorcycle racers zoom around the tight corners of the race track. The riders tilt… Read More →

Thrill racing fans with this look at rally car racing! On race days, rally car racers zoom up steep inclines, over rocky terrain, and along city streets. The drivers speed toward the finish… Read More →

Enter the thrilling world of stock car racing! On race days, stock car racers zoom around an oval track at speeds up to 200 miles (320 km) per hour in a fast-paced fight to the finish line.… Read More →