5KN: Narrative Nonfiction

Polar bears have amazing strength, teeth, and senses that make them one of nature's best hunters. Readers will learn all about these fierce predators, from their hunting behaviors to how they Read More →

With their sharp senses, ability to run long distances, and powerful bites, wolves are top predators in their habitats. Find out how they work together to hunt and raise their young. Read More →

Some of the fiercest and most skilled hunters in the world, owls use stealth, power, and a strong sense of hearing and sight to stalk and kill their prey. Watch these cunning animals as they Read More →

This biography for new readers tells Pablo Picasso's story by describing the evolution of his art--from his Blue Period to his Rose Period to cubism. As a child in Spain, Picasso drew… Read More →

Patrick Mahomes is the star quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs. In his first full season in the National Football League (NFL), he threw for 5,097 yards and scored 50 touchdowns. He also… Read More →

This story illustrates how Klimt, an Austrian painter, expressed the inspiration from nature in his own style of the gold colored decoration in his paintings. Read More →

Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard and small forward Paul George has dominated six All-Star Games. He was selected for five All-NBA Teams and four NBA All-Defensive Teams. Get to know this… Read More →

During his soccer career, superstar forward Pelé won three FIFA World Cup titles and became the all-time leading scorer for Brazil. Find out more about his record-breaking achievements and… Read More →

Periods. Every person who menstruates has a different relationship with their "Aunt Flow": some good, and some . . . not-so-good. This 4-color graphic novel guide embraces all the icky, all… Read More →

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso hit it out of the park during his 2019 rookie season playing Major League Baseball (MLB). The slugger won the Home Run Derby and also hit the most… Read More →

Five-time MVP, two-time Super Bowl champion, and superstar quarterback Peyton Manning led the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos before retiring in 2016. Learn more about one of the… Read More →

During the Great Depression, Ernestine Guerrero's family didn't have much. The Mexican American teen was so grateful for the government food aid they received in San Antonio, Texas, that she Read More →

P.K. Subban is a remarkable athlete and role model. Initially drafted in 2007 to the Montreal Canadiens, P.K. now plays for the New Jersey Devils. He's set records and won the Norris Trophy,… Read More →

Plastic: it's used to make everything from drink bottles and bags to toys and toothbrushes. But what happens when it ends up where it doesn't belong—like in the Pacific Ocean? How does it… Read More →

Pop powerhouse P!nk has taken the music world by storm, producing hit singles and receiving numerous awards. This book tells about her journey to success and how she uses that success to help others. Read More →

As the young daughter of a powerful Powhatan leader, Pocahontas befriended the English settlers in Jamestown, Virginia. Although she helped them survive their difficult first years, and she… Read More →

American actress Meghan Markle is not a typical royal. Upon hearing the news of her engagement to Prince Harry, royal watchers cheered the addition of a woman of color to the royal family.… Read More →

Prince Rogers Nelson wrote his first song at age seven, and soon taught himself to play the piano, drums, and guitar. In the early 1980s, Prince wondered how to make his music—a mix of pop,… Read More →

James Forten knew how important freedom was. He was a free African American born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. When the American Revolution started in 1776, James was too young to help fight Read More →

Do you enjoy playing computer games or learning programming code? As a child, Ada Lovelace loved learning about math and science. As an adult, she used that knowledge to create the first… Read More →

When Prudence Crandall opened a school for young girls in 1831, she didn't expect trouble. But that is just what she got when she allowed African American girls to attend. A Quaker and… Read More →