Nonfiction

Join a father and his daughter as they explore the splendor of the Grand Canyon. They learn about life past and present.

Valeria takes her children to visit a friend of hers who is a biologist. They ask her many questions, including why do we age, why are some species extinct, and are zombies dead or alive? The kids realize that there is biology all around them.

This illustrated biography introduces children to the extraordinary life of Congresswoman Barbara Jordan. A detailed timeline is included.

This book introduces readers to truly inspirational people from a wide range of nationalities and ethnicities. They include Ramón Emeterio Betances, Fannie Lou Hammer, Maya Lin, Jamel Shabazz, and Madam C.J. Walker.

We don't always feel calm, but we can all learn how to put ourselves at ease. This book teaches children about the benefits of yoga, mindfulness, and deep breathing to combat anxiety and nerves.

This thorough biography about Rosa Parks contains reading comprehension questions and an entire section dedicated to the history of African Americans and the fight against racism.

This stunning book presents natural treasures from all over the world that we should protect and value. They include Mount Fuji, the Mariana Trench, Niagara Falls, and the Great Barrier Reef.

There's a party at the cemetery, and all the skeletons have come out to join the fun in this outlandish song that also helps children learn to tell time.

This bilingual volume contains autobiographical poems written by Martí during his years of exile and revolutionary struggle. Each poem captures an experience, a feeling or an important moment in the life of this extraordinary man.

When Tomás--the son of migrant workers--discovers the local library, he is able to share new stories with his family. Inspired by the real-life story of Tomás Rivera, who became president of the University of California at Riverside, this tale portrays...

In her bright and colorful style, Ruth Heller explains that chickens are not the only animals that hatch from eggs. Readers will be delighted by the vibrant illustrations and lively text of this informative, engaging book.

This book presents 35 Christmas arts and crafts projects for children using easily obtained materials and tools. They will enjoy making personalized gift tags, garlands, reindeer cups, Christmas stockings, and much more.

This teacher's guide enables instructors to help children further solidify their reading skills.

This moving tale of a Japanese American boy living in a World War II internment camp documents a part of history that has been virtually forgotten. 'Shorty' learns to play baseball and gains the confidence to overcome the hardships and discrimination he...

The Mohawk tradition teaches children to start each day by giving thanks to Mother Earth, in keeping with the belief that the natural world is a precious and rare gift, and that the universe represents one great family. The inspirational message of this...

Aliki re-creates Johnny Appleseed's legendary treks through the wilderness in this historically accurate account. Simply phrased text and cheerful illustrations depict the pioneer sprinkling his apple seeds across the land and peacefully coexisting with...

Through hilarious drawings and engaging text, this book teaches children all they need to know about good and bad manners. Children will learn not to pick their noses, burp, or spill food, and will learn to say thank you and excuse me after reading this...

Aliki provides a colorful and detailed description of how milk and other dairy products are obtained. Realistic drawings depict the process of pasteurization and the procedures used in making cheese and butter. The book also provides insight into the...

Lovely drawings and simple text transport youngsters to ancient Egypt. The author explains how mummies were embalmed and takes readers inside the magnificent pyramids in this instructive and entertaining introduction to the wonders of a fascinating...

The tragedy of war deeply affects children. As with adults, it inspires courage in many youngsters. This moving novel depicts a ten-year-old Danish girl who confronts all kinds of adversity when the Nazis threaten her best friend.

Through colorful collages and simple yet eloquent text in English and Spanish, this book conveys a universal message of love and friendship across cultures. Legends, ways of life, foods, and other elements of different cultures are compared, and...

What is a prime number? How is area measured? Why is zero important? Let the Mammoths teach you all about math is a fun way.

This concise biography introduces readers to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the youngest woman to serve in Congress and political activist.

From the award-winning series Cuando los grandes eran pequeños, comes the long awaited book on Nobel Prize-winning Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez. Children and adults alike will be fascinated to learn about his childhood and how he grew up to...

With a series of transparencies, this book teaches children about trees both outside and inside. It explains the changes each season brings and shows the many animals that call trees home.

This illustrated book teaches children about Elizabeth Cady Stanton and other suffragists that fought for women's rights. Brief biographies of pioneering women as well as an annotated list of important dates are included.

It's fun to learn shapes with Mon and Pin. They include squares, stars, rectangles, ovals, and hearts.

Mon and Pin teach little children how to count from 1 to 10 in a fun, colorful way.

Mon and Pin teach children about the animals that live in different places including homes, farms, gardens, deserts, and oceans.

Friends Mon and Pin teach children the colors, including red, yellow, blue, black, and white.

When Tomás--the son of migrant workers--discovers the local library, he is able to share new stories with his family. Inspired by the real-life story of Tomás Rivera, who became president of the University of California at Riverside, this tale portrays...

Who is Kamala Harris? If you answered a multiracial teenager who dreamed of being a lawyer, a senator who fought for progressive causes and women's rights, and the first female Vice President of the United States, then you are right! Learn all about...

This book teaches readers about the history behind the writing of the Constitution. It contains photographs and illustrations, which complement the well-written text.

The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event on the planet! Learn about its history and great players in this informative book.

Reptiles are fascinating and this book presents some of the strangest kinds. Did you know that the king cobra has two rows of super sharp that it uses to inject its powerful venom or that the Galapagos is home to an aquatic iguana? The scientific name,...

Children understand that we cannot continue to treat the Earth the way we do. We can all make a difference by examining our diets and looking at how our food is produced, consuming fewer goods, driving less, and conserving energy. This illustrated book...

This illustrated biography introduces children to the life and words of Frederick Douglass. It captures his journey from enslaved child to free man fighting for the rights of others.

Since she was a little girl, Teresa Carreño loved letting her hands dance across her piano. A revolution in Venezuela forced her family to move to the United States. She felt out of place and the Civil War was raging. Despite all this, she continued...

This multiple award-winning book presents a moving account of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Considered the worst racial attack in American history, 300 people were killed and hundreds more were injured during the destruction of the Greenwood district, also...

In this oversized, illustrated book, a buffalo named Kuba and a squirrel named Ula, who live in a Polish forest, embark on an amazing journey to eight national parks all over the world, including Yellowstone National Park, Manu National Park (Peru), and...