Nonfiction

Children will be fascinated to discover how technology has evolved over the years.

This book teaches children how to make smart decisions regarding the use of technology.

Dr. Santiago Ramón y Cajal won the Nobel Prize for his impressive work on the human brain. In this illustrated book, he serves as the narrator and explains how the brain works, how it acts with the nervous system, what happens when we sleep, and much...

What animal likes to eat bamboo? Which one has a long trunk? This pull-the-tab book makes a fun game out of learning about farm animals.

Join Nacho on a fun trip to the dinosaur museum. While there, he learns about different varieties of dinosaurs and what paleontologists do.

Presented in verse, this book teaches young children the importance of eating well, getting enough sleep, taking care of their teeth, getting vaccines, and much more.

Do you know what a paleontologist does? What did the largest dinosaur weigh? Do any direct descendents of the dinosaurs exist? Learn the answers to these and other questions.

Do you know where the smallest bones in your body is located? What does the heart do? How many muscles do you use when you smile? Discover the answers to these and other questions about the human body.

How long can whales hold their breath underwater? Why are flamingoes pink? Which bird is the rhino's best friend? Learn the answers to these and other fascinating questions about animals.

Comics entail more than just drawing. This book shows children how the images combine with text to tell a story or a joke.

This illustrated book teaches children about swimming including what they will need, different strokes, and interesting facts about the sport and famous athletes.

Beautiful verse and lushly detailed illustrations tell the story of a little girl named Juana Inés who loved to read at a time when women could not go to school -- and went on to become the leading writer/intellectual of her day. This portrait of Sor...

What animal has eight long legs? Which one has really sharp teeth? This pull-the-tab book makes a fun game out of learning about sea creatures.

Journey to the past to discover how castles were built and learn about who worked inside of them. This book is ideal for units on STEAM as well as medieval history.

Divided into sections including at school, in stores, and on vacation, this book introduces children to different types of professions. They will learn about cafeteria workers, special education teachers, stable hands, ski patrol, mail carriers, chefs,...

This book introduces young children to the concepts of pulling and pushing.

How did dinosaurs communicate? How big was the horn of the triceratops? Did the carnivorous dinosaurs eat plants too? Did dinosaurs eat each other? Find out the answers to these and other fascinating questions about dinosaurs.

This tender book conveys the important message that we should all be thankful for things both big and small.

This illustrated book offers a fun way to learn about the vegetables, fruit, and grains that we eat. It teaches how plants grow, survive, evolve, and where they were first farmed. It also discusses hybrid varieties and the role of technology in food.

Plastics have revolutionized our lives, but they pose a large environmental problem. This illustrated book teaches children how they have helped us, such as in the field of medicine, yet have filled our oceans and dumps with toxins. Readers will learn...

This book introduces readers to the plight of many children throughout the world. In a simple, yet highly effective way, it touches on the themes of poverty, underdevelopment, and child labor.

This illustrated book teaches children all about our planet, including the water cycle, fossil fuels and renewable energy, animals, and much more.

This illustrated book shares fascinating information about the animal kingdom, including how species live in different environments.

José Alberto Gutiérrez is known as the 'Lord of the Books' in Colombia. When he picks up the trash at night, he searches for books. Every Saturday, he opens up his home to the children of the neighborhood and shares these treasures and the joy of...

You might think buggers are gross, but they are a important part of our defense system. This book will truly change the way readers view them.

Who lived in the lost cities of the world, including Babylonia, Machu Picchu, Jamestown, Mesa Verde, and Tenochtitlan? Why were they abandoned? Who found them? This fascinating book unlocks the secrets to the past.

Microbes are an extremely important part of life on Earth. Without them, we would not be able to eat or breathe. This book explains the different types of microorganisms that exist, including cells, bacteria, and viruses. It also teaches readers about...

Through explanatory texts, biographies, and maps, this illustrated atlas allows readers to follow in the footsteps of history's most daring adventurers, including Marco Polo, David Livingstone, Charles Darwin, Alexander von Humboldt, Magellan, Francis...

Did you know that many people on the planet suffer from malnutrition? Why are there some foods with little nutritional value? It's important to know where your food comes from and how to eat well and sustainably.

What happens to all the things we throw out? This book explains the importance of recycling, reusing, and reducing what we consume.

Introduce children to 20 people who are true eco heroes. Hailing from different countries, backgrounds, and time periods, they include Rachel Carlson, David Attenborough, Dian Fossey, Al Gore, Erin Brockovich, and Boyan Slat.

In the United States, the ability to take informed action is becoming increasingly necessary, and difficult. This book delves into the importance of being informed and explains how not all sources of information are equal. Readers are introduced to the...

Biddy Mason's life began as an enslaved person, but she became a successful nurse, midwife, and land owner who influenced the city of Los Angeles. Learn more about her life through intriguing primary sources that will keep students engaged.

Introduce students to the life of Phillis Wheatley, the first African American to have a book published in the United States. Students will explore the author's early years in the colonies.

What do astronauts eat? What experiments do they perform? How do they go to the bathroom? This book explains everything from space travel to life in a space station in a way children will understand.

Childhood obesity is an international problem. This book teaches children about healthy eating habits in a way they will respond to. The author also talks about the food traditions in different countries, provides interesting facts, discusses why...

Marie Curie discover radioactivity, saved lives during World War I, and much more. With a combination of text and comics, this chapter book teaches children all about her life in a fun way.

Using his skills as both a mathematician and scientist, Isaac Newton made many groundbreaking discoveries. This chapter book combines both text and comics to teach children about his amazing life.

This illustrated, interactive book teaches children about the human body, from the smallest cell to the largest organs.

At first glance, rocks and minerals could seem rather boring, but they are actually quite fascinating. This illustrated book teaches readers about the Earth's core, the rock cycle, crystals, gold, and much more. A detailed glossary is included.