Nonfiction

Discover the fascinating origin of common greetings such as hello, ciao, and goodbye. This illustrated book also examines physical greetings such as handshaking, kissing, and bowing. It even discusses how Covid-19 has affected this very human...

In easy-to-understand language, this book explains what a refugee is. The author includes quotes from refugee children that she met while doing research as well as information on famous refugees, such as Madeleine Albright and Albert Einstein.

Introduce children to some of California's early settlers including John Bidwell, Jim Beckwourth, Jedediah Smith, Sarah Royce, Charley Parkhurst, Kit Carson, and more.

Take a trip around the globe and discover the world's most fascinating markets. This illustrated book talks about markets throughout history, the different types of food sold in them, where certain foods originated, and much more. It contains a...

We humans are always rushing around and seldom take the time to notice nature's marvels. This illustrated reference presents 50 amazing things that happen all around us. Slow down and contemplate the beauty of the morning dew on a leaf, a falling...

This book explains the inspiration behind Pablo Neruda's Oda a una cebolla. The complete poem is provided at the end.

This photo-packed book teaches children all about plants and how they grow.

This book focuses on the lives of Native Americans during the 1800s and explores historical events such as the Indian Removal Act, the Trail of Tears, the Seminole Wars, Red Cloud's War, Wounded Knee, and the Nez Perce War.

This primary source reader examines the ambitious world explorers from the Age of Discovery including Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, and Amerigo Vespucci.

Up-close photography and clearly worded sentences introduce children to the busy world of bees. Comprehension questions are provided at the end of the book.

Born in Peru in 1880, Julio C. Tello grew up to become one of the most important archaeologists in the Americas. As a boy, he was daring and curious and was given the nickname Sharuko, which means brave in Quechua. This bilingual biography traces his...

This book teaches children about all the things teachers do to help them feel safe and welcome at school.

This book teaches children about the many things police officers do to keep their communities safe.

Scientists are learning how to keep people dry in wet weather. They look to plants and animals for answers. They have learned that when it comes to staying dry, nature knows best! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM...

Space farmers are astronauts who have received special training to learn how to grow plants in outer space. Learn about the challenge of farming in outer space with this high-interest STEAM book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution.

Have you heard of the clouded leopard? This shy member of the cat family is an endangered species. Their shyness makes studying them a challenge for zookeepers and scientists. Find out why they are so special, and why they need our help.

Landsat satellites orbit the Earth to get images. Learn how these images are made using heat and find out how these cutting-edge satellites are helping save the planet! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this book ignites a...

Learn about the efforts to restore Muddy Creek in Maryland with this book that features a hands-on STEAM challenge and uses real-world examples to give insight into how the engineering design process is used to solve problems.

This photo-packed book teaches young children what leopards like to eat, why they climb trees, and how high they can jump.

This book introduces children to the fascinating rhinoceros. They wil learn about what they eat and how they live.

It's cooler, days are shorter, and leaves are falling. Find out why.

Nature is filled with all sorts of fascinating shapes. Children will learn about spirals, ovals, and more.

Young children will be fascinated to discover where everyday items such as salt, gas, and clothes come from.

This book clearly explains how a house is built to young children.

Kids often play with magnets, yet they don't learn how these playthings work for many years. Practical knowledge from their play can help them learn more about magnetism, and so can this book. Specially written for those with reading challenges or...

Understanding light and color might seem impossible, but if readers already know the colors of the rainbow, they're part of the way there. Including the light spectrum, wavelengths, and other key concepts, this book tackles light and color for those...

The fact that sound travels as a vibration might really blow readers' minds, especially those in need of help understanding this science curriculum topic. Including simple discussions of the sound barrier and volume, the main content covers all aspects...

There's so much more to heat than hot and cold! How it moves, keeps us warm in the winter, and helps us cook our food is all part of this key science topic. Graphic organizers reinforce important topics for visual learners and those using the books as a...

This primary source reader examines the American Revolution, the readiness of the minutemen, and the battles of Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill.

Three years after the Nazis invaded Czechoslovakia, nine-year-old Misha was deported with his family to Terezin. His mother used all her ingenuity to avoid them being sent to Auschwitz. In this autobiography, the author shares what life was like in the...

This illustrated reference presents information about all the sporting events in the Summer Olympic and Paralympics Games. Readers will learn rules, terminology, common injuries, history, and much more. A glossary and detailed index are included.

Is it always hot in the desert? Why is sea water salty? What is a capital? How many countries are there on the planet? In addition to answering these and many more questions, this atlas introduces children to our diverse world, including its countries,...

This primary source reader examines the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Bill of Rights, the Constitution, and more.

This oversized, illustrated book introduces children to the fascinating world of botany. It teaches them flower parts, pollination, plant defenses, the significance of flowers in different rituals, and much more. Readers are invited to find hidden...

Students will learn about the American Revolution with this primary source reader. It examines the ways England tried to control the colonists, how the colonies pushed back, and the 'brewing' revolution.

Ignite a curiosity with this Spanish primary source reader featuring authentically recreated primary source documents that highlight some of the fascinating aspects of Plains Indians' culture.

Through simple text and historic and modern images and photographs, this title explains why the Liberty Bell is an important symbol of freedom to the United States of America.

The Civil Rights Movement changed the face of America when it commenced back in the 1950s, but racism is still a contentious reality in the 21st century. Readers will get a thorough review of the movement, its major players, and the lasting effects it...

Would you like to have your own garden? This book teaches children how to create one in their yard, on their balcony or even on a windowsill! Readers will also learn how to make a terrarium, insect hotel, bird feeder, and much more.

Readers will feel empowered when they learn how many young people like themselves have created organizations and movements to save our planet. This book introduces the ecological problems we face and offers simple solutions we can all do. Small changes...