Nonfiction

Young children will enjoy discovering the wonders of the rainforest through photographs and very simple text.

This book shows children how animal dads help take care of their young.

Learn all about basketball in a fun way, including how to play, famous athletes, and much more.

We all know that energy is important, but do we actually know what it is? Energy is all around us: heat from the sun, the movement of our bodies, the power of rivers and oceans, the force of the wind, etc. This book explains where energy comes from the...

Do you know what happens in the forest? What were forests like in the past? When did we start destroying them and when did we start conserving them? This book explains the importance of forests and how to protect this essential natural resource from...

Did you know that Yuri Gagarin was the first man in space, kangaroos are the only large animals that can jump or that silver is good for fighting bacteria? This book is filled with fascinating facts on many subjects. On each two-page spread, readers...

Discover what happens when science, technology, engineering, art, and math come together. From types of energy to sound waves, the creative process to innovations in technology, this colorful book will spark a love of learning in children.

Pura Belpré was the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City. She was a fierce advocate of literacy and bilingual education. This illustrated biography introduces children to a truly remarkable woman.

This book teaches children what different farm animals eat, where they sleep, and how they live including sheep, horses, ducks, and cows.

The life of Nelson Mandela is presented in graphic novel format. This book also includes a timeline, glossary, debate questions, and writing prompts.

Readers will be fascinated to learn how a boy born in Mexico City grew up to win the Nobel Prize for Chemistry and go on to save our planet. Meet Mario Molina and discover how his research into fluorocarbons helped avert an environmental catastrophe.

The United States has many places to live. People choose to live in small towns and big cities. Why do people live where they do? With examples from both the past and present, this book teaches beginning readers about the history of immigration to the...

Presented in graphic novel format, this book teaches readers about the world's greatest iventors including Arquimedes, Alexander Graham Bell, and Thomas Edison . Comprehension questions and a glossary are included.

What do the great pyramids of Egypt, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the first automobile have in common? They were all designed by great engineers. This book introduces children to engineers throughout history in graphic novel format.

This book offers a tactile, interactive way to learn how to count to 20. Children are encouraged to trace the numbers with their fingers, find objects, and turn the wheel to reveal the correct number. It will help develop their fine motor skills as...

This illustrated book introduces readers to 20 pioneering women from Spain or Latin America. These groundbreakers, from many different fields, include Isabel Barreto, the first female admiral from Spain, Matilde Montoya, the first female doctor in...

Get animated about programming! This book shows children how to use Scratch in a practical, entertaining way.

How many stars are in the universe? Who invented the first telescope? How many moons does Saturn have? Discover the answers to these and many more questions about the Solar System in this informative book.

Wilma Rudolph was a sickly child--if her siblings had a cold, she had double pneumonia. When she contracted polio, everyone was sure she would never walk again. Yet Wilma was so determined that she did learn to walk, and soon ran. This moving biography...

This book clearly explains why and how volcanoes erupt and what happens after they do.

Gandhi is famous for his peaceful protests and hunger strike. He was jailed numerous times in his quest for liberty. He is considered the father of modern India.

This biography in pictures brings to life the early experiences of Spanish poet Federico García Lorca. Every child can relate to his story--such as worrying about fitting in with other children--and will be engaged by the colorful, often amusing...

Who was Anne Frank? Millions have read her diary, but it only covers two years. This illustrated, novelized biography presents her entire brief life. Reading comprehension questions and a lengthy section on Jewish persecution throughout history are...

The five stories in this book are based on the lives of extraordinary women from different time periods and places. Each one has fought to make the world a better place. They include Harriet Tubman, Gaura Devi, and Mujeres Creando from Bolivia. Brief...

As they say, necessity is the mother of invention, and this book introduces readers to 14 women who invented very useful, helpful items. They include Chicago native Margaret Wilcox who invented the car heater, Indiana native Marion O'Brien Donovan who...

This bilingual board book introduces very young children to the Queen of Tejano Music.

This oversized board book not only teaches young children the names of different animals, it also helps them develop critical thinking by asking them which ones fly, which ones are found underwater, which ones are quiet, which ones makes a lot of noise,...

This book will teach students about civil rights and introduces them to new vocabulary terms and concepts.

Michelle Obama never considered a life in politics--and now she is our First Lady. This easy-to-read biography is filled with photos of the entire Obama family. It charts Michelle's life from her childhood in Chicago, her years at Princeton and Harvard...

Alfredo Alva, along with help from his neighbor Deborah Mills, shares the story of how he crossed the border illegally with his father. He was able to become a citizen thanks to a government amnesty program and, four years later, his entire family was...

Alfredo Alva, along with help from his neighbor Deborah Mills, shares the story of how he crossed the border illegally with his father. He was able to become a citizen thanks to a government amnesty program and, four years later, his entire family was...

In her amazing diary, Anne Frank revealed the challenges and dreams common for any young girl. But Hitler brought her childhood to an end and forced her and her family into hiding. This book looks closely at Anne's life before the secret annex, what life...

How are volcanoes created? What is a crater? Are there volcanoes below the ocean? Are they useful? This book teaches children all about these living mountains.

Students will learn all about geometric shapes while engaged in reading about Greek Gods and Goddesses, mythology, and the constellations.

Take a tour of the Louvre Museum in Paris and learn all about geometric shapes! Students will be engaged in learning principles of geometry as they search this famous museum for shapes.

What will it take to send people to Mars in the next 25 years? Students will learn that problem solving is an essential component of NASA's planned mission to Mars.

Students will learn place value while reading about the number systems of the Egyptians and Romans, and also learn important vocabulary terms like cuneiform, binary systems, Roman numerals, and more!

Tackle today's toughest races while learning fractions! Marvel as contestants around the world climb, crawl, run, and jump through the world's toughest marathons and obstacle courses. This book combines mathematics and literacy skills, and uses...

What do churros, macarons, and strudel have in common? In order to bake them successfully, pastry chefs must use fractions! Students will learn comparing fractions while engaged in reading about delectable desserts from around the world. This book...

What makes something a good value? Why is it important to use money wisely? How will creating a budget help you purchase a new bike? This engaging book will teach students financial literacy through the use of real-world examples while incorporating...