Nonfiction

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Dinosaurs are an endless source of fascination for children and adults alike. This book teaches readers about different species, indicating the periods in which they lived and proving curious facts. Question prompts are provided throughout the book,...

This strikingly illustrated book teaches children about storks. From courtship to hatching to migration, readers get the chance to accompany a family of birds for an entire year. Information about different varieties of storks is provided at the end.

In this illustrated book, a cat named Lilu teaches children about feline behavior and the best way to care for cats. Readers will discover that cats have distinct personalities and needs.

Oaxaca is famous for its colorful wooden sculptures. Cynthia Weill uses them to show young children different ways to get to a very special place.

Franny can fix just about anything. In so doing, she teaches everyone about the three R's as well as scientific concepts such as friction, inclined planes, and pulleys.

This award-winning biography introduces children to José de la Luz Sáenz, who often faced prejudice due to his Mexican American heritage. He joined the army after World War I started, but faced prejudice there, too. When he returned to Texas, he helped...

This illustrated biography teaches children how Selena rose to become a superstar of Tejano music.

Frida Kahlo is one of the most respected and popular artists of the 20th century. This teaches children about her life and work.

Learn how a boy from Carolina, Puerto Rico went on to become a star baseball player in the Major Leagues.

Meet the Queen of Salsa in this chapter book biography. Learn how a litte girl in Cuba who loved to sing went on to become an international superstar.

Growing up the youngest of seven children in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente had a talent for baseball. His incredible skill soon got him drafted into the big leagues where he spent 18 seasons playing right field for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

From award-winning author/illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh comes this introductory look at the life of Diego Rivera. It also contains a glossary, a note by the author, a list of places to visit, a section on the paintings that inspired the artwork in this...

From the tiny nest of the hummingbirds to the large one of the orangutans, this detailed, illustrated book introduces children to wide variety of nests in nature. Readers will discover that nests can be noisy, prickly, bubbly, muddy, and more.

Young children will be inspired by the groundbreaking Latinas in this book. They include Rigoberta Menchú, Pura Belpré, and Selena Quintanilla.

This colorful board book introduces young children to the incomparable singer Celia Cruz.

This innovative book transports readers to the distant continent of Antarctica. Accompany Tom to a science station and discover what scientists study there, how they live, the importance of the ozone layer, the dangers of melting icebergs, and much more...

As a little deer walks through the forest, lagoon, farmland, grassland, and mountains, he sees many kinds of pawprints. Lift the flaps to find out who made them and learn a little bit about that animal.

Snail wants to find a home. During his search, he finds all sorts of structures and wonder which animals live in them. Lift the flaps to discover the answers.

This illustrated book teaches children about the anatomy, reproduction, and behavior of the varied world of vertebrates. They will discover that cartilaginous fish shed and replace new teeth their entire lives, amphibians see in color, reptiles are hard...

Did you know that in 1966, River Plate hired a psychiatrist to help their players find their love of the game again? Can you name the three men's teams who won the World Cup with losing a single game? When did Juventus make its debut in the Italian...

From a simple log cabin to the White House, the life of Abraham Lincoln is presented in graphic novel format.

The Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Discover the incredible love story behind the spectacular monument.

Written in collaboration with a child psychologist, this book helps children understand their emotions. They will learn about happiness, sadness, fear, anger, and worry in a colorful, reassuring way.

There are many small things that cannot be seen by the naked eye, like bacteria, but there are also very large things that cannot be seen either, like the Solar System. Some things are too fast, too slow or hide in the dark. This book with stimulate...

Written by a college professor, this illustrated book provides a wonderful way to introduce children to Darwin and the theory of evolution. A brief biography of Darwin is provided at the end.

This magnificent, oversized book will change the way readers look at and think about the Sun. It examines how the sky has been observed from prehistoric times to the present. It also discusses why the Sun's rays are so important, how solar flares...

This book introduces children to 20 types of scientists and the important work they do, including paleontologists, astronauts, meteorologists, and marine biologists. The dialogue in the book is presented in graphic novel format. Twenty-four short...

This illustrated book introduces children to pioneering African American women. They include nurse Mary Eliza Mahoney, sculptor Augusta Savage, politician and activist Shirley Chisholm, and writer Octavia E. Butler.

Temple Grandin never let autism stop her from becoming a renowned scientist. This chapter-book biography offers a wonderful introduction to her life.

Do you want to know how mummies were made? Is there really a mummy's curse? Find out the answers to these and other questions about the morbid mummification process.

This book teaches children all about rhythmic gymnastics, including famous athletes and the essential qualities you need to be good at the sport.

This illustrated book introduces children to the sport of judo. They will learn about its origin, the parts of the uniform including different color belts, the benefits of the sport, and much more.

What would you do without teeth? We need them to eat and talk. Do you know how to brush properly or how cavities are created? This book teaches you all about the secret life of teeth.

This large format book presents 40 destinations all over the world that are best enjoyed at a leisurely pace, be it on foot or by bike, boat or train. They include Tenorio Volcano National Park in Costa Rica, the Inca Trail in Peru, the Silk Route from...

This large format book teaches children about our fascinating planet. They will learn about the Earth's layers, earthquakes, weather, climates, rainforests, deforestation, and more.

Ada Twist wants to know how things fly. She investigates, birds, insects, aircrafts, and balloons. Two simple experiments are included.

In this oversized, illustrated book, children will learn about the power of wind. It helps birds migrate, it disperses seeds, and it can generate energy. It explains the different types of wind and what they can do.

With its incredibly detailed illustrations, this amazing reference makes you feel that you are face to face with dinosaurs. Divided by carnivores, herbivores, pterosaurs, and aquatic reptiles, it teaches children about the different species, providing...

In this adaptation of the innovative bestseller Stamped, children will learn about the origins of racism, who it impacts, and how to eradicate it.