Nonfiction

A lot has been written about Rosa Parks. This book lets you hear her story in her own words. She narrates the crucial role that she played in the Civil Rights Movement and the years right after the Montgomery boycott.

What is the right way to talk about our emotions and feelings? Are the two synonyms or altogether different words? These are the questions Amalia Andrade addresses in this insightful book about emotions, feelings and affections, where--through a mix of...

Adapted for young people, this edition of Enrique's Journey is written by Sonia Nazario and based on the adult book of the same name. It is the true story of Enrique, a teenager from Honduras, who sets out on a journey, braving hardship and peril, to...

In this book by prolific Spanish author Ana Alonso, Aurora finds the Atlas of Lost Time in her grandparents’ house, and, suddenly, she is transported to prehistoric times. She learns how humans evolved, used tools, created art, and much more. Suggested...

In this fascinating, illustrated book, you will find the strangest planes, the fastest trains, the craziest automobiles, and the most interesting trains. Our civilization has advanced in grand part to the inventors and designers of different modes of...

Learn how graphs and data are used to plan a successful concert! This fun math reader teaches students how to read and construct bar graphs, circle graphs, line graphs, line plots, and histograms with fun, real-world examples.

This book presents 10 women who have dedicated their lives to conservation. Hailing from different countries, they include Rachel Carson, Maria Klenova, Anne Innis Dagg, and Gitanjali Rao. Each biography is accompanied by a quote from the scientist,...

Racism is a centuries-old injustice that seems to grow stronger when times are difficult, or when someone uses it to their advantage. This book strives to clearly spell out what is needed to create a safer, more just world for everybody. It discusses...

On our planet, there is life all around us. Animals, plants, and organisms seem to be in harmony with their environment. How is this possible? Learn how evolution has shaped today's amazing biological diversity. The graphics in this oversized book...

A duck's quack does not produce an echo. We are born with 300 bones, but we only have 206 when we are adults. The first toothbrushes were invented in China in 1498. Ramses II had 100 children. Roaches can live up to nine days without a head. These...

This stunning, large format book presents an illustrated history of aviation. Beginning with the first air-born plants and ending with solar-propelled planes, it explains how flight has evolved over the centuries. Climb aboard, fasten your seatbelts,...

This book presents shorts biographies on important women scientists. Each biography is narrated in the first person. They include Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Marie Tharp, Rita Levi Montalcini, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, and Nettie Stevens.

A cat that is in pain will purr at humans to get help. There are an estimated 500 million dogs on the planet. English actor Tom Hardy attends his movie premieres with his dogs. Sometimes cats yawn to end a confrontation with another animal. The first...

How does photosynthesis work? Is there a forest Internet? Are there timid trees? This oversized reference, with its fold-out pages and laser die cuts, teaches you about the mysteries of pollination, the anatomy of a flower, how carnivorous plants grow,...

Have you ever wondered what life would be like in a Mars Colony? This oversized, illustrated book examines the atmosphere, climate, and orbit of the red planet and presents what living on Mars would be like, including housing, food, and transportation.

With hundreds of illustrations in 3D, see the Earth like never before! Discover how the planet was formed. Observe its incredible geography, ecosystems, and diversity. Learn about geological phenomena, such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and...

This illustrated book presents the origin of some of history's most important inventions. They include the calendar, paper, gun powder, the steam engine, the lightbulb, airplanes, and the internet. Review questions are included after each...

This book uses Nobel Prize-winning scientist Barbara McClintock to help explain genetics to children. Readers will learn about chromosomes, DNA, retroviruses, miosis, cloning, genetic therapy, and more. A glossary is included.

Innovations in technology improve our lives in countless ways. What was once considered impossible, is now reality. This stunning reference introduces children to countless advancements, including autonomous robots, green buildings, biodegradable...

Depending on the country you live in, sometimes being born a girl can lead to violence and injustice. This book presents five girls from different parts of the world and shares what their lives are like. Readers will learn about menstrual taboo in...

Ever since the dawn of humankind, people have been trying to discover why people get sick. The study of medicine has advanced over the centuries to include organ transplants and the eradication of many diseases. This highly detailed book presents the...

This illustrated biography presents the inspirational life of scientist Temple Grandin from childhood to the present. It also provides information on autism, explained in a way readers will understand.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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...

In the most ingenious and entertaining way, Aída and Robert Marcuse explain how the economy works. Through the experiences of a girl names Josefina, readers will readily understand concepts such as the barter system, supply and demand, inflation, the...

Have you ever thought about your impact on the planet? Certain actions have dire consequences for the Earth. There is still time to act. This eye-catching book explains the issues at hand and presents 70 creative initiatives from all over the world...

Electricity and magnetism are all around us. We use them to light our houses, navigate the Internet, listen to music, and much more. What exactly is electricity and what does it have to do with magnetism? This fascinating, illustrated book helps...

Black holes are neither holes nor black. They're invisible and packed with matter! Future astronomers will find out many more fascinating facts about these space phenomena with this intriguing book. Carefully crafted text encapsulates the most important...

Many young learners are astonished to discover that the sun is a star. As the sole star of our solar system, all life on Earth depends on the sun. The most amazing and engrossing facts about the sun are found in this stellar volume, including its...

Our moon has long been a source of wonder for people looking up at the night sky. Young space explorers will find all they need to know about Earth's only natural satellite with this vivid volume full of beautiful photographs of the moon in all its...

Leon Leyson was not more than ten when the Nazis invaded Poland. He shares the horrors suffered by him and his family during the German occupation. They surely would have perished in the concentration camps had it not been for Oskar Schindler. His...

Do you know how to read your chart? Where does astrology come from? Are horoscopes useful? How are the cards dealt? This practical guides answers those and many more questions as it introduces you to the magic of Tarot and astrology.

In this oversized, illustrated book, the life of Harriet Tubman is presented in the first person. It teaches readers about slavery and the abolitionist movement in a very visual, captivating way.

This book presents heroic acts of civil disobedience and the people who had the courage to take a stand. Starting with Prometheus from Greek mythology and ending with Mahvash Sabet in Iran, it demonstrates the importance of freedom socially,...