Nonfiction

Created by the Natural Science Museum of Barcelona, this stunning reference presents the history of the Earth in an unforgettable way. It will teach children about geology, fossils, prehistoric plants and animals, the Big Bang, evolution, and much more...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Ideal for reluctant readers, this graphic novel adaptation of Jane Eyre contains a biography about the author of the original work, information about the time in which it was written, and a listing of movies and TV series based on the novel.

An unforgettable reading experience, this extraordinary diary was kept by a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl in hiding during the Nazi occupation of Holland. Anne Frank's diary is a valuable historical document and a highly personal account of the problems...

Sonia Sotomayor's bestselling autobiography has been adapted for younger readers. She shares her inspiration success story from life in the Bronx to the Supreme Court.

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

Malala shares the plight of refugees from all over the world. The first half of the book is dedicated to her own displacement. In the second half, she presents the experiences of 12 refugee girls. It puts a human face to the growing global crisis.

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...

Scientist and actress Mayim Bialik offers girls sound advice on growing up in today's world. She combines personal anecdotes with information from her field of neuroscience to create a book to which teens will gravitate and relate.

During his college years, the very family solidarity that allowed Francisco to survive as a child is tested. Not only must he leave his family behind when he goes to Santa Clara University, but while Francisco is there, his father abandons the family and...

This book accomplishes the Herculean task of explaining quantum physics to upper elementary and middle school students in a way they will readily understand. The graphic design is engaging and text is clear and concise.

In 2008, BMX made its debut as an Olympic event. In the 2000 Sydney games, 25 world records and 11 Olympic records were set in swimming. A psychological study done during the 1992 Olympics showed that winners of the bronze medal were happier than those...

During his college years, the very family solidarity that allowed Francisco to survive as a child is tested. Not only must he leave his family behind when he goes to Santa Clara University, but while Francisco is there, his father abandons the family and...

Although this book has been adapted for teens, this version of Malala Yousafzai's autobiography is as poignant and engrossing as the original. It tells the story of how she bravely stood up to the Taliban to defend girls' right to go to school. It is...

Many children grow up thinking that pirates were like Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of the Caribbean, but the reality was quite different. This book presents the danger, violence, and cruelty on the high seas. It focuses on Blackbeard, but also...

Shyima was only eight years old when she was sold into slavery. From one day to the next she was robbed of her childhood, life, liberty, and dignity. She shares her story of modern-day slavery in this unforgettable book.

This comprehensive dictionary is perfect for beginner and intermediate students of both English and Spanish. It places emphasis on everyday language, colloquialisms, idiomatic expressions, and the most current technical, scientific, and business terms,...

Written for preteens, this book candidly answer questions about puberty and the changes happening to their bodies. The illustrated format makes it very approachable.

This lively novel by acclaimed author Pam Muñoz Ryan combines biography and magical realism. It is about the early life of Chilean writer Pablo Neruda.

In March 2000, a suitcase arrived at a children's Holocaust education center in Tokyo, Japan. On the outside, appeared the words: Hana Brady, May 16, 1931, and Waisenkind-the German word for orphan. In a suspenseful journey, Fumiko Ishioka, the center's...

In this sequel to The Circuit, Jiménez digs deeper into the migrant worker lifestyle. He highlights the struggles and triumphs of a Mexican American family's will to survive and thrive.

In an unforgettable fashion, Francisco Jiménez describes the harsh lives of migrant farm workers in this series of semi-autobiographical stories. Readers witness the author's difficult adjustment to a new culture and a new language. Although he suffers...

The life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is presented in this unforgettably stunning book. Re-creations of her artwork, complete with die cuts help readers understand the autobiographical nature of her paintings. A chronology is presented at the end of...