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Nonfiction Books for KidsWinter 2024
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How to Explain Coding to a Grown-Up
by Ruth Spiro
In this tongue-and-cheek guide, a kid expert explains to young readers how to teach their grown-ups about the basics of coding, including hardware, software algorithms, and debugging.
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Invisible Things
by Andy J. Miller
This creatively wacky and interactive exploration of the abstract concepts of the human experience, such as feelings and thoughts, encourages readers to look past the visible and connect with the things that are not seen.
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Greeking Out: Epic Retellings of Classic Greek Myths
by Kenny Curtis
Based on National Geographic Kids' Greeking Out podcast, this clever and comical collection of Greek mythology stories, both familiar favorites and brand-new, never-before-aired tales, contains real information about ancient Greece, delivered by the all-knowing Oracle of Wi-Fi.
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More Than a Dream: The Radical March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
by Yohuru Williams
Using Black newspaper reports from the period as a primary resource, this riveting book recounts the groundbreaking 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom during which Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his historic "I Have a Dream” speech, which still resonates to this day.
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Climate: Our Changing World
by Andrew Sima
A book for middle readers explores how climate change affects everyone, and how by working together, we can help make the world safer for ourselves and future generations.
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Stargazers
by Gail Gibbons
This new and updated edition introduces scientific facts about the stars, as well as how we look at and learn about them, through simple text and bold illustrations. From ancient names for constellations to modern innovations in telescope technology, this book covers a broad range of ideas without overwhelming the reader. It introduces and reinforces important vocabulary for the aspiring astronomer, explaining everything in clear, simple phrases. This book includes a brief timeline of major advances in astronomy, written in concise, kid-friendly language, and a wealth of fun facts and trivia about the stars.
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The Big Book of Butts
by Eva Manzano
Butts are used for breathing, eating, swimming and even talking and they come in all shapes, sizes and colors (some are even multi-colored!). Learn fun facts about your own bottom and those in the animal kingdom in this hilarious book of butts!
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Where Are the Aliens?: The Search for Life Beyond Earth
by Stacy McAnulty
Taking readers on a journey through theories of discovery, from the Big Bang to today's technological advancements, this entertaining, science-based book explores of one of the universe's greatest mysteries?—?does life exist beyond Earth? 15,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Our Blue Planet
by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe
Featuring a foreword by Sir David Attenborough, this picture book companion to the BBC series The Blue Planet introduces young readers to the variety, expanse, mystery and wonder that abounds in the depths of the oceans.
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Polar: Wildlife at the Ends of the Earth
by L. E. Carmichael
This breathtaking exploration of animals that have adapted in order to survive in Earth's harsh polar regions presents riveting fact-based stories about their unique adaptations in each spread and discusses the impact of climate change and its global consequences.
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Ultimate Mammalpedia
by Stephanie Warren Drimmer
An encyclopedia of mammals - including profiles and explanation of what mammals are - for early readers.
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Your One and Only Heart
by Rajani LaRocca
A beautifully illustrated and poetic exploration and ode to the human heart and all that it does.
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The Official Harry Potter Cookbook
by Joanna Farrow
Kids can create over 40 delicious recipes inspired by the Wizarding World. Includes step-by-step instructions that are easy for kids to follow; nutritional and dietary information; gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options; and tons of cooking tips and advice for the youngest aspiring chefs.
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LEGO Amazing Earth
by Jennifer Swanson
Budding LEGO builders will be inspired to create incredible things as they take a tour of planet Earth, where they will see amazing planets, animals and geological features without leaving home.
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Minecraft Mobspotter's Encyclopedia
by Tom Stone
This must-have field guide to the creepy, crawly creatures known as "mobs” in Minecraft explores their habitats, diet and behaviors to help readers prepare for the dangers these mobs could pose to them.
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The Big Book of Mysteries
by Tom Adams
Over 100 real-life mysteries that might just give you goosebumps! Does the Loch Ness monster really exist? Whatever happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? And where exactly are the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Get ready to be amazed as you uncover the world's greatest mysteries, from Bigfoot to the Bermuda Triangle. With atmospheric artwork and compelling case studies, this is a haunting collection that you won't be able to put down.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Very First Encyclopedia
by Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Featuring bite-sized chunks of information, bold images and much, much more, this one-of-a-kind introduction to common-core subjects has The Very Hungry Caterpillar taking young learners on an exciting trip around the world and into space.
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The Three Billy Goats Gruff
by Mac Barnett
The first in a groundbreaking new collection of fractured fairy tales, this brilliantly crafted, hilarious twist on the beloved classic finds three goats putting their horns together to cleverly outsmart a hungry troll.
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Beastly Tales
by Malcolm Yorke
Use your reading superpowers to learn all about some of the world's most mysterious monsters. Find out about people who claim to have seen monsters, and the evidence for their existence
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Exploring the Solar System
by Jill McDonald
Are you ready to go deep into space? Our incredible solar system is here for you to explore, with fact-packed info about the sun, planets, moons, spacecraft, scientific missions, and more.
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Mega-Predators of the Past
by Melissa Stewart
It is time for T. rex and his dinosaur cousins to step aside and let other mega-predators like the terror bird and the giant ripper lizard take the spotlight! Travel back to prehistoric times and meet some of the most impressive creatures to ever roam the Earth. You'll be amazed at the size and the fierceness of these lesser-known predators, many of them ancient ancestors of animals that we still see today.
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Fiercest Feuds: 5 Books in 1!
by Jerry Pallotta
This awesome collection of books packs a punch as 10 fierce animals battle it out, including Falcon vs. Hawk and Tarantula vs. Scorpion, and discusses each animal's anatomy and behavior, alongside photos, charts, illustrations and incredible facts.
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Could You Ever Dive With Dolphins!?
by Sandra Markle
Spend a day in the life of a bottlenose dolphin in the first book in this new series from Sandra Markle, the bestselling author of the What If You Had... series. Dive in and learn all about bottlenose dolphins, from what they eat, to where they live, to how they interact with one another This imaginative book places kids right into the action as they learn all about these amazing creatures.
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Every Body: A Celebration of Diverse Abilities
by Shelley Rotner
This photo picture book looks at differences in bodies, with photos of children with many different challenges including various physical disparities, learning differences, and medical conditions.
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Pets and Their People
by Jess French
From puppies and kittens to guinea pigs and chickens, this introduction to pets covers everything there is to know about our lovable animal friends and family members and discusses how to take good care of them.
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Kids Can Cook Anything!
by America's Test Kitchen Kids
Filled with step-by-step photos of tips and techniques, this fifth book in the #1 New York Times best-selling Young Chef series offers kid-tested and kid-approved recipes that are delicious and guaranteed to satisfy even the pickiest of palates.
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Gaby's Latin American Kitchen
by Gaby Melian
A celebrity chef introduces readers to cultures and cuisines they may be unfamiliar with through over 70 recipes for each meal of the day that have all been kid-tested and kid-approved.
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Minecraft Guide to Survival
by Thomas McBrien
From the official Minecraft team, this illustrated guide to survival is updated with information for the latest version of the game and teaches players how to find resources, craft equipment and protect themselves.
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Christopher Columbus and the Taino People
by Kate Messner
In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean and discovered America. Right? Wrong! Columbus never actually set foot in what is now the United States. His voyages took him to islands in the Caribbean and along the coast of South America. The truth is, when Columbus first arrived, Indigenous peoples, including the Taino, had been living there for thousands of years, raising their families, running their societies, and trading with their neighbors. He didn't "discover" the lands at all! And his name? Not even really Christopher Columbus!
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Memories and Life Lessons from the Magic Tree House
by Mary Pope Osborne
The beloved author shares the wisdom she's gained and the life lessons she's learned from her own childhood as well as 30 years of whisking Jack and Annie away in the magic tree house.
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