|
Nonfiction Books for KidsSummer 2024
|
Find Momo Everywhere
by Andrew Knapp
Heartfelt text and lively mixed-media illustrations explore grief and how we can still connect with our loved ones even after they're gone as the author meditates on the life and loss of his beloved dog - and best friend - Momo.
|
|
|
Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr
by Sara Khan
Children can follow Raya, her Mama and Aba as they celebrate Ramadan by enjoying Iftar, baking cookies, doing good deeds around their community and visiting the mosque, in this celebratory, inclusive and educational book that features a fun ‘factivity' section.
|
|
|
Finding Home: Words from Kids Seeking Sanctuary
by Gwen Agna
In this photographic picture book, the authors record and transcribe the words of displaced children, raising up their voices - who they are, where they came from, and the many different reasons that they had to leave their home country.
|
|
|
I Can Match at School
by Beth Gottlieb
The familiar surroundings of a preschool or kindergarten classroom greet beginnings readers of this volume and draw them into matching fun! From books and letters to common school supplies and numbers, the items readers can match in the classroom are all around. In this book, readers practice recognizing letters, numbers, and naming items as they match them with things that are the same. Colorful photographs directly correlate to the achievable text, aiding reading comprehension and word recognition.
|
|
|
Beasts of the Ancient World: A Kids' Guide to Mythical Creatures, From the Sphynx to the Minotaur, Dragons to Baku
by Marchella Ward
Introduces children to the thrilling mythological beasts from ancient civilizations. Discover 23 stories accompanied by beautiful, colorful illustrations. You can learn about fantastic creatures such as the Japanese Baku, which had the power to devour nightmares, the wise Sphinx, and the fearsome Minotaur who went head-to-head with Theseus in Greek mythology. Featured pages highlight amazing real-life photos of objects, showing how each beast was represented in art.
|
|
|
The Story of Science: How Science and Technology Changed the World
by Robert Winston
Delve into the stories of history's most influential scientific experiments, inventions and life-changing discoveries that have impacted our understanding and changed the world. Teach children about the incredible world of science through fascinating facts, innovative inventions, and daring discoveries. Learn how random accidents have led to some of the greatest findings our world has ever seen, and how anybody who dares to dream can be successful.
|
|
|
Telescopes
by Dalton Rains
In this eye-grabbing book, readers learn all about telescopes. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading.
|
|
|
Something About the Sky
by Rachel Carson
Adapting to picture book format an essay from a pioneering environmentalist that has never been published in its entirety, a cut-paper master brings this wonderous ode to clouds and the natural world to vivid life, in this art-meets-science tribute to curiosity and wonder.
|
|
|
I Was: The Stories of Animal Skulls
by Katherine M. Hocker
Beautiful artwork and scientific data combine to observe the characteristics of six different animal skulls - a lynx, deer, beaver, hummingbird, wolf and owl - igniting curiosity and encouraging mindful observation of the wonders hidden in nature and us.
|
|
|
Little Brown Nut
by Mary Auld
With a big fold-out world map, an at-a-glance lifecycle and a Rainforest I-Spy, this fascinating book tells the story of the Brazil nut tree with facts about germination, photosynthesis and seed dispersal and stunning illustrations that bring the science to life.
|
|
|
Blue Whale vs. Mosquito
by Jerry Pallotta
Pitting two unlikely animals against each other - a blue whale and a mosquito - children will learn about each creature's anatomy, behavior and more to discover who would win the fight!
|
|
|
When Forests Burn: The Story of Wildfires in America
by Albert Marrin
Packed with dramatic stories and compelling photos, this look at the most destructive wildfires in American history teaches us about the past and shows a better way forward to fight forest fires in the future.
|
|
|
This Book Will Make You an Artist
by Ruth Millington
Jam-packed with imaginative ideas for all kinds of creative crafts... this book will make YOU an artist! Pick up your pencils, collect your collage materials, and take inspiration from 25 of the world's best-known artists in this fact-filled book full of activities. Discover famous masterpieces through the included photographs of real works of art - from ancient cave painting to contemporary performance - and lots more in between!
|
|
|
Sounds Good!: Discover 50 Instruments
by Ole Konnecke
What does a double bass or a sitar sound like? What's the difference between bongos and congas? Which instrument has only one note? Which one takes just 30 seconds to learn? This book engagingly presents 50 common and uncommon musical instruments with practical and curious facts that will spark interest in music of all kinds. Each instrument features a piece of music composed by an award-winning musician, accessed via QR code. With instruments presented outside conventional categories, the book is open to all ways of listening and learning. Aspects of history, music theory, and culture are lightly mixed with information about how instruments are made and played. Instruments of all sorts include the voice and computer and unusual instruments such as the theremin and vuvuzela, alongside those that are well known.
|
|
|
She'll Be the Sky: Poems by Women and Girls
by Ella Risbridger
Perfect for poetry lovers of all ages, this exceptional collection of poems for every mood and every moment includes contributions from both well-loved poets to newer voices, including Maya Angelou, Wendy Copy, Amanda Gorman and Amineh Abou Kerech.
|
|
|
Home
by Isabelle Simler
Twenty-seven poems look inside the dwellings of animals like elf owls, cathedral termites, Sumatran orangutans, and foam-nest tree frogs.
|
|
|
Made in Asian America: A History for Young People
by Erika Lee
This adaptation of the award-winning The Making of Asian America shines a light on the generations of Asian Americans who have transformed the U.S., and who continue to do so today, telling a powerful story of race, racism, bravery and hope.
|
|
|
Freedom Summer 1964: Turning Point for Voting Rights
by Ngeri Nnachi
Voting gives people a voice in their communities. In the past, racist laws and practices kept Black American voices silent. No place was more affected by this racism than the state of Mississippi. In 1964, organizers and volunteers brought change to Mississippi. This movement to register Black voters became known as Freedom Summer, and it led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Discover the people, events, and results of Freedom Summer and learn why voting rights remain an important issue today.
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
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
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
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!
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|