Juvenile Nonfiction - Curiosities & Wonders

The Mess That We Made explores the environmental impact of trash and plastic on the ocean and marine life, and it inspires kids to do their part to combat pollution. Simple, rhythmic wording builds to a crescendo ("This is the mess that we made....

Following in the footsteps of The Old Farmer's Almanac--that timely yellow book focused on delivering wit and wisdom with a side of fun--The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids is filled with amazing animals, puzzles to ponder, cool comics, grand adventures, and awesome activities.All-new Volume...

A spectacularly gigantic fact book from the creative team behind the bestselling FACTopia! series.You are hereby invited to the Palace of Facts, where 400 astonishing facts are on display... Search the treasure room to find out facts about crystals; explore the fossil hall to...

Inspired by her popular Wild Thing podcast, journalist Laura Krantz incorporates the scientific method and her journalistic skills to determine if Bigfoot is real--now in paperback When journalist Laura Krantz discovered that her long-lost cousin, Grover Krantz, a distinguished anthropologist and professor at Washington...

Explore the hidden world right outside your door with The Secret Jobs of Backyard Creatures for Kids! This engaging, illustrated book invites children ages 6-12 to discover the amazing work of backyard insects, rodents, and other tiny helpers. From pollinating flowers to recycling leaves,...

With extraordinary paintings and a moving narrative, award-winning author illustrator Lynn Curlee tells the story of some of humankind's greatest feats and explores a timeless desire of countless civilizations: to leave a permanent mark on the Earth--now with a new look! The Hanging Gardens...

Based on a real scientific event and inspired by a beloved real human in the author's life, this is a story about science and the poetry of existence...★ A Kirkus Best Book of 2021: A Best Informational Picture Book ★ A Spirituality & Practice...

Celebrate the magic of snowflakes with this insightful and beautiful book about the science of snow. How do snow crystals form? What shapes can they take? Are no two snow crystals alike? These questions and more are answered inside this exploration of the science...

Discover the world of monsters, dragons, giants, and mermaids!With more than 50 flaps, tabs, pop-ups, and rotating wheels, creatures from mythology and folklore come to life in this oversized, interactive book. Young readers will learn about creatures such as the Loch Ness monster, Bigfoot,...

Beautifully illustrated in Eric Carle's signature style, this first encyclopedia is perfect for curious kids who love to learn. Take part in an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn fascinating facts about everything from science and space to animals...

Take a journey around the world to discover the oddest, strangest, most unusual animals on the planet in this newest addition to the best-selling Wonderful World of Animals series! *Surprising photos and weird facts for kids ages 5-12*From snub-nosed monkeys to gharials and babirusas...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac, a book packed with awesome facts about World Cup soccer--everything you've ever wanted to know about "the beautiful game." Kids want to know everything about their favorite athletes, and with this engaging, colorful collection of...

This witty, quirky, colourfully illustrated and fact-filled book features some of the most terrifying and shocking animals on the planet! The third title in the series from the hilarious Philip Bunting is filled with facts about some of the scariest creatures in the natural...

Embark on a global adventure and discover amazing wonders in this book in the nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read Kids Around the World series with relatable and fun facts, playful illustrations, and interactive backmatter. Explore the ancient pyramids of Egypt, dive deep into the Great...

Embark on a global adventure and discover amazing wonders in this book in the nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read Kids Around the World series with relatable and fun facts, playful illustrations, and interactive backmatter. Explore the ancient pyramids of Egypt, dive deep into the Great...

Have you ever wondered . . .If dinosaurs sneezed?How long would it take to run around the world?If moths like light so much, why do they only come out at night?Find out in this hilarious collection of more than 200 wacky and wide-ranging questions,...

A Caldecott Honor Book A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Jason Reynolds's debut picture book is a snappy, joyous ode to Word King, literary genius, and glass-ceiling smasher Langston Hughes and the luminaries he inspired. Back...

"A tour de force through world history, the natural world, and cultural studies." --School Library Journal (starred review)Prepare your senses for a delicious shock of orange in all its glory and variety--in a playful color tribute destined to wow art and design enthusiasts of...

Meet twenty children from around the world as they tell us about the feasts and festivals they enjoy and the religions and customs they follow. This Is Our World - Celebrate With Us! written by Valerie Wilding and illustrated by Åsa Gilland is the...

A hilariously slimy dive into the surprisingly weird world of slugs. How do slugs see when they don't have eyes? Why do they leave behind that weird, gloopy trail? And can a slug really retract its head? This Is What a Slug Does is...