Juvenile Nonfiction
Explore a selection of juvenile non-fiction books, including classic juvenile literature and the best non-fiction titles for young adults.
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What Is a Government?Government is a word we hear all the time but what does it really mean? The fact is government is another word for a group of people working together to help all of us. That is the central theme of this impressively illustrated book...
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DiwaliThe 'festival of lights' is one of the most popular festivals in the Hindu calendar. Like most Hindu festivals, Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil. According to one legend Diwali is observed to mark the return of Lord Rama to his homeland,...
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The Western FrontThis exciting graphic novel recounts three historic land and air battles in Europe during World War II: - Duel in the skies - The Battle of Britain, September 24, 1940 - The desperate air battle told from the perspective of a young British fighter...
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The Secret WarThis exciting graphic novel recounts three fascinating stories of covert, or secret, operations during World War II: - Jan Kubis and Josef Gabcik, Operation Anthropoid, May 1942 - The plan to eliminate German SS leader Reinhard Heydrich, the chief planner of the Jewish genocide...
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Explore with Sir Walter RaleighFollow the travels of Sir Walter Raleigh, the English explorer who attempted to create a colony in North America for England. His story is told in tabloid style, using interesting headlines and engaging fact boxes to describe his contact with Native peoples, such as...
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Explore with Sir Walter RaleighFollow the travels of Sir Walter Raleigh, the English explorer who attempted to create a colony in North America for England. His story is told in tabloid style, using interesting headlines and engaging fact boxes to describe his contact with Native peoples, such as...
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Explore with Mary KingsleyThe important travels and writings of English explorer Mary Kingsley helped develop the British public's knowledge about the African continent. Her concern for indigenous people influenced a change in British practices in Africa. From her travels by boat to her studies of West African...
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Spotlight on the PhilippinesSpotlight on the Philippines introduces this fascinating country in the Pacific Ocean, which is made up of over 7,000 islands. Children will learn about the daily lives of the people and about the country's unique culture, through the architecture, religious traditions, and the festivals,...
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A Refugee's Journey from GuatemalaMartinez's life in Guatemala is turned upside down when gangs harm and threaten the people in his neighborhood. He must leave his friends and two dogs behind when he and his family are smuggled to a refugee camp in Mexico, where thousands of families...
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Spotlight on South AfricaSpotlight on South Africa introduces readers to this vast country, from Table Mountain to the dry veldt, or grassland, where elephants, lions, and other wildlife live in protected parks. With the defeat of apartheid - the laws that limited the rights of black people...
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Spotlight on PeruBest known as the home of the Inca as well as other ancient civilizations, Peru is dotted with the ruins of their ancient buildings. Children will be delighted to read about the ingenuity of these ancient people in Spotlight on Peru. From high up...
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Spotlight on RussiaSpotlight on Russia gives children a fascinating introduction to the largest country in the world, which is part of two continents!. Wonderful photographs feature Russia's many diverse people, its unique plants and animals, and its dramatic landscape, including beautiful Lake Baikal. The traditions and...
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Spotlight on IndonesiaSpotlight on Indonesia has it all! Young readers will be captivated by the colorful photographs and amazing information in this easy-to-read book. Indonesia, a country of 17,508 islands, is a visual wonderland. Its spectacular landscapes include rain forests, mountains, pristine beaches, and over 150...
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Spotlight on EgyptChildren will be delighted by exciting images of pyramids and mummies in this introduction to one of the world's oldest civilizations. Spotlight on Egypt covers everything from this country's ancient history under the ruling pharaohs to the customs and traditions of its people today....
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The ABCs of the EnvironmentGlobal warming, greenhouse gases, melting mountains, habitat loss, pollution, floods, deforestation, endangered animals, and holes in the ozone are just some environmental problems highlighted in this book. Solutions such as e-cycling, the three Rs, alternative power sources, zero-carbon economy, composting, and reducing our energy...
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A Refugee's Journey from the Democratic Republic of the CongoEight-year-old Etienne and his family live in The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Kidnapped by a rebel army and forced to be a child soldier, Etienne finally escapes and is sent to a camp for freed child soldiers. He is reunited with his...
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The ABCs of OceansDid you know that a tiny sea jelly the size of your fingernail can kill a person? Oceans are filled with some of the most colorful creatures alive-and some of the deadliest! Young children will be thrilled by the animals featured in this exciting...
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I Am a Living ThingThis wonderful new book explains in a simple way why people are living things. We need sunshine, air, water, and food. We grow and change. We need places to live. Young children will be amazed to learn that, as living things, they share many...
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Amazing NASCAR RacesLike any sport, NASCAR provides fans with lasting memories every time the cars hit the track. Some races, however, stand out in history as being the most significant, memorable, or historic. This book covers them all, from the first Daytona 500 to the wreck-strewn...
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Handprint AnimalsFrom penguins and polar bears in their icy homes to monkeys and big cats in the jungle, readers will learn how to create all kinds of animals using their own handprints. Clear instructions and engaging images help readers let their creativity shine using accessible...
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