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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Back from the Brink: Saving Animals from ExtinctionThe acclaimed author of Sniffer Dogs details the successful efforts of scientists to bring threatened animals back from the brink of extinction, perfect for animal lovers and reluctant nonfiction readers. With full-color photography.How could capturing the last wild California condors help save them? Why...
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Teedie: The Story of Young Teddy RooseveltTeedie was not exactly the stuff of greatness: he was small for his size. Delicate. Nervous. Timid. By the time he was ten years old, he had a frail body and weak eyes. He was deviled by asthma, tormented by bullies. His favorite place...
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Eruption!: Volcanoes and the Science of Saving Lives"At 11:35 p.m., as Radio Armero played cheerful music, a towering wave of mud and rocks bulldozed through the village, roaring like a squadron of fighter jets." Twenty-three thousand people died in the 1985 eruption of Colombia's Nevado del Ruiz. Today, more than one...
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Impact: Asteroids and the Science of Saving the WorldIn this this thrilling entry into The Scientists in the Field series, follow scientists as they search for dangerous asteroids in space, study asteroids that have crashed into the ground, and strive to prevent an asteroid strike if one ever threatens our planet.Asteroids bombard...
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I, Too, Sing America: Three Centuries of African American PoetryPowerful and diverse, this unique collection of African American poetry spans three centuries of writing in America. Poets bare their souls, speak their minds, trace their roots, and proclaim their dreams in the thirty-six poems compiled here. From lamentations to celebrations, the poems of...
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The Cowgirl Way: Hats Off to America's Women of the WestThe 1840s ushered in the beginning of the largest migration in US history. People in crowded Eastern cities and Missouri River towns were feeling the pull of the Western frontier. It was the dawn of a new era of expansion, and over the next...
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Amazon Adventure: How Tiny Fish Are Saving the World's Largest RainforestConsidered the "lungs of the world," the Amazon provides a full fifth of the world's oxygen, and every year unsustainable human practices destroy 2.7 million acres. What can be done to help? That's where Project Piaba comes in. Join the award-winning author Sy Montgomery...
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One Fun Day with Lewis Carroll: A Celebration of Wordplay and a Girl Named AliceThe wordsmith Lewis Carroll is famed for the freewheeling world of Wonderland in his beloved classics Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. In this gloriously illustrated picture book, Carroll's childlike love of life is showcased alongside his brilliance at creating and...
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Lives of the Athletes: Thrills, Spills (and What the Neighbors Thought)Babe Ruth was the greatest slugger ever--and off the field snacked on pickled eels and chocolate ice cream. Johnny Weissmuller swam to Olympic fame--and on land practiced the Tarzan yell. "Krull hits another home run."--American BooksellerAuthor: Kathleen KrullPublisher: Clarion BooksPublished: 12/31/2013Pages: 96Binding Type: PaperbackWeight:...
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Bridge to the Wild: Behind the Scenes at the ZooHear crisp sounds of the hornbill in the cool air. Listen to the morning symphony that greets you as you enter the front gate. Then, step onto a leafy path that leads to a secret world of animals, each of whom you won't want...
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Call of the OspreyThis meticulously researched and photographed account follows three University of Montana scientists and their interdisciplinary work with osprey: fish-catching birds with gigantic nests and a family that functions with teamwork and cooperation. Today the osprey is studied to monitor the effects of mercury on...
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This Is Just to Say: Poems of Apology and ForgivenessWhen Mrs. Merz asks her sixth grade class to write poems of apology, they end up liking their poems so much that they decide to put them together into a book. Not only that, but they get the people to whom they apologized to...
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Michigan (a True Book: My United States) (Library Edition)Travel across this large state as and find out what life is like in Michigan.A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each states' history, geography,...
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New York (a True Book: My United States) (Library Edition)The state of New York might be most famous for the enormous city that shares its name, but there is also a lot going on throughout the rest of the state.A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each...
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Massachusetts (a True Book: My United States) (Library Edition)One of the 13 original United States, Massachusetts has a long, rich history.A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each states' history, geography, wildlife and...
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Florida (a True Book: My United States)Florida is a popular vacation destination with plenty of beaches and other attractions.A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each states' history, geography, wildlife and...
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Rhode Island (a True Book: My United States)As the smallest state in the country, Rhode Island-the Ocean State-is not a very large place. But despite its size, it is a state rich in history, scenic beauty, and wildlife.A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each...
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Oregon (a True Book: My United States)Located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Oregon is famous for its breathtaking natural scenery and vibrant local culture.A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to...
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Ohio (a True Book: My United States)All across Ohio, there are incredible sights to behold, from skyscrapers that tower high above the ground to beautiful fall foliage in stunning shades of red, yellow, and green.A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the...
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New Mexico (a True Book: My United States)Located in the southwest, along the border with Mexico, New Mexico is home to amazing desert scenery and a distinct local culture.A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will...
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