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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Adam Thielen: Football's Underdog StarAdam Thielen always knew he wanted to play in the NFL. From growing up watching Randy Moss and the Vikings to playing at a small Division II college, his path to the NFL hasn't always been a straight line. After initially making the Vikings...
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Diana Taurasi: Hoops LegendAs a child, Diana Taurasi was awkward and gangly. But as soon as she started playing basketball, she learned that her size and height gave her an advantage on the basketball court. Since winning the WBNA Rookie of the Year title in 2004, Taurasi...
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Surviving the Santa Fe Trail: A This or That DebateIn the early 1800s, thousands of pioneers made a long, perilous westward journey from Missouri to New Mexico. They paved the way for more settlers looking to start a new life in the West. They endured many hardships and made many tough choices. Now...
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Exploring with the Lewis and Clark Expedition: A This or That DebateIn 1804, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and their team set out on an exciting yet challenging expedition into the American West. They faced many difficult choices along the way. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather discover new animals or new plants, both...
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The Bill of Rights: Asking Tough QuestionsWhat are the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights? Why are these documents important to American history? How do they affect the lives of U.S. citizens today? After the colonies won their independence from Great Britain in the Revolutionary War, a new government...
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Joining the California Gold Rush: A This or That DebateAfter gold was discovered in California in 1848, thousands of people rushed there to strike it rich. They faced tough choices at every turn. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather use the slower method of panning for gold or use a more...
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The Louisiana Purchase: Asking Tough QuestionsWhat was the Louisiana Purchase and why was it important? How did the Louisiana Purchase change the United States? How did it affect the future for black people and American Indians? When the United States bought the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803, it...
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Working on the Pony Express: A This or That DebateBy 1860, Americans had settled from coast to coast. How could mail get from east to west? The Pony Express Brave Pony Express riders did whatever it took to get the mail delivered quickly. They faced many difficult choices along the way. Now the...
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Scott Kelly: Astronaut Twin Who Spent a Year in SpaceScott Kelly, an American astronaut, went to space in the 1990s and 2000s. In 2015, he spent nearly a year in space. While there, his body was compared to his twin's on the ground. The data helped us learn about the impacts of space...
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Bessie Coleman: Bold Pilot Who Gave Women WingsIn the 1920s, Bessie Coleman became the first female pilot with African American and Native American heritage. She aimed to inspire women and people of color. Learn more about Coleman's life as a famous pilotAuthor: Martha LondonPublisher: Capstone PressPublished: 08/01/2020Pages: 48Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize:...
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Drummer Boys Lead the Charge: Courageous Kids of the Civil WarIn the early 1860s, the United States is torn apart by Civil War. The conflict between the North and the South affects everyone, including many boys who want to join in the fight. Among them are young Edward Black, Lyston and Orion Howe, and...
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Nat Turner's RebellionNat Turner, an enslaved black man, believed he was chosen by God to battle against the evils of slavery. Driven by visions, Turner banded with six others, and on August 22, 1831, his rebellion began with attacks at plantations in Southampton, Virginia. As he...
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Could You Be an Extreme Rock Climber?Hold on tight Do you have what it takes to climb up a cliff face without a rope? Test your skills against the extreme--and dangerous--sport of extreme rock climbing. In this sport, one wrong step can be a long way down. Will you climb...
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Mysteries of Meteors, Asteroids, and CometsWhat are asteroids, comets, and meteors made of? What can scientists do if an asteroid is headed toward Earth? Learn how astronomers prepare for space objects hitting Earth, from tracking them to building asteroid-hunting telescopes. Budding astronomers will learn all about meteors, asteroids, and...
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Mysteries of Moons and Moon PhasesFull moons in folklore and legends are said to have magic power. Does a full moon really affect our planet and people living on it? Get a closer look at the moons in our solar system, from the known moons to the ones that...
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Baseball's Greatest Walk-Offs and Other Crunch-Time HeroicsWhen the stakes are high, some players seize the moment and make themselves legends. From pitching heroics in Game 7 of the World Series to pennant-clinching home runs, some of baseball's greatest moments are chronicled in vivid fashion here. You've got a front-row seat...
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Building the Transcontinental Railroad: A This or That DebateIn mid-1860s, two railroad companies had a huge job in front of them: building the transcontinental railroad. The railroad would run from east to west across the United States. As the grueling work began, there were many choices to make. Now the choices are...
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Sybil Ludington Rides to the Rescue: Courageous Kid of the American RevolutionIn 1777, the American Revolution is well underway. At 16, Sybil Ludington knows the war all too well. Her father is a colonel in the Continental Army, battling for America's independence from Great Britain. Colonel Ludington and his regiment are home for the season...
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Naomi OsakaThe My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of professional tennis player Naomi Osaka in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography,...
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Coco GauffThe My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of teen professional tennis player Coco Gauff in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author...
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