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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Ice Cream: The Full ScoopCool and smooth and sweet, ice cream has long been a favourite treat. It cools you off when it's hot and is too delicious to resist even in cold weather. How did it get to be so scrumptious? Best-selling author/illustrator Gail Gibbons dishes out...
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Peter's War: A Boy's True Story of Survival in World War II EuropeThe harrowing true story of a German-Jewish boy who had to survive World War II on his own, separated from his parents as they fled the Holocaust. In 1942, as twelve-year-old Peter Feigl and his family tried to disappear in the Southern Zone of...
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Polar BearsThe polar bear is the biggest and most powerful of the animals that are able to survive the hostile climate of the Arctic. Cubs are born during the cold dark winter, even though they start out with only a thin coat of fur and...
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A Picture Book of Abraham LincolnOur sixteenth president, whom some say was our greatest, was born in a one-room log cabin in Kentucky. As a boy he helped his father clear land and even built a boat that he floated to New Orleans. As president, he led the country...
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Combining ShapesIn this series, basic math concepts are introduced using fun and familiar objects. Readers will learn about patterns and sorting and develop whole number concepts.Author: Jennifer BoothroydPublisher: Lerner ClassroomPublished: 01/01/2007Pages: 8Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.07lbsSize: 7.40h x 6.35w x 0.04dISBN: 9780822568315Audience: Ages 4-8About the AuthorBoothroyd,...
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Rules and LawsThis title offers emergent readers an introduction to the creation of and reasons for rules and laws at home, at school, and in the community.Author: Ann-Marie KishelPublisher: Lerner ClassroomPublished: 01/01/2007Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize: 6.80h x 5.90w x 0.20dISBN: 9780822564027Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated Reader:Reading Level:...
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Carly PattersonCarly Patterson electrified American audiences with her performance at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. Displyaing amazing poise, this sixteen-year-old helped the U.S. women's gymnastics team win the silver medal in the team competition and she also won an individual silver in her best...
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WinterA basic overview of the winter season. Color photographs reflect the short, easy-to-understand sentences that improve vocabulary and comprehension.Author: Tanya ThayerPublisher: Lerner ClassroomPublished: 08/01/2002Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize: 7.18h x 6.28w x 0.13dISBN: 9780822519898Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.8Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz...
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Being ResponsibleAn introduction to being responsible at school, at home, and in the community, with specific examples of how to be responsible at home and school.Author: Robin NelsonPublisher: Lerner ClassroomPublished: 08/01/2003Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 6.28h x 3.85w x 0.10dISBN: 9780822513438Audience: Ages 4-8About the AuthorNelson,...
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Smoky, the Dog That Saved My Life: The Bill Wynne StoryWorld War II soldier Bill Wynne met Smoky while serving in New Guinea, where the dog, who was smaller than Wynne's army boot, was found trying to scratch her way out of a foxhole. After he adopted her, she served as the squadron mascot...
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Jesus Our SaviorThis illustrated book takes the familiar Bible stories of Jesus' life and presents them in an engaging format for kids ages 8 to 11. From his birth to the formation of his Church, these stories tell the most significant parts of Christ's life. With...
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When the Bishop Comes to Visit: An Activity Book for All AgesA bishop comes to visit a congregation for many reasons--a parish celebration, baptism, confirmation, or a pastoral visit. With black and white illustrations, this interactive book for children and families describes the ministry of a bishop, including symbols and apparel, in preparation for the...
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The Rise of Mammals: The Paleocene & Eocene EpochsThis work details the pattern of bird and mammal evolution prior to the Cenozoic era as well as the critical first 10-million-year span of the Cenozoic known as the Paleocene epoch, during which mammals and birds rapidly adapted to the new ecological conditions.Author: Thom...
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Jesus Is BornBible stories are appealing to young readers, but no one story has captured the attention of children so much as the story of Jesus' birth. In Jesus Is Born, easy-to-understand text accompanies beautiful, full-color illustrations for children interested in this special Bible story. Many...
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A Beaver Tale: The Castors of Conners CreekWhen Detroit was settled over three hundred years ago, beavers (then known by the French name "castors") were one of the most numerous and important animals in North America. Yet the aggressive beaver pelt trade in Detroit and elsewhere decimated the animal's population, and...
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Maria's WonderlandThis story features a kindergartner who has been diagnosed as a nonverbal communicator. She is featured in a kindergarten classroom with other students of varying abilities. She is a bright and witty child who is interested in her environment. She enjoys coming to school,...
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Abraham Lincoln: Defender of the UnionWhen Abraham Lincoln became president of the United States in 1861, he faced the most severe crisis the nation had ever experienced. The Southern states had broken from the Union and formed the Confederate States of America, challenging the authority of the president and...
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Ducks Don't Get WetWhy don't ducks get wet? Ducks dip and dive, but they stay dry because they spread oil over their feathers to make them waterproof. Learn more inside and get to know different kinda of ducks.Have you ever wondered how ducks spend the whole day...
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To Be a SlaveThe actual words of slaves and former slaves are interwoven with Julius Lester's historical commentary and Tom Feelings's dramatic paintings, bringing to life what it meant to be someone else's property -- to be a slave, no better than a table or chair. The...
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Poem in Your Pocket for Young Poets (Library Edition--Nonperforated Pages)Poem in Your Pocket for Young Poets gives readers one hundred poems to read, be inspired by, and share with family and friends. Published in association with the Academy of American Poets, this book is presented in an innovative format and includes one hundred...
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