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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Dinosaurs: A 3D Pocket GuideThe ideal gift for dinosaur lovers Unearth twelve prehistoric creatures with a pop-up pocket guide that comes complete with a handy case. Take an unfolding journey through the Mesozoic era as you explore the spectacular traits and habitats of a dozen dinosaurs and prehistoric...
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What Happens Next?Lift the flaps and learn about animal life with two books in a fresh, fun-filled series for curious preschoolers. Here's a hungry chameleon with a long, long tongue. And here's a big juicy caterpillar. Can you guess what happens next? What if a honeybee...
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Comics Confidential: Thirteen Graphic Novelists Talk Story, Craft, and Life Outside the BoxA must-have collection for comics fans and creators everywhere, packed with interviews and original comics by today's foremost graphic novelists. Respected anthologist Leonard S. Marcus turns his literary microscope to the world of comics, which has lately morphed and matured at a furious pace....
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Jump Back, Paul: The Life and Poems of Paul Laurence DunbarDiscover the breadth and depth of Paul Laurence Dunbar's poetry--and learn how it reflects his singular life as a late-nineteenth-century black man. Did you know that Paul Laurence Dunbar originated such famous lines as "I know why the caged bird sings" and "We wear...
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The Cosmobiography of Sun Ra: The Sound of Joy Is EnlighteningCaldecott Medalist Chris Raschka shares his love of jazz great Sun Ra, just in time to mark the centennial of the musician's birth. Jazz musician Sun Ra (1914-1993) always said that he came from Saturn. Being from another planet, he was naturally intrigued by...
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Paris: Panorama PopsOoh, la la Set up this stylish, concertina-style tour of the world's most romantic city, and you will always have Paris. Welcome to the City of Light, one of the world's most romantic destinations From the revered Gothic cathedral of Notre Dame to the...
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What's Eating You?: Parasites--The Inside StoryThe subject is inherently fascinating to kids, who will find a good deal of information. . . .The artwork adds a welcome comic veneer. -- Booklist Mites and lice, fleas, ticks, and tapeworms -- most living creatures that have a habitat also are a...
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Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to DreamThey had the right stuff. They defied the prejudices of the time. And they blazed a trail for generations of women to follow. What does it take to be an astronaut? Excellence at flying, courage, intelligence, resistance to stress, top physical shape -- any...
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Poop: A Natural History of the UnmentionablePlayful, but filled with information, this book takes poop out of the sewers and into the scientific community where it belongs. --The Horn BookHippos navigate by it, sloths keep in touch through it, dung beetles eat it . . . and most grown-ups would...
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Walk with a Wolf [With CD]Now in paperback Young readers will welcome this exciting opportunity to be a part of the pack. (Ages 5-8) Introducing READ, LISTEN, & WONDER Each paperback title in the series ncludes a CD that features: * an engaging read-aloud with sound effects* a read-along...
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Hoop KingsWith pumping, energetic, rap-inspired wordplay, Charles R. Smith Jr. profiles the distinctive styles of the best players in basketball Tim Duncan cashes in double-digit points by banking it off the backboard. Kevin Garnett makes his new-and-improved moves in 3-D. As for Shaquille O'Neal, just...
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Twelve Rounds to Glory (12 Rounds to Glory): The Story of Muhammad AliA dynamic author-illustrator team follows the threetime heavyweight champ through twelve rounds of a remarkable life. Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. . . . I'm the prettiest thing that ever lived! From the moment a fired-up teenager from Kentucky won 1960...
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Dark Hedges, Wizard Island, and Other Magical Places That Really ExistFrom a lost city in the desert to a cave alight with thousands of glowworms, learn about some of the most unusual places on earth and the myths, legends, and history behind each of them Looking at places like The Skeleton Coast in Namibia,...
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Get Ready for School: More Pre-KWho is ready for Pre-K? Get Ready for School More Pre-K puts fun into fundamental concepts. Hundreds of new teacher-approved illustrated activities and crafts introduce core skills and a sense of wonder for prekindergarten children. You and your young learner will love this animal-friend...
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Bible Story Doodles: Favorite Scenes to Complete and CreateHelp Noah to fill his ark with animals and Daniel to find his way out of the lions' den in this 160-page full-color Doodle book. Classic scenes from both the Old and New Testaments are accompanied by kid-friendly prompts that provide context for each...
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Be FriendsLife would not be the same without friends. No matter what troubles we face, friends help us brighten those days that make us say good grief. And no one knows this better than the Peanuts gang Be inspired by Charlie Brown's thoughtfulness, Snoopy's loyalty,...
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Joan of ArcAs a young girl in a small village in France, Joan prayed daily that France would be delivered from the English and Burgundian invaders who were ravishing the country. When Joan was thirteen, she had a life-changing experience. The archangel Michael appeared in a...
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The ShipbuilderShipbuilders were highly important during the colonial era as they provided vessels to allow the fishing, trade and transportation industry to thrive. This historical view chronicles the formative years of the United States through the activities and occupations of its community members. In this...
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The SurveyorThis fascinating book explores the life of a colonial surveyor and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time.Author: Christine PetersenPublisher: Cavendish Square PublishingPublished: 01/30/2011Pages: 48Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.81lbsSize: 9.14h x 9.22w x 0.34dISBN:...
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What's Inside an AmbulanceDescribes how the equipment on an ambulance is used on the way to the hospital to help someone who is sick or hurt.Author: Edward R. RicciutiPublisher: Cavendish Square PublishingPublished: 01/30/2008Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 6.80h x 6.90w x 0.20dISBN: 9780761433439Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated Reader:Reading Level:...
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