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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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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The Ancient HebrewsThis appealing series presents historically important cultures from the past ranging from the well-known ancient Greeks to the lesser-known Kingdom of Kush. Each volume examines both the political and the cultural history of an ancient culture.Author: Kenny MannPublisher: Cavendish Square PublishingPublished: 10/01/1999Pages: 80Binding Type:...
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Let's Meet a FirefighterAre you curious about fire trucks? Firefighting clothes? Hoses and ladders? You're in luck! Firefighter Jim works at the fire department. He knows how to handle all kinds of emergencies. He shows a group of kids how he does his job. Let's hear it...
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Getting Elected: A Look at Running for OfficeWhat does it mean to be elected to political office? It means you get to decide how to make a town, a state, or even the whole country a better place to live. But how does someone get elected? And what are the challenges...
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From Flower to HoneyHow is honey made from a flower? Follow each step in nature's cycle--from pretty bloom to tasty treat--in this fascinating book Author: Robin NelsonPublisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Published: 01/01/2012Pages: 24Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.50w x 0.30dISBN: 9780761365631Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.8Point...
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IcelandPack your bags We're headed to Iceland. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore Iceland's steamy hot springs and fiery volcanoes. We'll also see a celebration called Sun Coffee and even try a plate...
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What Do We Buy?: A Look at Goods and ServicesHave you ever bought a toy at a store? Have you had a haircut or ordered food in a restaurant? Then you've used goods and services Goods and services are everywhere. They're in stores, homes, schools, restaurants, farms, and factories. So, what is a...
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What Can Live in the Ocean?Discover how adaptations make the ocean a perfect habitat for whales, lobsters, sea horses, and many, many more animals.Author: Sheila AndersonPublisher: Lerner ClassroomPublished: 08/01/2010Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 6.80h x 5.80w x 0.20dISBN: 9780761356738Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.3Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz...
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Madam and Nun and 1001: What Is a Palindrome?What is a palindrome? Read this book forward or backward to find out Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable pair up to wow readers with playful rhymes and eye-catching illustrations that introduce palindromes--words, phrases, or numbers that are spelled the same forward and backward....
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Breezier, Cheesier, Newest, and Bluest: What Are Comparatives and Superlatives?What are comparatives and superlatives? After reading this book, you'll have a much clearer idea and will be the best at forming these descriptive words Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable explain how these forms of adjectives compare nouns, through the cleverest rhymes and...
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The Queen Who Saved Her PeopleThough you may know the Purim plot, the same old story, this is not. You'll want to give this shpiel a shot. Just be prepared to laugh a lot. The Purim story has never been more fun! This lavishly rhyming tale is a wonderful...
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