Juvenile Nonfiction
Explore a selection of juvenile non-fiction books, including classic juvenile literature and the best non-fiction titles for young adults. Know the benefits of reading non-fiction books.
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The American Boy's Handy Book: Turn-of-The-Century Classic of Crafts and ActivitiesAs timely as it is timeless, this instructive book has captured the interest and imagination of boys for well over a century. Chapters on kite flying and fishing, rigging and sailing small boats, camping out without a tent, knot-tying for mountain climbing and other...
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Chinese Fashions Coloring BookOver 1,000 years of Chinese fashions for men and women are featured in this exquisitely rendered coloring book -- from a strapless, high-waisted dress with a transparent outer robe worn during the Tang Dynasty (A.D. 618-907) to an elegant, knee-length sheath trimmed with floral...
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Medieval Fashions Coloring BookFrom the humble garb of peasants to the elaborate styles of the nobility, this meticulously researched coloring book offers expertly rendered illustrations of medieval costumes. Both colorists and fashion devotees will adore these lovingly detailed images of lords and ladies decked in regal attire,...
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Arctic and Antarctic Life Coloring BookWhat do you think of when you hear the words Arctic and Antarctic? Cold, frozen wastelands? Mountains of ice and snow, completely empty of life? If so, then this fascinating coloring book should change your mind.Inside these pages, you'll fine 44 realistic, accurately rendered...
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Great Native Americans Coloring BookIn this carefully researched and rendered coloring book, artist Peter Copeland dramatically portrays 42 outstanding Native Americans who lived during the 17th through 20th centuries. Depicted in historical settings or posing with tribal accoutrements are such noted leaders as Queen Allaquippa of the Delawares...
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The Mathematical Recreations of Lewis Carroll: Pillow Problems and a Tangled TaleVirtually unobtainable for many years, these two books by Lewis Carroll (C. L. Dodgson) have now been reprinted in their entirety for the pleasure of modern enthusiasts of mathematical puzzles. Written by the 19th-century mathematician who gave us Alice in Wonderland and Through the...
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Women in American HistoryThe New York Public Library amazing women in American History Join Susan B. Anthony's fight for voting rights. Follow Sandra DayO'Connor to the U.S. Supreme Court and Sally Ride into space. Findthe answers to your questions about the amazing women in Americanhistory... Who were...
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What Was the Holocaust?A thoughtful and age-appropriate introduction to an unimaginable event--the Holocaust. The Holocaust was a genocide on a scale never before seen, with as many as twelve million people killed in Nazi death camps--six million of them Jews. Gail Herman traces the rise of Hitler...
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Hedge-Hedgey-HedgehogsHedge-Hedgey-Hedgehogs is a unique and adorable book perfect for young readers Learn about hedgehogs in this fact-and-photo-filled book that is just as cute as the animals themselves Did you know that the name for a baby hedgehog is a hoglet? Or that hedgehogs make...
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Daring AmeliaSoar to new heights with the story of the world's most famous female pilot, Amelia Earhart Even as a kid, Amelia Earhart was always looking for adventures. She had mud ball fights, explored caves, and even built a roller coaster in her backyard And...
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Who Was Charlie Chaplin?Who was the real Charlie Chaplin? Kids will learn all about the comic genius who created The Little Tramp Charlie Chaplin sang on a London stage for the first time at the age of five. Performing proved to be his salvation, providing a way...
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Starstruck: The Cosmic Journey of Neil Degrasse TysonA picture-book biography on science superstar Neil deGrasse Tyson, the groundbreaking American astrophysicist whose work has inspired a generation of young scientists and astronomers to reach for the stars! Perfect for STEM curricula and readers of all ages. Young Neil deGrasse Tyson was starstruck...
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As Good as Anybody: Martin Luther King, Jr., and Abraham Joshua Heschel's Amazing March Toward FreedomMARTIN LUTHER KING, Jr. and Abraham Joshua Heschel. Their names stand for the quest for justice and equality.Martin grew up in a loving family in the American South, at a time when this country was plagued by racial discrimination. He aimed to put a...
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Hooray for Hair!The Cat in the Hat goes on a hairy adventure in this leveled reader for independent readers all about--what else?--hair It's Crazy Hair Day at Sally and Nick's school, and the kids can't pick a style to wear. Curly or straight? Long or short?...
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All the Small Poems and Fourteen MoreAll the Small Poems and Fourteen More gathers all four of Valerie Worth's small poetry children's books and includes the original illustrations by Natalie Babbitt, the award-winning writer/artist of Tuck Everlasting. Inspired by her love of nature, Valerie Worth's wondrous verse about animals, plants,...
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Life on Earth: The Story of EvolutionMillions of plants and animals live on Earth, but why do some species survive while others go extinct? A young readers guide to evolution with full-color cut-paper illustrations. There are millions of different kinds of plants and animals living on the earth, and millions...
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Polar Bear Math: Learning about Fractions from Klondike and SnowEarly one morning at the Denver Zoo, a polar bear gives birth to two tiny babies, then abandons them. The zoo staff must raise the babies, but there are many things they don't know. What foods are best? How much should the cubs eat?...
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The Beginner's Bible Let's Meet JesusIf you're looking to introduce the little hearts in your life to the big heart of Jesus, then look no further than The Beginner's Bible Let's Meet Jesus--connecting young readers to Christ in a fun, lasting, meaningful way. With colorful illustrations, classic art, and...
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Speed to Glory: The Cullen Jones StoryHe conquered the thing that nearly took his life At five years old, Cullen Jones nearly drowned. While some people might stay away from water after that, Jones conquered his fear when his mother enrolled him in a swimming class. Not only did he...
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Bible Heroes& Bad GuysHeroes and villains aren't only found on the movie screen and in comic books. In this easy-to-read book with bite-sized chapters and large black-and-white illustrations on almost every page, kids 8 and up can explore over thirty real-life good guys and terrible villains of...
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