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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A Picture Book of Frederick DouglassLearn more about the incredible life of an escaped slave turned famous abolitionist, orator, journalist, and author. Born into slavery on a Maryland plantation, Frederick Douglass grew up to have a way with words. Contemporaries found it hard to believe that an escaped slave...
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Count the Wings: The Life and Art of Charley HarperWhen you look at a bird, do you see feathers and a beak? Or do you see circles and triangles? Artist Charley Harper spent his life reducing subjects to their simplest forms, their basic lines and shapes. This resulted in what he called minimal...
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Teen Prayers by TeensAmidst the business of homework, team practices, dates, and friendships, it's often hard to find a place for prayer. This prayer book for teens by teens is filled with three types of prayers. Original prayers teens bring everyday life to the Lord. Another series...
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Under Michigan: The Story of Michigan's Rocks and FossilsMost people recognize Michigan by its mitten-shaped Lower Peninsula and the Great Lakes embracing the state. Underneath the earth's surface, however, is equally distinctive evidence of an exciting history. Michigan rests on sedimentary rocks that reach down into the earth's crust more than fourteen...
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Great Girls in Michigan HistoryA deep-sea diver, a dancer, an activist, an aviator, a singer, and a soldier-Great Girls in Michigan History highlights some of the girls from Michigan's past who did amazing things before they turned twenty years old. Author Patricia Majher presents easy-to-read mini-biographies of twenty...
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Sadako and the Thousand Paper CranesAfter several dizzy spells send Hiroshima-born Sadako to the doctor, the budding school track star finds out she has leukemia--known as the atom bomb disease. But she faces life with spirit and bravery. And a legend says that if she folds 1,000 paper cranes,...
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Angel Catcher for Kids: A Journal to Help You Remember the Person You Love Who Died (Grief Books for Kids, Children's Grief Book, Coping BooksAngel Catcher for Kids offers a healthy way for a child to cope with the painful and often confusing process of grieving. Designed to help a child overcome the loss of a loved one, this journal also invites the child to record precious memories...
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How to Spy on a SharkSpend a day at sea tracking sharks--with the help of a robot! Join a team of marine biologists as they head out in their boat to study mako sharks. Simple, entertaining text and bright, accurate illustrations bring science and technology to life, and additional...
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BugsWhat are bugs? Are all bugs insects? What role do they play in our world? Baby Explorer encourages little ones to explore the world around them, through their five senses of seeing, touching, hearing, smelling, or tasting.Author: Carol LawrencePublisher: Albert Whitman & CompanyPublished: 08/01/2019Pages:...
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Pushing Up the Sky: Seven Native American Plays for ChildrenFrom acclaimed Native American storyteller Joseph Bruchac comes a collection of seven lively plays for children to perform, each one adapted from a different traditional Native tale. Filled with heroes and tricksters, comedy and drama, these entertaining plays are a wonderful way to bring...
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Singapore Children's Favorite StoriesThis colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Singaporean fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a rich literary and oral culture. Singapore Children's Favorite Stories is a collection of eleven stories that provide an insight into the traditional culture and history of Singapore....
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Stars of Women's Soccer: 2nd EditionOne of the most anticipated sports events on the horizon is the 2019 Women's World Cup, to be held from June 7 to July 7, in nine French cities, including Lyons, Nice, and Paris. With the last Women's World Cup breaking records for worldwide...
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الأمر الجيد والسيء والراكين صبي يبلغ من العمر ٩ سنوات يعيش في جنوب إفريقيا. يشاركنا تجربته الشخصية مع جائحة كوفيد ١٩ الذي أثر على العالم. نكتشف من خلال عينيه ما كان صعبًا عليه ، وكيف كان يقضي لحظات جيدة بدعم من عائلته ، وبعض الأشياء التي تعلمها...
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Where Does Our Food Come From?Grains, vegetables and fruits, meat, eggs, and dairy foods - where do these different food groups come from? Children will discover such things as how grains are grown in fields, which "vegetables" are really fruits, where certain fruits grow, and the importance of pollination....
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Cultural Traditions in IranIran is a country of many ancient and modern cultural traditions. This fascinating book describes the ways in which Iranians celebrate holidays with religious festivals, foods, and customs. The majority or Iran's people are Muslim and many of their holidays are rooted in the...
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Spotlight on the United States of AmericaHolidays, celebrations, and symbols are highlighted in this up-to-date fact-filled introduction to the United States. Spotlight on the United States of America looks at the colonial history of the U.S., its government, and some of its important leaders. Many colorful pictures, maps, and illustrations...
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Emma WatsonBursting onto the world stage at the age of 11 as Hermione Granger in the film version of Harry Potter, Emma Watson has since become an acclaimed actress, voice for social change, and style icon. This intriguing book follows her rise to fame, navigating...
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A Math Journey Around the Wonders of the WorldFun pictograms and infographics about the natural and human-made wonders of the world make learning about math topics easy and fun. In this book, readers go on a mission to explore these wonders and use their mathematical skills at such sites as the pyramids...
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The Arctic HabitatAn Arctic Habitat provides children with an introduction to this cold, vast region. Easy-to-read text and colorful photographs help children learn about this unique habitat and how the plants and animals have adapted to the harsh environment. Young readers will learn about - the...
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Explore with Jacques CartierThis fascinating book follows French explorer Jacques Cartier to the New World where he claimed the new territory called Canada for France. Historical information and high-interest fact boxes are presented in a tabloid-news style that guides readers through major voyages, explorations, and discoveries. Topics...
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