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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Animals Black and WhitePhyllis Limbacher Tildes deftly delivers the pieces to put together these pattern puzzles. First take a peek at each black-and-white animal and read a short clue. Can you guess who it is? Turn the page and the answer is revealed in vivid color. Animal...
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Grandpa's Box: Retelling the Biblical Story of RedemptionLearn along with Marc and Amy as Grandpa uses his special box of wooden carvings to illustrate the wonderful stories of the Bible to children. From Genesis to Revelation, Grandpa shows how the stories of the Bible fit as episodes in the one story...
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The Ten CommandmentsExplore the moral lessons of the Ten Commandments with timeless stories from the Bible Talmud and Jewish folklore.Author: Behrman HousePublisher: Behrman House PublishingPublished: 01/01/1987Pages: 1Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 9.94h x 8.08w x 0.26dISBN: 9780874414776Audience: Ages 4-8
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Luck of the Mad Libs: World's Greatest Word GameMad Libs is the world's greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about the luck of the Irish! The only...
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A is for AlohaA is for Aloha . . . Z is for Zori This updated edition of Hawai'i's beloved alphabet book has been redesigned with bold color photographs featuring the islands' unique cultures and natural beauty. Hawai'i's young children will delight in seeing their everyday pleasures--eating...
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Hawaiian Legends of DreamsMoe'uhane, the Hawaiian word for dream, means "soul sleep." Hawaiians of old believed they communicated with 'auma-kua, their ancestral guardians, while sleeping, and this important relationship was sustained through dreaming. During "soul sleep," people received messages of guidance from the gods; romantic relationships blossomed;...
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The Boston Tea PartyFollow a crowd of disguised protestors through the quiet streets of colonial Boston as they defend their right to control their own destinies. Russell Freedman's engaging narrative, incorporating meticulous research and quotes from contemporary accounts, follows the rising tensions between the citizens of Boston...
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Benny Goodman & Teddy Wilson: Taking the Stage as the First Black-And-White Jazz Band in HistoryTeddy Wilson and Benny Goodman broke the color barrier in entertainment when they formed the Benny Goodman Trio with Gene Krupa. Here is the story of how two musical prodigies from very different backgrounds grew up, were brought together by the love of music,...
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The Wright Brothers: How They Invented the AirplaneA Newbery Honor-winning biography of the men whose experiments brought about the Age of Flight. This engaging narrative account of Orville and Wilbur Wright, two men with little formal schooling but a knack for solving problems, follows their interest from a young age in...
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Stop and Go, Yes and No: What Is an Antonym?Fun with language What is an antonym? You'll find the answer inside this book--it's all about antonyms Author Brian P. Cleary and illustrator Brian Gable creatively clarify (not confuse) the concept of antonyms. Their clever (not foolish) rhymes and comical (not serious) illustrations combine...
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Living in Urban CommunitiesAn introduction to the common characteristics of an urban community.Author: Kristin SterlingPublisher: Lerner ClassroomPublished: 01/01/2008Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize: 6.80h x 5.90w x 0.20dISBN: 9780822586128Audience: Ages 4-8About the AuthorSterling, Kristin: - Kristin Sterling is an elementary teacher who loves to write books for children....
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What Is Government?This title offers emergent readers an introduction to the levels and duties of government in the United States.Author: Ann-Marie KishelPublisher: Lerner ClassroomPublished: 01/01/2007Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.13lbsSize: 6.70h x 5.90w x 0.30dISBN: 9780822563990Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name:...
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A Trip Into Space: An Adventure to the International Space StationBlast off into the sky and visit the International Space Station A lively, rhythmical story and detailed illustrations take readers on a trip to the ISS, where astronauts sleep zipped up and walk in space. This great read-aloud includes information (verified by NASA staff)...
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Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors?: The Story of Elizabeth BlackwellIn the 1830s, when a brave and curious girl named Elizabeth Blackwell was growing up, women were supposed to be wives and mothers. Some women could be teachers or seamstresses, but career options were few. Certainly no women were doctors. But Elizabeth refused to...
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My First Book of Chinese Calligraphy [With CDROM]My First Book of Chinese Calligraphy is a fun and engaging introduction to one of China's most celebrated arts and crafts for kids. Calligraphy--the art of producing decorative handwriting or lettering with a pen or brush--has been around for thousands of years. In this...
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Feel the Beat: Dance Poems That Zing from Salsa to SwingAn irresistible book of poems about dancing that mimic the rhythms of social dances from cha-cha to two-step, by the acclaimed author of Mirror Mirror Marilyn Singer has crafted a vibrant collection of poems celebrating all forms of social dance from samba and salsa...
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Ben and the Emancipation ProclamationA self-taught young slave astonishes his fellow prisoners by reading aloud the newspaper account of Lincoln's new emancipation proclamation. Based on actual events.Author: Pat ShermanPublisher: Eerdmans Books for Young ReadersPublished: 02/11/2020Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 10.80h x 8.40w x 0.20dISBN: 9780802855411Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated Reader:Reading...
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How the Sea Came to Be: (And All the Creatures in It)A lyrical, spectacular history of the ocean--from its dramatic evolutionary past to its marvelously biodiverse present. "For millions of years these first bits of life Became more, and then more, and then more." Long, long ago, when the Earth was young and new, the...
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The Revolutionary John AdamsJohn Adams comes to vivid life for young readers in this addition to Harness's acclaimed presidential picture-biographies. Dynamic artwork and lively narrative create a warm, personable portrait of the stubborn man from Braintree, Massachusetts, whose passion for liberty spurred him on to extraordinary roles...
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El Ciclo de Vida de la Mariposa (the Life Cycle of a Butterfly) = Life Cycle of a ButterflyA monarch born in the fall has two major challenges! In addition to metamorphosis, these butterflies fly 4,000 miles on a two-way migration trek! The Life Cycle of a Butterfly explains butterfly metamorphosis and migration in simple terms. The text is beautifully illustrated with...
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