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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César Chávez: La Lucha Por Lo JustoNow in Spanish, read about Cesar Chavez and his experiences as a migrant farmworker. He knew about poverty and pain, discrimination and despair. He grew up with one goal: to make a difference. Chavez organized a labor union, which became the United Farm Workers...
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The Jim Crow Laws and Racism in United States HistoryIn 1954, the Supreme Court rejected the notion of "separate but equal" facilities in the famous Brown v. Board of Education decision. Highlighting the efforts of both blacks and whites to promote racial equality in the face of violent attempts to preserve white supremacy,...
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Rain Forest Experiments: 10 Science Experiments in One Hour or LessDo your readers wait until the last minute to start their science project? Don't worry, award-winning author Robert Gardner has everyone covered. Each experiment in this book follows the scientific method, and can be completed in an hour or less. Readers find out how...
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John Vianney: Saint for Holy OrdersJohn Vianney was born in France during the French Revolution when religion was forbidden. He desperately wanted to become a priest so that he could help people love God. Finally, he was ordained a priest, receiving the sacrament of Holy Orders.He was sent to...
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131 Fun-Damental Facts for Catholic Kids: Liturgy, Litanies, Rituals, Rosaries, Symbols, Sacraments and Sacred ScriptureQuestioning is the first step to knowledge. The word "fundamental" means basic, essential, deep-rooted, the foundation of a structure. In 131 FUN-damental Facts for Catholic Kids popular children's author Bernadette McCarver Snyder answers questions about basic things kids might see in a Catholic Church...and...
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The Romans: Gods, Emperors, and Dormice"Filled with humor and a bit of attitude . . . will engage even the most reluctant young readers." -- School Library JournalMeet Dormeo: gladiator, dormouse, berry-nibbler, and guide to ancient Rome. He's about to lead a tour -- from the temperamental gods and...
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Guess How Much I Love You: A Book of ValentinesIt's a match made in Valentine's Day heaven -- thirty-six gorgeous gift cards, plenty of stickers, and the art and sentiment of a cherished classic. Open up this irresistible package and find three dozen mini valentines featuring the beloved Big and Little Nutbrown Hares...
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Find the DotsPush, pull, lift, turn, and twist to find where the dots are hiding in this ingenious book -- puzzle fun for all ages At a glance this may look like a basic counting book, but the clever paper engineering on every page makes it...
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Alphamaniacs: Builders of 26 Wonders of the WordAre you a word person? A curiosity seeker? An explorer? Take a look at these twenty-six extraordinary individuals for whom love of language is an extreme sport. Step right up and read the genuine stories of writers so intoxicated by the shapes and sound...
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Fabulous FrogsThere are so many kinds of frogs in the world -- more than 5,000 -- and all of them are fabulous. Huge frogs, tiny frogs, hairy frogs, and flying frogs hop through the pages of this colorful nonfiction book. Discover the Goliath frog, biggest...
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Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery That Baffled All of FranceDiscover how Benjamin Franklin's scientific method challenged a certain Dr. Mesmer's mysterious powers in a whimsical look at a true moment in history. The day Ben Franklin first set foot in Paris, France, he found the city all abuzz. Everyone was talking about something...
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Delivering Justice: W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil RightsA gripping biography of the mail carrier who orchestrated the Great Savannah boycott -- and was instrumental in bringing equality to his community. "Grow up and be somebody," Westley Wallace Law's grandmother encouraged him as a young boy living in poverty in segregated Savannah,...
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Classic Poetry: Candlewick Illustrated ClassicFew anthologies for this age group include such a fine selection of works, introduce the poets so vividly, or provide such a rich collection of haunting illustrations. -- BooklistPoetry provides the best introduction to the marvels of the English language. This volume, collected by...
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Big Blue Whale [With Read-Along CD]This vibrant new book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life. Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features: - an engaging read-aloud with sound effects - a segment focusing on fascinating facts - a...
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You Hear Me?: Poems and Writing by Teenage BoysYou Hear Me is a fresh approach to hearing what today's youths have to say, and it's refreshing that the words come straight from them. -- School Library Journal In a powerful collection of more than seventy uncensored poems and essays, more than fifty...
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Things I Have to Tell You: Poems and Writing by Teenage GirlsTeenage girls tell their own stories -- in compelling poetry and prose paired with 42 striking photographs. The voices in this collection have so much to question, so much to grieve. They have so much to celebrate, so much to rage against. They're ready...
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Rumi: Persian Poet, Whirling DervishBorn in Afghanistan in the thirteenth century, Rumi settled in Turkey and became a great mystical poet. From a holy man, Shamsuddin, Rumi learned to listen for the sacred sound of God within himself. When his creative spirit was awakened, he recited more than...
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Investigating MagnetismYou know that magnets hold pictures on a refrigerator. But have you ever found a magnet's north pole? Or turned an ordinary paper clip into a magnet? Now you can Explore magnetism with the fun experiments you'll find in this book. As part of...
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Let's Look at Monarch ButterfliesWhat insect has wings with orange, white, and black patterns? A monarch butterfly! But do you know what monarchs do in the fall? Or how monarchs change throughout their lives? Read this book to find out! Learn all about different animals in the Animal...
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DK Readers L4: Thomas Edison: The Great InventorPerfect for advanced young readers, this book tells the exciting history of the legendary Thomas Edison. Budding historians will revel in this story of the greatest inventor of the modern age. Imagine where we'd be without his brilliant creations From the first light bulb...
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