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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I Was A 400-pound '80s DJ: My Memoirs Through MusicBurlington, Vermont author M.K. Thompson is a DJ (known as Fattie B). His first book, 'I Was A 400-pound '80s DJ' is a hilarious collection of true short stories of his time behind the decks in a small town dance club. 'I Was A...
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A is for Art: A is for ArtA is for Art: An Abstract Alphabet is a remarkable journey of discovery about art and language through painting, collage, and sculpture by Caldecott Honor artist Stephen T. Johnson. With literal renderings of each letter, complete with witty titles and playful, alliterative captions, Johnson's...
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Cesar Chavez: A Hero for EveryoneViva la causa Viva C sar Ch vez Up and down the San Joaquin Valley of California, and across the country, people chanted these words. Cesar Chavez, a migrant worker himself, was helping Mexican Americans work together for better wages, for better working conditions,...
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Knock on Wood: Poems about SuperstitionsWhat superstitions do you follow? In this collection of original poems, accomplished poet Janet S. Wong explores seventeen superstitions, some common, others that are less known, and delves into their origins as well as their lore. Rich, full-color illustrations by Julie Paschkis enhance each...
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Fields of FuryPulitzer Prize award-winning historian James M. McPherson has written for young readers a stirring account of the greatest conflict to happen on our nation's soil, the Civil War, bringing to life the tragic struggle that divided not only a nation, but also friends and...
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Harry Houdini: Escape Artist (Ready-To-Read Level 2)Read all about Harry Houdini, the famous American magician, in this nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read Find out how a little boy named Ehrich Weiss became Harry Houdini--the greatest magician the world has ever known A special section in the back of the book includes...
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The Big RockThis is the story of a very old rock. The 'big rock is a granite boulder that began as molten rock millions of years ago. Through the ages, the mountains above it wore down, the ocean flooded the region, and then new mountains heaved...
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Give Me Grace: A Child's Daybook of PrayersThese prayers for kindness, for love, for gratitude and guidance are the perfect way to begin or end a child's busy day.Author: Cynthia RylantPublisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersPublished: 10/01/1999Pages: 32Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 8.34h x 6.58w x 0.49dISBN: 9780689822933Audience: Ages 4-8Review...
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Abe Lincoln: Abe LincolnLearn about the early life of Abraham Lincoln in this picture book biography that Kirkus Reviews calls "a moving tribute to the power of books and words." In a tiny log cabin a boy listened with delight to the storytelling of his ma and...
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Thurgood MarshallGet to know the first African American Supreme Court justice Thurgood Marshall in this middle grade nonfiction biography of his early years!The childhood of civil rights hero and Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall comes to life in this engaging biography. Whenever Thurgood Marshall got...
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Louisa May AlcottDear Reader: The Childhood of Famous Americans series, sixty-five years old in 1997, chronicles the early years of famous American men and women in an accessible manner. Each book is faithful in spirit to the values and experiences that influenced the person's development. History...
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Under the Royal Palms: A Childhood in CubaIn this companion volume to Alma Flor Ada's Where the Flame Trees Bloom, the author offers young readers another inspiring collection of stories and reminiscences drawn from her childhood on the island of Cuba. Through those stories we see how the many events and...
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My First Book of Space: Developed in Conjunction with NASAA Journey Into Space An informative first book about our solar system with full-color photographs selected form NASA's archives.Author: Robert a. Bell, Rosanna HansenPublisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young ReadersPublished: 11/14/1985Pages: 48Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.04lbsSize: 12.30h x 10.14w x 0.32dISBN: 9780671602628Audience: Ages 4-8Review...
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Oregon Indians (Paperback)One of the most popular misconceptions about American Indians is that they are all the same-one homogenous group of people who look alike, speak the same language, and share the same customs and history. Nothing could be further from the truth This book gives...
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Animals in FlightWings carry tiny insects, fluttering butterflies, backyard birds, and they even propelled some dinosaurs up and through the skies. Find out how, when, and why birds and beasts have taken to the air, and discover how wings work in this informative and brilliantly illustrated...
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Technically, It's Not My Fault: Concrete PoemsAn eleven-year-old boy named Robert voices typical--and not so typical--middle-grade concerns in this unique, memorable collection of hilarious poems. His musings cover the usual stuff, like pizza, homework, thank-you notes, and his annoying older sister. In addition, he speculates about professional wrestling for animals,...
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Too Hot to Hoot: Funny Palindrome Riddles"Madam, I'm Adam." Can you read this sentence backward? If you can, then it's a palindrome -- and this book is filled with them!Author: Marvin TerbanPublisher: Houghton MifflinPublished: 01/21/2008Pages: 64Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.29lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.86w x 0.16dISBN: 9780618191659Audience: Ages 9-12About the AuthorTerban, Marvin:...
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To Fly: The Story of the Wright BrothersOrville and Wilbur Wright were a fascinating pair. Not only did they invent, build, and fly the first airplane, they were also idiosyncratic individuals who had a unique relationship, sharing a home, a bank account, and a business throughout their lives. Their story is...
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The Veterans of History: A Young Person's History of the JewsA compelling narrative of Jewish history from Biblical times to the present day. Written for young adults, it provides the historical basis for an exploration of Jewish identity rooted in Jewish cultural literacy and traditions of social justice.Author: Mitchell SilverPublisher: Boston Workmen's Circle Center...
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Little House Search: A Puzzle Book and Tour of the Works of Laura Ingalls WilderLittle House on the Prairie books have been beloved by both children and adults alike since they were first released in the 1930's.This book contains 21 word search puzzles based on the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Unlike other puzzle books that are usually...
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