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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The Day the Universe Exploded My Head: Poems to Take You Into Space and Back AgainHang on tight for a raucous bounce through the solar system and back -- propelled by funny, fanciful, factually sound poems and exuberant illustrations. The universe poured into me. My brain was overloaded. It smoked and glowed red-hot. And then it actually exploded. Ever...
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Counting Lions: Portraits from the WildA spectacular, visually stunning celebration of wildlife--and gentle counting book--that can be enjoyed by the entire family. Exquisite charcoal drawings of ten endangered creatures--lions, elephants, giraffes, pandas, tigers, chimpanzees, penguins, turtles, macaws, and zebras--startle the viewer with their size and astonishing detail. A poetic...
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The Impossible Rescue: The True Story of an Amazing Arctic AdventureAn extraordinary true adventure tale. . . . Outstanding nonfiction writing that makes history come alive. -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) In 1897, whaling in the Arctic waters off Alaska's coast was as dangerous as it was lucrative. And in that particular year, winter...
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Courage Has No Color: The True Story of the Triple Nickles: America's First Black ParatroopersThey became America's first black paratroopers. Why was their story never told? Sibert Medalist Tanya Lee Stone reveals the history of the Triple Nickles during World War II. World War II is raging, and thousands of American soldiers are fighting overseas against the injustices...
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How Did Tea and Taxes Spark a Revolution?: And Other Questions about the Boston Tea PartyOn a cold evening in December 1773, a group of men climbed aboard three ships docked in Boston Harbor. Armed with hatchets, the men began breaking into the ships' valuable cargo--342 crates of tea. They dumped the tea into the black water of the...
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The Book of Massively Epic Engineering Disasters: 33 Thrilling Experiments Based on History's Greatest BlundersIt's hands-on science with a capital "E"--for engineering. Beginning with the toppling of the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, to the destructive, laserlike sunbeams bouncing off London's infamous "Fryscraper" in 2013, here is an illustrated tour of...
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The Monkey and the Dove: And Four Other True Stories of Animal FriendshipsGood friends come in all shapes and sizes! Unlikely Friendships, the runaway New York Times bestseller with a compelling message of hope and friendship and differences overcome, is rewritten just for younger readers. This hardcover chapter book for children ages seven and up collects...
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Jesus Knows MeIntroduce young children to Jesus. It's never too early to tell your children about Jesus and what He has done for them. Children can identify with the charming illustrations that help them grasp the biblical truths on each page. Tangible and intangible are linked...
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Warriors Don't Cry (Abridged)An innocent teenager.An unexpected hero. In 1957, Melba Pattillo turned sixteen. That was also the year she became a warrior on the front lines of a civil rights firestorm. Following the landmark 1954 Supreme Court ruling, "Brown v. Board of Education," Melba was one...
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Basher Science: An A to Z of ScienceThis handy visual dictionary covers the key topics in the core STEM subjects of biology, chemistry, and physics. The A-Z of Science brings the unique and popular Basher illustrative approach of capturing key scientific concepts as quirky but memorable characters, combined with the informative,...
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Volume 2: From Reconstruction to the PresentThis volume will help students and readers to understand the rich history of disputation that has formed and informed American history, from the Reconstruction to present time. America's history is filled with controversy, whether it relates to how an event was chronicled, or the...
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A Brave Big Sister: A Bible Story about MiriamIt's Time to Be Brave Growing up as a slave girl, Miriam learned how to be brave--and smart. When her baby brother, Moses, was in grave danger, Miriam and her mom saved his life. As Miriam matured, she became a gifted musician and discovered...
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A Day in the Life of a VeterinarianA great introduction to veterinarians and what they do. Young animal lovers can follow a step-by-step story about a day in the life of a vet. Enhanced with photographs and simple text, this is a perfect book for beginning readers.Author: Heather AdamsonPublisher: Capstone PressPublished:...
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Jesus Is: Discovering Who He Is Changes Who You AreThe New York Times bestseller shows students that discovering who Jesus is will change who they are!In Jesus Is _______. Student Edition, popular speaker, author, and former youth pastor Judah Smith reveals the character of Jesus and the importance of Christ's message. Adapted for...
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ElectricityThis graphic nonfiction book introduces the properties of electrical energy. Each of the ten Building Blocks of Physical Science volumes features a whimsical character to guide the reader through a physical science topic. The science is as sound as the presentation is fun The...
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You Have to WriteYou have to write It's a class assignment. But you have nothing to write about. All the other kids seem to have something to tell because they start in right away. What can you do? Stop and think. No one else can tell your...
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Manners"Manners are words and actions that show others you care," best-selling author Aliki tells young readers in this classic etiquette primer. Aliki uses a child-friendly cartoon style to teach politeness, appropriate behavior, and courtesy. Short, funny comics explain why it is important to put...
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Balto and the Great Race (Totally True Adventures): How a Sled Dog Saved the Children of NomeBalto has a quiet life as a sled dog--until tragedy strikes. Dozens of children in Nome become sick with diphtheria. Without antitoxin serum, they will perish--and the closest supply is 650 miles away The only way to get the serum to Nome is by...
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Mark Kistler's Draw SquadAs Commander Mark on his national PBS TV series The Secret City, Mark Kistler has taught 10 million viewers of all ages how to draw. Mark Kistler's Draw Squad gathers all his zany, effective shortcuts to basic drawing skills into a book that will...
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Knucklehead: Tall Tales and Mostly True Stories of Growing Up ScieszkaHow did Jon Scieszka get so funny, anyway? Growing up as one of six brothers was a good start, but that was just the beginning. Throw in Catholic school, lots of comic books, lazy summers at the lake with time to kill, babysitting misadventures,...
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