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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Rosh Hashanah and Yom KippurRosh Hashanah is often referred to as the Jewish New Year. Millions of Jewish people all over the world celebrate this holiday. The holiday usually occurs in September or October and includes the holiest Jewish day of the year, Yom Kippur, the day of...
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Columbus DayEach year on October 12th, millions of people in the United States celebrate Columbus Day. Celebrations include parades, songs, and special foods. The history of this celebration will engage children and teach them about Christopher Columbus, the events of his voyage, and the discovery...
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Presidents' DayWhat began as a day to celebrate the birthday of George Washington, the first president of the United States of America, has grown to include every other president to serve as leader of the country. Learn all about Presidents' Day, from its earliest beginnings...
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Fair Trade and Global EconomyAlthough there are benefits to buying and selling goods and services from country to country, many people are concerned that a global economy contributes to unfair wages and working conditions in many parts of the world. This interesting title examines the global economy and...
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Buffy Sainte-Marie: Musician, Indigenous Icon, and Social ActivistInspiring people for decades, Buffy Saint-Marie is a singer-songwriter, visual artist, activist, educator, public speaker, and philanthropist. Beginning life as an orphan on a reserve in Saskatchewan, Sainte-Marie grew to become an international icon. This award-winning songwriter has experienced censorship at times because of...
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Great Ideas of the RenaissanceGreat Ideas of the Renaissance surveys the major advances that were made in art, architecture, sculpture, science, medicine, transportation, and culture. Merchants, monarchs, and religious leaders all promoted and encouraged creativity, and artists, scientists, and great thinkers pushed back the frontiers of philosophy, the...
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Exploration in the RenaissanceIt's high adventure in this thrilling addition to the Renaissance World series. Learn all about the Age of Exploration, where brave Europeans sailed around the world in search of sea routes to Asia and India-and found much more than anticipated.Author: Lynne ElliottPublisher: Crabtree Publishing...
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Women in the RenaissanceWomen in the Renaissance investigates how women struggled for identity, influence, power, and recognition in a society dominated by men. Most were forced to serve their husbands and rulers or give themselves to the Church, but a few became wealthy, educated, and famous. Eventually...
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Information Literacy and Fake NewsIn this age of fast-paced social media, news and views are shared throughout the world in seconds. This timely title critically examines the elements of journalism, truth and perspective, sources of news, as well as bias and objectivity to help readers make informed choices...
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War in the PacificThis exciting graphic novel recounts three historic battles in the Pacific Ocean during World War II: - Torpedo run - The Battle of Midway, June 4, 1942 - Focusing on the experiences of a sailor onboard a U.S. aircraft carrier during this pivotal battle....
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What Is a Government?Government is a word we hear all the time but what does it really mean? The fact is government is another word for a group of people working together to help all of us. That is the central theme of this impressively illustrated book...
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DiwaliThe 'festival of lights' is one of the most popular festivals in the Hindu calendar. Like most Hindu festivals, Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil. According to one legend Diwali is observed to mark the return of Lord Rama to his homeland,...
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The Western FrontThis exciting graphic novel recounts three historic land and air battles in Europe during World War II: - Duel in the skies - The Battle of Britain, September 24, 1940 - The desperate air battle told from the perspective of a young British fighter...
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The Secret WarThis exciting graphic novel recounts three fascinating stories of covert, or secret, operations during World War II: - Jan Kubis and Josef Gabcik, Operation Anthropoid, May 1942 - The plan to eliminate German SS leader Reinhard Heydrich, the chief planner of the Jewish genocide...
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Explore with Sir Walter RaleighFollow the travels of Sir Walter Raleigh, the English explorer who attempted to create a colony in North America for England. His story is told in tabloid style, using interesting headlines and engaging fact boxes to describe his contact with Native peoples, such as...
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Explore with Sir Walter RaleighFollow the travels of Sir Walter Raleigh, the English explorer who attempted to create a colony in North America for England. His story is told in tabloid style, using interesting headlines and engaging fact boxes to describe his contact with Native peoples, such as...
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Explore with Mary KingsleyThe important travels and writings of English explorer Mary Kingsley helped develop the British public's knowledge about the African continent. Her concern for indigenous people influenced a change in British practices in Africa. From her travels by boat to her studies of West African...
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Spotlight on the PhilippinesSpotlight on the Philippines introduces this fascinating country in the Pacific Ocean, which is made up of over 7,000 islands. Children will learn about the daily lives of the people and about the country's unique culture, through the architecture, religious traditions, and the festivals,...
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A Refugee's Journey from GuatemalaMartinez's life in Guatemala is turned upside down when gangs harm and threaten the people in his neighborhood. He must leave his friends and two dogs behind when he and his family are smuggled to a refugee camp in Mexico, where thousands of families...
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Spotlight on South AfricaSpotlight on South Africa introduces readers to this vast country, from Table Mountain to the dry veldt, or grassland, where elephants, lions, and other wildlife live in protected parks. With the defeat of apartheid - the laws that limited the rights of black people...
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