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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Rock and GemYour compact guide to more than 450 rocks, crystals, gemstones, and fossils Explore the treasures of the Earth--sparkling crystals, vibrant gemstones, and age-old fossils--with this illustrated guide that's sure to captivate every rockhound and budding gemmologist. From primeval origins to their astonishing modern-day uses...
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U.S. Women's TeamWorld Soccer Legends series for young readers Everything you need to know about most exciting clubs and the best players on the planet. U.S. Women's Team Learn all about the U.S. Women's National Team, the winner of the first ever Women's World Cup, which...
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The Legacy of the War of 1812Fought during a period of nation-building in North America, the War of 1812 helped cement America's sovereignty as a nation and Canada's sense of national pride at having successfuly repelled an invasion. This intriguing book helps readers understand the significance and long-term effects of...
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Cultural Traditions in MexicoMexico's culture is a unique mixture of ancient traditions passed down by the native Maya and Aztec peoples, and the religion and culture of Mexico's Spanish conquerors. This interesting book describes how the blending of native and Spanish traditions, beliefs, and rituals has resulted...
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A Refugee's Journey from UkraineMiron's life in Ukraine is happy until a war breaks out in his city, Donetsk. Surrounded by political instability and increasing violence, Miron and his family decide to flee to find safety in a more stable part of Ukraine. But life as an internally...
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The Genius of the Ancient EgyptiansWhich innovative ideas and inventions began with the ancient Egyptians? Find out how the ancient Egyptians built their temples and pyramids, irrigated and farmed their land, and took care of their people during life and after death. Discover how their brilliant developments in farming,...
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MX Bikes: Evolution from Primitive Street Machines to State of the Art Off-Road MachinesA motocross rider is only as good as his machine. MX Bikes takes a look at the motorcycles and tracks that make up motocross, from its early years to today. So, hop aboard and hold on tight. It's a wild ride!Author: John PerritanoPublisher: Crabtree...
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A Refugee's Journey from South SudanAtaui and her family live in South Sudan. They have never known what safety feels like. When she and two siblings leave their home, they don't know that they will never return. After spending many years in a refugee camp, Ataui arrives as a...
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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 CanadaSpotlight on Canada introduces children to Canada's multicultural people, its varied landscapes and climates, its exciting cities, and its joyful celebrations. A huge country with only one neighbor, the United States, Canada is divided into provinces and territories. French and English are its two...
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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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A Refugee's Journey from SyriaFive-year-old Roj's home is bombed during the civil war that has been raging in his homeland of Syria. He and his family are forced to flee the country secretly by boat, and they end up in a camp for refugees in Europe. Interspersed with...
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A Visual Dictionary of a Pioneer CommunitySimilar in themes to A Colonial Community, this book illustrates a different kind of life in the early 1900s. A Pioneer Community shows different homes, from the first dirt-floor house to the fancy Victorian-era home. A visual map of a pioneer community gives the...
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Black Tuesday and the Great DepressionBlack Tuesday and the Great Depression explores the causes of the stock market crash in 1929 and the resulting Great Depression. For more than ten years the effects of October 29, 1929, known as Black Tuesday, were felt not only in North America, but...
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How Does the Canadian Government Work?The book provides an engaging introduction on how Canada's parliamentary system of government works. The distinctions between head of state and head of government are explained, while introducing readers to the roles of the monarch, the governor general, the prime minister, and the opposition...
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What Is Touch?Is it smooth or rough? Is it hot or cold? Is it sharp or dull? Our sense of touch helps us learn about the things around us. This engaging title uses captivating images and accessible text to explain the sense of touch, including how...
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Nations of the Northwest CoastThe Tlingit, the Haida, and the Kwakiutl are among the hundreds of separate groups of Native peoples who have lived on the Northwest Coast of North America for thousands of years. Children will learn how the Native peoples gathered food and other resources from...
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Judas Priest: Metal GodsI'm on the top as long as the music's loud. Judas Priest frontman, Rob Halford, sang those lyrics at the 1983 U.S. Festival in California. First to popularize wearing leather and metal studs, Judas Priest formed in Birmingham, England, in the 1960s. Many say...
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John the Baptist: Saint for BaptismJohn the Baptist was a great prophet who lived a long time ago. Before John was born, the angel Gabriel proclaimed that God had a special mission for him.When John grew up, he preached that the Messiah was coming and people should get ready....
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Louis and Zélie Martin: Saints for MatrimonyLouis and Z lie Martin are the first married saints to be canonized together. They lived in France in the nineteenth century. Both had hoped to enter the religious life but found it was God's will to marry and have children. They created a...
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