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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Kateri Tekakwitha: Model of BraveryThe story of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha comes to life in colorful, full-page illustrations and lively text for children ages 4 through 9. Emphasizing Saint Kateri's special virtue of courage, author and long-time elementary educator Barbara Yoffie helps readers develop an understanding of saints as...
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Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Para NinosAs patroness of the Americas, Our Lady of Guadalupe is one of the most recognized figures in the spiritual consciousness of Hispanics throughout the world. Our Lady's apparitions to Juan Diego continue to be the strongest root of Catholicism in Latin America as the...
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Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat: Candlewick Biographies: Ella FitzgeraldA swinging bio of young Ella Fitzgerald, who pushed through the toughest of times to become one of America's most beloved jazz singers.When Ella Fitzgerald danced the Lindy Hop on the streets of 1930s Yonkers, passersby said good-bye to their loose change. But for...
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The Maine Coon's Haiku: And Other Poems for Cat LoversIn evocative haiku, Michael J. Rosen depicts twenty different breeds of cats--whether mischievous or mysterious, comical or commanding. Some cats have names that suggest far-off lands, like the Turkish Angora and the Norwegian forest cat. Others allude to places closer to home, such as...
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Franklin and Winston: A Christmas That Changed the WorldA compelling look at two leaders who held the world's fate in their hands -- and the holiday visit that sealed a friendship and steered the course of World War II. At the height of World War II, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Prime...
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When I Was Your Age, Volume One: Original Stories about Growing UpPerfect for literature classes and beginning writers of all ages Tell me a story of when you were little is something children love to ask. Ten award-winning writers: Mary Pope Osborne, Laurence Yep, James Howe, Katherine Paterson, Walter Dean Myers, Susan Cooper, Nicholasa Mohr,...
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Love, Sex & God: For Young Women Ages 14 and Up - Learning about SexThis book, the fifth in the newly revised Learning about Sex series for girls, will help young women ages 14 and up learn to respect their sexuality and honor God. Love, Sex & God addresses issues such as pornography, dating, and premarital sex, answering...
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Who Was Louis Armstrong?If not for a stint in reform school, young Louis Armstrong might never have become a musician. It was a teacher at the Colored Waifsa Home who gave him a cornet, promoted him to band leader, and saw talent in the tough kid from...
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Ancient Rome and PompeiiWhat was it like to be a gladiator? How many people died in the destruction of Pompeii? How did Roman children spend their days? Find out the answers to these questions and others in this nonfiction companion to Vacation Under the Volcano. Illustrations.Author: Mary...
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DK Eyewitness Books: Mummy: Discover the Secrets of Mummies--From the Early Embalming, to Bodies Preserved in [With Clip-Art CD and Poster]Help your child learn all about mummies using this fact-packed guide. Let your child be an eyewitness to the amazing secrets of ancient mummies from different countries and cultures--from the chemicals Egyptians used to embalm the dead of Egypt to the artifacts buried with...
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Basher Basics: GrammarBasher Basics: Grammar created and illustrated by Simon Basher, Written by Mary Budzik: It used to be that learning grammar was one of the most boring exercises ever, but not anymore Using his trademark personality-based approach, Basher illustrates each grammar basic - from parts...
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Queen Elizabeth II: Her StoryQueen Elizabeth II, Her Story recounts the story of Queen Elizabeth's life, from when she was a young princess, to her coronation in 1953 through to becoming the longest reigning British monarch in 2015 and celebrating her 90th birthday in 2016. From the first...
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DK Super Readers Level 3 Animal Hide and SeekFind out about some animal magic! Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about how animals keep themselves safe and hidden, as if by magic - a high-quality, fun, nonfiction reader - carefully leveled to...
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DK Super Readers Level 3 Eruption!Watch out for some wild weather! Make reading your superpower with DK's beautiful, leveled nonfiction. Use your reading superpowers to learn all about volcanoes from where they start to what happens when they erupt, famous eruptions, how we can learn about them and even...
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52 Weeks with Jesus for Kids: A DevotionalMeet the One Who Changed Everything You've heard the name "Jesus" a bunch of times. Your parents and other grown-ups have talked about Him. And some of your friends have too. You've read about Him in your Bible. But deep down you don't really...
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Sacagawea: Journey Into the WestA biography of Sacagawea, the Native American woman who served as an interpreter on the Lewis and Clark Expedition.Author: Jessica GundersonPublisher: Capstone PressPublished: 09/01/2006Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.21lbsSize: 8.78h x 7.02w x 0.09dISBN: 9780736896634Audience: 08 - 14Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.6Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle...
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A Day in the Life of a Construction WorkerThis book follows a construction worker through the work day, and describes the occupation and what the job requires.Author: Heather AdamsonPublisher: Capstone PressPublished: 09/01/2000Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.16lbsSize: 8.00h x 8.00w x 0.10dISBN: 9780736846691Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz...
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The Nervous SystemThis graphic nonfiction book introduces the nervous system of the human body. The Building Blocks of Life Science volumes feature whimsical characters to guide young readers through topics exploring the human body systems. Full-page or full-spread diagrams detail the different parts of each body...
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Boats Are BusyA first book of boats for the youngest enthusiasts, featuring 15 different boats and a bonus nautical flag per vesselFrom sailboats to ferry boats, tankers to clippers, young readers will learn to identify and define a range of floating crafts. Each of 15 boats...
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Harold's Hungry EyesA stylish depiction of the life of a food-obsessed urban dog, with hints of edible humourLike most dogs, Harold is food-obsessed; unlike most dogs, he imagines food in the most unlikely places - on buildings, cars, mailboxes, even fire hydrants! When Harold gets lost...
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