Browse: Non-Fiction for Early Readers
"A non-fiction exploration of the different kinds of beaks birds have and what they use them for"--…
Explains how apples were brought to America, how they grow, their traditional uses and cultural significance, and some of the varieties grown.…
All the Way to the Top : How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Ch
"Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, Jennifer Keelan grew up battling--and overcoming--the limitations others set for her. From a lack of cutaway curbs and bus lifts to being denied enrollment at her neighborhood school, Jennifer was continually blocked from living the life she wanted. But after discovering the wor…
An introduction to genetic code combines simple, engaging language and expressive, child-friendly illustrations to explain how biological life grows and changes and how DNA combines to make humans both unique and connected to all life on the planet.…
"Around the world, baby animals move in different ways. Whether it's egret chicks practicing flapping their wings or zebra calves learning to run just a few hours after they're born, baby animals on the go are not only adorable-they can teach us about animal behavior, too. The second book in the Baby Animals series sho…
The Spirit of Springer : the Real-life Rescue of an Orphaned Orca
"A heart-warming and true story about an orphaned orca named Springer who was found swimming alone in the Puget Sound in 2002. The book takes us on Springer's journey from being near starvation to rescued to then the challenges of her release, eventual adoption, and the start of her own family."--…
Honeybee : the Busy Life of Apis Mellifera
Describes the life cycle of the hard-working honeybee.…
The Power of Her Pen : the Story of Groundbreaking Journalist Ethel L. Payne
Ethel L. Payne always had an ear for stories. Seeking truth, justice, and equality, Ethel followed stories from her school newspaper in Chicago to Japan during World War II. It even led her to the White House briefing room, where she broke barriers as one of the first black journalists. Ethel wasn't afraid to ask the t…
"A non-fiction introduction to the massive scale of the known universe"--…
The Oldest Student : How Mary Walker Learned to Read
"A picture book biography sharing the inspiring and incredible true story of the nation's oldest student, Mary Walker, who learned to read at the age of 116"--…
Exquisite : the Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks
A biography of African American poet, Gwendolyn Brooks.…
Highlights some of the rallying causes for organized marches throughout history.…
"A non-fiction picture book about skulls, and all the things they are good for."--…
Cubs in the Tub : the True Story of the Bronx Zoo's First Woman Zookeeper
"Readers are told the story of Helen Martini's care for lion and tiger cubs, and her emergence as the Bronx Zoo's first woman zookeeper"--…
"A timely picture book that acts as an introduction to civics for young readers"--…
"Every evening, from the time she was a child, Maria Mitchell stood on her rooftop with her telescope and swept the sky. And then one night she saw something unusual--a comet no one had ever seen before! Miss Mitchell's extraordinary discovery made her famous the world over and paved the way for her to become America's…
The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver
The inspirational story of George Washington Carver and his childhood secret garden is brought to life in this picture book biography by the author-illustrator team behind Muhammad Ali: A Champion Is Born. When George Washington Carver was just a young child, he had a secret: a garden of his own. Here, he rolled dirt b…
Saving Lady Liberty : Joseph Pulitzer's Fight for the Statue of Liberty
When Joseph Pulitzer first saw the Statue of Liberty's head in Paris, he shared sculptor Auguste Bartholdi's dream of seeing France's gift of friendship stand in the New York harbor. Pulitzer loved words, and the word he loved best was liberty. Frustrated that many, especially wealthy New Yorkers, were not interested i…
Ocean Speaks : How Marie Tharp Revealed the Ocean's Biggest Secret
From a young age, Marie Tharp loved watching the world. She loved solving problems. And she loved pushing the limits of what girls and women were expected to do and be. In the mid-twentieth century, women were not welcome in the sciences, but Marie was tenacious. She got a job in a laboratory at Cambridge University, N…
"Welcome to Owl School! Professor Olaf Owl is here to tell you everything you need to know about being an owl, from hunting to camouflage to seeing in the dark."--…
Fauja Singh Keeps Going : the True Story of the Oldest Person to Ever Run a Mara
"The inspiring true story of Fauja Singh, who broke world records to become the first one hundred-year-old to run a marathon, shares valuable lessons on the source of his grit, determination to overcome obstacles, and commitment to positive representation of the Sikh community"--…
Unspeakable : the Tulsa Race Massacre
"Celebrated author Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrator Floyd Cooper provide a powerful look at the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation's history"--…
"Introduction to weather using simple text, question and answer format, illustrations and photos. Features include puzzles and games, fun facts, a resource list, and an index"--Provided by publisher.…
Opening the Road : Victor Hugo Green and His Green Book
"A nonfiction picture book about The Green Book, a travel guide for African Americans during segregation, and the man who wrote it"--…
Itzhak : a Boy Who Loved the Violin
"Before becoming one of the greatest violinists of all time, Itzhak Perlman was simply a boy who loved music. Raised by a poor immigrant family in a tiny Tel Aviv apartment, baby Itzhak was transformed by the sounds from his family's kitchen radio--graceful classical symphonies, lively klezmer tunes, and soulful cantor…
An introduction, in simple text and illustrations, to farming and the work done on a farm throughout the seasons.…
The Boy Who Invented the Popsicle : the Cool Science Behind Frank Epperson's Fam
"A curious child who always knew he wanted to be an inventor when he grew up, Frank spent much of his youth experimenting in his basement laboratory -- mixing and measuring, testing and inspecting, studying and scrutinizing. One of his favorite things to experiment with was soda water, and one day after discovering the…
A Computer Called Katherine : How Katherine Johnson Helped Put America on the Mo
Biography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson.…
The Big Bang presents the mystery of how the universe began in a way we can all understand. Written by an astrophysicist, the pages describe what we know--and what we don't--in a compelling, accessible way.…
Harlem Grown : How One Big Idea Transformed a Neighborhood
"Once there was a lot full of trash. Now there is a lush, green farm. This is the story of Harlem Grown, a garden in New York City"--…
"Introduction to modes of transportation using simple text, question and answer format, illustrations and photos. Features include puzzles and games, fun facts, a resource list, and an index"--Provided by publisher.…
Buzzing with Questions : the Inquisitive Mind of Charles Henry Turner
Questions buzzed endlessly in Charles Henry Turner's mind. Fascinated by bugs and other animals, he wondered: Can spiders learn? How do ants find their way home? Can bugs see color? --from dust jacket.…
The House by the Lake : the True Story of a House, Its History, and the Four Fam
Grades 2-4. Houses can hold mysteries, as most children know. Around this truth, Harding has built a story about one particular house in Germany that witnessed history. Outside of Berlin, this home with blue shutters, beside a lake, holds a great deal of appeal, and readers will relate to the various children who lived…
Homes in the Wild : Where Baby Animals and Their Parents Live
"A peek inside the homes--from burrow deep underground to nests high in the trees--where baby animals live and grow"--…
An introduction to an assortment of the world's frog species discusses their colors, shapes, and sizes; many different habitats; their lifecycle; and how they find food, escape danger, and attract a mate.…
Joe Biden grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the oldest of four children. His parents always encouraged him and his siblings to be independent and strong. The family moved to Wilmington, Delaware, where at twenty-nine, Biden was elected one the youngest United States Senators ever elected. This is his story.…
"Through carefully leveled text and powerful images, explores levers, a useful simple machine"--…
"Through carefully leveled text and powerful images, explores wheels and axles, a useful simple machine"--…
Discover how our five senses work and help us to understand the world around us. With repetitive and easy to read text and simple diagrams this series is an ideal introduction for younger readers.…
The Seed of Compassion : Lessons from the Life and Teachings of His Holiness the
One of today's most inspiring world leaders was once an ordinary child named Lhamo Thondup. In a small village in Tibet, his mother was his first great teacher of compassion. In everyday moments from his childhood, young readers begin to see that important lessons are all around us, and that they, too, can grow to trul…
16 Words : William Carlos Williams & "the Red Wheelbarrow"
"This is the story of great American poet William Carlos Williams and how being mindful can result in the creation of a great poem like 'The Red Wheelbarrow'"--…
"From the creators of You Are Stardust and Wild Ideas comes a new informational picture book that explores how humans are inextricably connected to nature. This book draws examples from the clouds and the cosmos, the seafloor and the surface of our skin, to show how we are never alone: we are always surrounded and supp…
Sophia Spencer has loved bugs ever since a butterfly landed on her shoulder--and wouldn't leave!--at a butterfly conservancy when she was only two-and-a-half years old. In preschool and kindergarten, Sophia was thrilled to share what she knew about grasshoppers (her very favorite insects), as well as ants and fireflies…
Bones in the White House : Thomas Jefferson's Mammoth
"The story of President Thomas Jefferson's quest to locate and assemble the first full mastodon skeleton in American history."--…
A Likkle Miss Lou : How Jamaican Poet Louise Bennett Coverley Found Her Voice
"Miss Lou" is widely credited as having helped Jamaican Patois recognized as a "nation language." Thanks to her writing and her work in TV and radio, Jamaican Patois was embraced internationally and she created spaces for poets like Mutabaruka and Linton Kwesi Johnson and singers like Bob Marley and Harry Belafonte to …
Little ones will delight in the similarities lion, turtle, and even bee siblings have with human brothers and sisters in this charming read-aloud book. It opens with 10 kinds of animal siblings and segues naturally into young human brothers and sisters. The children reprise the animal actions, from leaping and pouncing…
A Computer Called Katherine : How Katherine Johnson Helped Put America on the Mo
Includes bibliographical references.…
The House by the Lake : the True Story of a House, Its History, and the Four Fam
Thomas Harding adapts his adult memoir of the same name for younger readers, tracing the shadow of war as it falls across a one-story cottage and the people who share it.…
EDUCATIONAL: BIOLOGY. Learn about the amazing life cycles of the animals and insects that live in our world.…
"One day, a girl gets on her motorcycle and rides away. She wants to wander the world. To go... Elsewhere. This is the true story of the first woman to ride a motorcycle around the world alone. Each place has something to teach her. Each place is beautiful. And despite many flat tires and falls, she learns to always ge…
Democracy for Dinosaurs : a Guide for Young Citizens
"Using accessible dinosaur characters and clear language, Democracy for Dinosaurs explores key civic values on every adult's mind and helps show young readers how the things they do every single day can be guided by principles we must share in a democratic society: freedom, fairness, the rule of law, equality, respect …
A simple description of how seasons are caused by the positions of the Earth and the Sun also discusses the delights of each of the seasons.…
The Boy Whose Head Was Filled with Stars : a Life of Edwin Hubble
"How many stars are in the sky? How did the universe begin? Where did it come from? This is the story of Edwin Hubble, a boy fascinated by the stars who surmounted many hurdles to follow his dreams of becoming an astronomer. Using the insights of great mathematicians and endlessly observing the sky, he succeeded in con…
Solar Story : How One Community Lives Alongside the World's Biggest Solar Plant
"A nonfiction picture book about the largest solar power plant in the world"--…
"Told in diary form, My Stinky Summer by S. Bug introduces readers to the stinkbug's life cycle and survival habits"--…
Swish! : the Slam-dunking, Alley-ooping, High-flying Harlem Globetrotters
"In this book you will find one-finger ball-spinning, rapid-fire mini-dribbling, and a ricochet head shot!You will find skilled athletes, expert players, and electrifying performers, all rolled into one! You will find nonstop, give-it-all-you've-got, out-to-win-it, sky's-the-limit BASKETBALL!…
Lift As You Climb : the Story of Ella Baker
"A picture book about the life of civil rights activist Ella Baker"--Provided by publisher.…
"This book explores the death of a loved one through the parallel experiences of other species of animals, similar to Elin's treatment of nature in You Are Stardust and problem-solving in Wild Ideas. As with Elin's previous picture books, A Last Goodbye will combine simple, poetic text with a "big idea"--in this case, …
On the Pacific Coast of North America, sea otters play, dive, and hunt for sea urchins, crabs, abalone, and fish in the lush kelp forests beneath the waves. But there was a time when people hunted the otters almost to extinction. Without sea otters to eat them, an army of hungry sea urchins grew and destroyed entire ke…
"Through carefully leveled text and powerful images, explores wedges a useful simple machine"--…
"Through carefully leveled text and powerful images, explores pulleys a useful simple machine"--…
"B is for Beautiful, Brave, and Bright! And for a Book that takes a Bold journey through the alphabet of Black history and culture. Letter by letter, The ABCs of Black History celebrates a story that spans continents and centuries, triumph and heartbreak, creativity and joy. It's a story of big ideas--P is for Power, S…
In Loren Long's touching interpretation of "Twas the night before Christmas," readers are invited to visit the homes of four families-- each on Christmas Eve. What do these four homes share? The excitement and anticipation of the most splendid night of the year. In this reimagined tale, the author and illustrator remin…
Through the Wardrobe : How C.s. Lewis Created Narnia
A lyrical nonfiction picture book about the inspired life of C.S. Lewis, the beloved author of the Chronicles of Narnia--from Free as a Bird author-illustrator Lina Maslo. Perfect for fans of The Important Thing About Margaret Wise Brown and Some Writer!: The Story of E.B. White. This nonfiction picture book is an exce…
"Whether it's a first bath or a first step, every baby celebrates milestones as they grow. Connecting babies across ecosystems, from polar bear cubs, giraffe calves, and zebra colts to human babies, Sibert medalist Catherine Thimmesh shows how we are all more similar than we realize." -- Back cover.…
Joni : the Lyrical Life of Joni Mitchell
"Joni Mitchell painted with words. Sitting at her piano or strumming the guitar, she turned the words into songs. The songs were like brushstrokes on a canvas, saying things that were not only happy or sad but true. But before composing more than two hundred songs, Joni was a young girl from a town on the Canadian prai…
Dancing Hands : How Teresa Carreno Played the Piano for President Lincoln
Looks at the life and accomplishments of Teresa Carreno, one of the world's most famous pianists who, by age nine, performed for President Abraham Lincoln at the White House.…
Snow Leopard : Ghost of the Mountain
"The people who live among the high peaks of the Himalayas tell stories of a mysterious animal called the gray ghost. To see one, you'd have to be very lucky indeed. Join a zoologist in the Himalayan mountains as he searches for the elusive creature. With her pale gold and silver-gray coat painted with black rosettes, …
"A picture book biography celebrating the life and contributions of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman in Congress, who sought the Democratic nomination to be the president of the United States"--…
Instructions Not Included : How a Team of Women Coded the Future
"The nonfiction story of a team of women innovators, Jean Jennings Bartik, Kay McNulty Mauchly, and Betty Snyder Holberton, who programmed early computer ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer)"--…
Queen of Physics : How Wu Chien Shiung Helped Unlock the Secrets of the Atom
"When Wu Chien Shiung was born in China 100 years ago, girls did not attend school. But her parents named their daughter "Courageous Hero" and encouraged her love of science. This biography follows Wu as she battles sexism at home and racism in the United States of America to become what Newsweek magazine called the "Q…
Anne Frank : the Girl Heard Around the World
"An evocative and accessible picture book about Anne Frank and how she found her voice in a world determined to silence her."--…
All of a Sudden and Forever : Help and Healing After the Oklahoma City Bombing
A profoundly moving nonfiction picture book about tragedy, hope, and healing from the award-winning author. Sometimes bad things happen, and you have to tell everyone. Sometimes terrible things happen, and everybody knows. On April 19, 1995, something terrible happened in Oklahoma City: a bomb exploded, and people were…
The Teachers March! : How Selma's Teachers Changed History
"Reverend F.D. Reese was a leader of the Voting Rights Movement in Selma, Alabama. As a teacher and principal, he recognized that his colleagues were viewed with great respect in the city. Could he convince them to risk their jobs--and perhaps their lives--by organizing a teachers-only march to the county courthouse to…
What Do You Do if You Work at the Zoo?
From Caldecott Honor winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page comes an early introduction to one of young readers favorite places: the zoo! Just a few things that a zookeeper might do at their job to keep their animals healthy, well fed, and safe would be to brush a hippo's tusks, play soccer with a rhino, or pretend …
A Computer Called Katherine : How Katherine Johnson Helped Put America on the Mo
Shares the story of the pioneering African American mathematician, Katherine Johnson, who helped calculate America's first manned flight into space, its first manned orbit of Earth, and the world's first trip to the moon.…
"A non-fiction guide to finding and observing birds for young bird-watchers."--…
R-e-s-p-e-c-t : Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul
"Aretha Franklin was born to sing. The daughter of a pastor and a gospel singer, her musical talent was clear from her earliest days in her father's Detroit church. Aretha sang with a soaring voice that spanned more than three octaves. Her incredible talent and string of hit songs earned her the title "the Queen of Sou…
Learn about the amazing life cycles of the animals and insects that live in our world. With easy to read text and informative diagrams, this series is a perfect introduction for young readers. Ages 5+…
Flight for Freedom : the Wetzel Family's Daring Escape from East Germany
"Many people attempted daring escapes over the Berlin Wall, and most failed, giving their lives for the hope of freedom. This is the true story of one child, Peter Wetzel, and his family's daring escape from East Berlin to West Berlin via handmade hot air balloon in 1979"--…
A Girl Named Rosita : the Story of Rita Moreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblaz
"The life of Puerto Rican actress, dancer, and singer Rita Moreno, from her girlhood journey to the United States to her rise as a timeless superstar"--…
"Connects babies across our ecosystem with compelling photographs and a poetic text that shows how the everyday milestones babies take parallel animals' in the world." -- Amazon.com.…
Discover how our five senses work and help us to understand the world around us.…
"Sarah E. Goode was one of the first African-American women to get a US patent. Working in her furniture store, she recognized a need for a multi-use bed and through hard work, ingenuity, and determination, invented her unique cupboard bed. She built more than a piece of furniture. She built a life far away from slaver…