New Children's Nonfiction Books

Provides information about crocodiles, including anatomy, feeding habits, and behavior.

Teaches how to keep insect pests out of gardens, utilizing such methods as growing different plants together, enticing birds and bats, and planting vegetables bugs hate.

Explains how to use such organic fertilizers as compost, green sand, mulch, bone meal, and green manure to keep soil healthy.

Teaches how to prepare soil for gardening, including choosing a site for a bed, building a frame, and creating a blanket of leaves or grass.

Describing various examples, the author provides an intriguing look at turtles, at the ecosystems that support their survival, and at the efforts of some people to save them.

Explains how flight works, looks at the history of human attempts at flight, and describes the different roles and responsibilities of aerospace engineers.

Introduces African mythology and its origins through facts and dramatic retellings, looking at the structure of the mythological and spiritual worlds and the gods, goddesses, and heroes featured in legend.

History and information about military aircraft carriers.

Highlights the life and accomplishments of the Nobel Prize-winning physicist whose ideas about light changed scientists' understanding of the universe.

"Lively text and fun illustrations describe how to draw cool fashions"--Provided by publisher.

Gives a brief overview of the development of the game of baseball and recounts the record-setting feats of offensive players, defensive players, and teams up through 2012 MLB season.

Introduced by a short history of the game, presents records of top players, teams, and games in the sport of football.

"Describes various robots and robotic vehicles used by the U.S. military in combat and reconnaissance work"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the notable skippers, boats, and moments in the history of the America's Cup, and describes the rules, strategies, and dangers of sailing.

Explains what to do when experiencing feelings of anger.

Chronicles the search for habitable extrasolar planets, from the earliest discoveries to the Kepler space telescope.

Learn facts about the state of Arizona.

"Full-color photographs and simple text introduce baboons"--

Describes the history and styles of ballet, including steps, top dancers, and the clothes they wear.

Discusses the history of book banning and looks at the different reasons why books are challenged.

A biography of Barack Obama for early readers.

"A basic introduction to beetles, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as their ability to make sounds or glow"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the ways in which birthdays are celebrated in various countries around the world.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of bison, shaggy beasts of the plains and woods. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why bison have humps"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at how some media projects unrealistic standards of beauty and the effects of these depictions on young audiences, while also examining how advertising campaigns and programs have aimed to help children accept themselves.

"Describes the care, training, and rearing of the boxer. Also explains the boxer's unique characteristics and history"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the different types of mammals, amphibians, and insects that make their home in a burrow.

Learn about the natural habitat, physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, and behavior of the supersized cane toad that can grow to be the size of a soccer ball!

"A simple biography for early readers about Carter G. Woodson's life"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes safe cell phone usage and ways to avoid dangerous situations, such as identity theft, cyberbullying, or predators"--Provided by publisher.

Presents chameleons, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, color-changing abilities, and feeding behavior.

"Discusses the selection, housing, diet, handling, grooming, and health of a new cat"--Provided by publisher.

"Discusses the selection, housing, diet, and health of a new fish"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to Christmas traditions around the world explains the origins of the holiday and describes how it is celebrated in the United States, the Netherlands, Egypt, and other countries.

Describes Earth's environment and various climates, as well as the damage being done by air, water, and soil pollution to the Earth and its inhabitants.

Presents information about electricity, how it is flows through different materials, and how those different materials are used to conduct or insulate electric current.

Provides eight dairy-free recipes for young cooks, including Tehina tofu scramble, super broccoli salad, and mini corn dogs.

Presents kid-friendly recipes for such raw food dishes as hummus dip and fridge cookies, and covers basic baking techniques, tools, and ingredients.

Examines the danger facing life on Earth from a possible asteroid impact.

Learn facts about the state of Delaware.

Describes wild dogs, including African wild dogs, coyotes, dingoes, and dholes, and the packs in which they live, discussing their rank systems and how they find food, train their young, communicate, and keep their territory safe.

Explores the science of sound and the disgusting aspects of it, including ear anatomy, revolting sounds, and animal noises.

Explores some of the ways in which Easter's celebrated in various countries around the world.

Easy recipes for fall using seasonal ingredients. Each recipe includes a nutrition tip and a fact box, as well as a list of tools and ingredients and easy, step-by-step instructions.

In 'Flemish Giant Rabbit: The Worlds Biggest Bunny,' eye-popping color photos paired with simple, grade-appropriate text will engage children as they learn about the physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, and behavior of this supersized animal. A comparison diagram is also included to show readers the animal in relation to a familiar object.

"This football-themed color book features full-color photographs and fun, simple text"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces freshwater fishing, discussing what techniques work best for catching different fish, what type of gear is required, how regulations help preserve fish populations, and how to prepare and cook the catch.

Offers instructions for creating easy fabric craft projects using felt, buttons, old fabric, glue, and scissors.

Offers instructions for using paint to create such colorful art and handicraft projects as a color wheel, wrapping paper, and foil prints.

Discusses the life of the Olympian, including her family, how she started in gymnastics, and her Olympic success.

"Describes safe online gaming and ways to avoid dangerous situations, such as identity theft, cyberbullying, or predators"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitats, and behaviors of the gecko.

Introduces the giant river otter, describing its physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and ways in which young otters learn how to survive from older family members.

Introduces the giant weta, a type of grasshopper that lives on lislands near New Zealand, describing its physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and the way in which it defends itself against predators.

"Lively text and fun illustrations describe how to draw cool fashions"--Provided by publisher.

"On September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked two planes and crashed them into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. Shortly after the towers fell, rescuers rushed in to search for survivors. To help out, they brought along hundreds of highly trained search-and-rescue dogs. Climbing over mounds of twisted metal and sharp steel beams, these heroic dogs made up the largest canine rescue operation in U.S. history. Look inside to find out more about the ways these brave canines r

"Lively text and fun illustrations describe how to draw cool fashions"--Provided by publisher.

"Nine-year-old Alice takes a camping road trip across Canada with Gran and her cousin Cal. Starting in Newfoundland and traveling through every province and territory, the trio records their amazing journey through blogs, poems, tweets, and songs as they discover Canada's fascinating history, founders, landmarks, nature, and geography."--P. [4] of cover.

"A survey of the painting genre that focuses on grand historical figures and scenes, examining the genre's origins and introducing its notable artists, works, and styles throughout history"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the phenomena of heat and cold, their causes, effects, measurement, and influence on our lives.

"Describes the history, care, and training of hounds used for hunting"--Provided by publisher.

When a witch's curse turns young Sophie into an old woman, she runs away from home. Soon she finds work as a cleaning woman in a moving castle belonging to the mysterious wizard Howl. A fire demon named Calcifer offers to remove Sophie's curse if she will help to free him from his magical contract with Howl.

Provides information about humpback whales, including habitat, life cycle, eating habits, and intelligence.

"What do 'I Scream!' and 'Ice Cream!' have in common? Nothing--besides the fact that they sound the same! The ever-surprising Amy Krouse Rosenthal unleashes her prolific wit in this silly and smart book of wordplay. Perfectly complemented by equally clever illustrations from the talented and internationally renowned Serge Bloch, this mind-bending book will have young readers thinking about words in an entirely new way!"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the anatomy, behavior, and life cycle of chipmunks.

Presents iguanas, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, and feeding behavior.

Learn facts about the state of Indiana.

Looks at the famous drivers, champions, and moments in the history of the Indianapolis 500.

Explains how the human brain works, including the brain stem, midbrain, and the medulla.

Explains how the human heart works, including such concepts as the circulatory system, the arteries, and the capillaries.

Discover how your lungs work.

This fun and easy introduction to how the stomach works includes simple activities and crafts like sugar or spice and follow your food and how to make a stomach.

Presents the latest information about Mars, discussing the growing body of evidence that water--and therefore the potential for life--was or is present on Mars.

Aged thirteen in 1951, Tania feels like an outsider at her cousins' hotel but guest Jackie Robinson invites her to play ping pong with him, which is the start of a friendship that lasts until the baseball legend's death in 1972.

Describes the life and travels of Jacques Cartier, the sixteenth-century French navigator who made three voyages to what is today known as Canada, in search of a northwest passage to China.

Introduces jaguars, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and predatory behavior.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the Dutch painter known for his use of color, discussing his childhood, art education, family life, and famous works.

Presents information about Jujitsu, including its history, equipment, safety, and technique.

Introduces karate, describing the equipment required; different stances, punches, blocks, and kicks; important terms; and how to improve technique.

Readers learn about kayaking and rafting.

Describes how knights were trained in the Middle Ages, the armor they wore, and how they held tournaments to display their skills, and looks at knighthood in modern times.

Introduces komodo dragons, discussing their physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, diet, body parts, and life cycle.

"Describes the care, training, and rearing of the Labrador retriever. Also explains the Labrador retriever's unique characteristics and history"--Provided by publisher.

"A survey of the painting genre that focuses on landforms and elements of nature, examining the genre's origins and introducing its notable artists, works, and styles throughout history"--Provided by publisher.

Profiles leaders and generals from both the British Army and the patriots, including George Washington, King George III, and Samuel Adams.

"Discusses where the ingredients for making a chocolate cake come from, including the plant or animal origins of sugar, butter, flour, eggs, and cocoa. Includes recipe for chocolate cake"--Provided by publisher.

"Discusses the different fibers and textiles our clothing is made from, including cotton, wool, and other natural and synthetic fabrics"--Provided by publisher.

"Briefly discusses the history of the printed word and details how books are published today, from the author's idea to editing and design, 4-color printing, and distribution"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at what life is like at a polar research station, including what is required to keep them running, the challenges of adjusting to life at the pole, and what the workers do for fun.

Explains the California gold rush, including how it started, what kind of equipment prospectors used, and the social changes caused by gold rush.

Discusses life in the American West, including cattle drives, outlaws, and battles with Native American tribes.

Looks at what life is like aboard a military submarine, including a history of submarine vehicles, the challenges of adjusting to life underwater, and the usage of sonar.

Discusses the life of sailors on an aircraft carrier, including specific details on pilots, fuel technicians, and munitions experts.

Looks at what life is like aboard the International Space Station, including a history of space stations, the challenges of adjusting to life in space, and the safety measures utilized.

Describes lion prides, discussing their rank systems and how they find food, train their young, communicate, and keep their territory safe.

Search for hidden characters from the Disney-Pixar movie Brave.

A look and find book searching cartoon Avengers characters from Marvel comics.

"A simple biography for early readers about Louis Armstrong's life"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the weaponry and tactical maneuvers used during the Persian Gulf War.

Profiles the life and career of astronaut Mae Jemison.

Explains the basics of how to make an animated film, discussing how to choose a style, providing modeling advice, proposing plot lines, and suggesting equipment.

"Full-color photographs and simple text introduce mandrills"--Provided by publisher.

"A simple biography about Martin Luther King, Jr. for early readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Read about Mary McLeod Bethune's life. Discover how she started a school, and worked in the White House"--Provided by publisher.

Uses word problem examples in the kitchen to introduce the concept of fractions.

A children's cookbook featuring recipes for meat dishes, including Asian shrimp stir fry, chicken kebabs, and taco meatballs.

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of Mississippi"--Provided by publisher.

Learn about monkeys including details regarding their behavior, families, and environment.

Describes the annual Iditarod dog sled race in Alaska and the sled dogs who compete in it.

Learn facts about the state of New Mexico.

Learn facts about the state of North Carolina.

Presents a guide to Greek mythology, providing profiles of gods and goddesses along with information on monsters, heroes, and the underworld.

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of Ohio"--Provided by publisher.

Learn facts about the state of Oregon.

"This book includes 12 projects involving different painting techniques such as watercolor acrylic, sgraffito, and more. Includes tips on finding materials and general art techniques"--Provided by publisher.

Learn facts about the state of Pennsylvania.

Infographics illustrate facts about the Earth, providing information about such topics as the rock and water cycles, the world's tallest mountains, and tectonic plates.

"A survey of the painting genre that focuses on intimate likenesses of human figures, examining the genre's origins and introducing its notable artists, works, and styles throughout history"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn how rain forms, what floods and droughts are, and why rain is an important part of our weather"--P. [4] of cover.

"These heartwarming stories of animal babies, rescued and nursed back to health by humans, will pull at the heart strings and make kids realize there's a survivor inside all of us. This reader is illustrated with adorable photographs that document these animals' recoveries. The carefully written text guarantees a successful and rewarding reading experience for level 1 readers"--

Introduces sharks, and includes information on their hunting, breeding, and threats to their habitat and survival.

This book tells of our solar system, identifying the sun, the planets, the moons, and the comets and asteroids.

Learn facts about the state of South Dakota.

An introduction to submarines, covering their history, construction, propulsion, crew, and different types.

A guide to preparing, conducting, and reporting information gathered during an interview.

"With colorful photographs and interactive examples, Bruce Goldstone introduces children to the ideas of something being possible, probable, or impossible. Each spread features an easy-to-understand, fun scenario such as dice rolling and bowling, with questions about probable outcomes and simple explanations. In the vein of GREAT ESTIMATIONS, this is a perfect book for getting across important math concepts in a fun way"--

This book is a collection of concept sketches, concept art, backgrounds, character designs (including painted versions), and still images for Hayao Miyazaki's animated film, Howl's Moving Castle, based on the book by Diana Wynne Jones. All concept sketches are by Miyazaki. Concept art and backgrounds are by the art staff supervised by art director. The background art and still imageds for this book were created from digital data. Scene images without captions are sitll images.

Discusses the historical background and significance of the Articles of Confederation, the people responsible for drafting it, and how the National Archives protects the original document.

Presents the history of the Boston Massacre, including the British efforts to tax the colonies that caused the uneasy situation in Boston, the events that led to the shooting, the reactions of the British and the colonists, and the trial.

Presents the history of the French and Indian War, including the conflicts between Britain, France, and Native Americans that led to the war, the events of the war, the conquest of Quebec, and the results and their effects on the colonies.

A themed collection of prayers combines pastel illustrations and motifs with prayers from the Bible and Christian traditions throughout the world and history.

In this version of "The Little Red Hen," set at a farm, the other animals eat and play while the little gray bunny does all the chores in the barn, until one day he teaches them a lesson about laziness.

Infographics illustrate facts about the natural world, providing information about such topics as energy production, food webs, threatened species, and record-breaking animals.

The child of two scientists sets out to do research into what sort of an animal would make the best pet and reaches a surprising conclusion.

From its origins in Japanese comics, manga has become one of the most popular and dynamic drawing styles in the world, used in animation, gaming, advertising, and design. This useful guide provides step-by-step instruction to help aspiring artists draw manga like the experts. Readers learn to draw characters that fit the manga "look" and exude personality, glamour, and polish. They learn to sketch well-proportioned figures and create faces with character and expression. Readers also learn to dra

Examines fourteen major works of Renaissance art, as well as maps, documents, and other artifacts, and considers what they reveal about the trade, cities, private life, warfare and weapons, printing, science, and other aspects of the period.

Examines the causes of the American Revolution and the early rebellions, including the French and Indian War, unfair taxation, and the Boston Tea Party.

The Wing Wing brothers attend a carnival where they test their strength, participate in a hot dog eating contest, and go on a ride, all while learning about counting, adding, and subtracting by tens.

Introduces the three-toed sloth, describing its physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and ways in which it protects itself from predators.

Includes more than sixty maps, graphs, and diagrams depicting the economic, social, political, demographic, and ecological factors that have molded American history.

Defines volume and describes how it is measured.

Learn facts about Washington D.C., the nation's capital.

Learn facts about the state of West Virginia.

Presents information on different kinds of gases and their practical, everyday uses.

An introduction to the example and achievements of the influential civil rights leader poses and answers key questions about his life and time, offering insight into such topics as segregation, the 1963 Civil Rights March, and the history and purpose of his famous speeches.

Reveals facts and trivia about sleeping and nighttime, from the length toenails grow during sleep to animals that only sleep during the day, orchids that bloom at night, and the length of one night on Saturn.

Offers questions and answers about topics including why cats' eyes shine in the dark, why the sky is blue, why peaches are fuzzy, how bees make honey, why soap is slippery, and why some people bring their own bags to the supermarket.

"Uses photos to help describe the changes that happen to the weather, plants, and animals in winter. Mentions the holidays and events that usually occur in winter months"--Provided by publisher.

Learn facts about the state of Wisconsin.

Describes wolf packs, discussing their rank systems and how they find food, train their young, communicate, and keep their territory safe.

"Describes the role spies played during World War II. Readers' choices reveal various historical details"--

Presents information about yoga, including examples of some yoga poses, how yoga exercises the body, the health benefits it provides, how to prepare for a yoga session, and how to do it safely.