New Children's Nonfiction Books
New arrivals added to our Children's Nonfiction Collection in the last 7 days
| Title |
Date added |
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|---|---|---|
| Leaders & generals of the American Revolution by Hamilton, John, 1959- |
Profiles leaders and generals from both the British Army and the patriots, including George Washington, King George III, and Samuel Adams. |
May 14, 2013 |
| Knights by Lee, Sally. |
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. |
May 14, 2013 |
| Global positioning system - who's tracking you? by Gray, Leon, 1974- |
An introduction to GPS describes what it is, how it works, its many applications, and concerns about privacy that its use raises. |
May 14, 2013 |
| The road to war / The Road to War by Hamilton, John, 1959- |
Examines the causes of the American Revolution and the early rebellions, including the French and Indian War, unfair taxation, and the Boston Tea Party. |
May 14, 2013 |
| Conductors and insulators by Shea, C. O., 1978- |
Presents information about electricity, how it is flows through different materials, and how those different materials are used to conduct or insulate electric current. |
May 14, 2013 |
| Amazing military robots by Price, Sean. |
"Describes various robots and robotic vehicles used by the U.S. military in combat and reconnaissance work"--Provided by publisher. |
May 14, 2013 |
| Cell phone safety by Allen, Kathy. |
"Describes safe cell phone usage and ways to avoid dangerous situations, such as identity theft, cyberbullying, or predators"--Provided by publisher. |
May 14, 2013 |
| Banned books by LuÌsted, Marcia Amidon. |
Discusses the history of book banning and looks at the different reasons why books are challenged. |
May 14, 2013 |
| Ballet by Royston, Angela, 1945- |
Describes the history and styles of ballet, including steps, top dancers, and the clothes they wear. |
May 14, 2013 |
| Baboons by McCarthy, Cecilia Pinto. |
"Full-color photographs and simple text introduce baboons"-- |
May 14, 2013 |
| Body image and the media by Conway, Celeste. |
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. |
May 14, 2013 |
| African myths and legends by Chambers, Catherine, 1954- |
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. |
May 14, 2013 |
| Jaguars by Lynette, Rachel. |
Introduces jaguars, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and predatory behavior. |
May 15, 2013 |
| Is there life on Mars? by Portman, Michael, 1976- |
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. |
May 15, 2013 |
| Inside the stomach by Halvorson, Karin, 1979- |
Explains how the human stomach and digestive system work, including information on the senses of taste and smell, the pharynx, and the intestines. |
May 15, 2013 |
| Inside the lungs by Halvorson, Karin, 1979- |
Explains how human lungs and the respiratory system work, including information on the trachea, the bronchi, the diaphragm, and the vocal cords. |
May 15, 2013 |
| Inside the brain by Halvorson, Karin, 1979- |
Explains how the human brain works, including the brain stem, midbrain, and the medulla. |
May 15, 2013 |
| I see a chipmunk by Appleby, Alex. |
Describes the anatomy, behavior, and life cycle of chipmunks. |
May 15, 2013 |
| Hounds - loyal hunting companions by Levine, Becky. |
"Describes the history, care, and training of hounds used for hunting"--Provided by publisher. |
May 15, 2013 |
| A green kid's guide to organic fertilizers by Lay, Richard. |
Explains how to use such organic fertilizers as compost, green sand, mulch, bone meal, and green manure to keep soil healthy. |
May 15, 2013 |