New Children's Nonfiction Books
New arrivals added to our Children's Nonfiction Collection in the last 7 days
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Date added |
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| South American tapirs by Lynette, Rachel. |
Introduces South American tapirs, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and how they protect themselves from predators. |
May 25, 2013 |
| Sound in the real world by Milios, Rita. |
Describes the properties of sound, its study by scientists, and the use of sound technology, and discusses sound in both the human and animal worlds. |
May 25, 2013 |
| Spider monkeys by Dunn, Mary R. |
"Full-color photographs and simple text introduce spider monkeys"--Provided by publisher. |
May 25, 2013 |
| Let's go to the playground / Find Out About Forces and Motion by Walton, Ruth. |
"Discusses simple physics, including levers, and forces, including gravity and centrifugal force, that are present when playing on a playground. Includes science experiments that demonstrate forces"-- |
May 25, 2013 |
| Lady Jane Grey by Carr, Simonetta. |
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May 25, 2013 |
| Spring by Turnbull, Stephanie. |
"Uses photos to help describe the changes that happen to the weather, plants, and animals in spring. Mentions the holidays and events that usually occur in spring months"--Provided by publisher. |
May 25, 2013 |
| Life in the American colonies by Rajczak, Kristen. |
Discusses everyday life in the American colonies, including why people came to the colonies, the kinds of food they ate, and what colonial governments were like. |
May 25, 2013 |
| Life at a polar research station by Britton, Arthur K. |
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. |
May 25, 2013 |
| Let's ride a bike / Find Out All About Bicycles by Walton, Ruth. |
"Discusses uses of bicycles, how bikes are made and designed, and bicycle safety and riding tips"-- |
May 25, 2013 |
| Let's read a book / Find Out About Books and How They Are Made by Walton, Ruth. |
"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. |
May 25, 2013 |
| Winter punches to nut crunches by La Penta, Marilyn. |
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May 25, 2013 |
| Winter by Turnbull, Stephanie. |
"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. |
May 25, 2013 |
| Squirrel monkeys by Lynette, Rachel. |
Introduces squirrel monkeys, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and how they communicate with each other. |
May 25, 2013 |
| Spring spreads to "nutty" breads by La Penta, Marilyn. |
Provides recipes featuring seasonal fruits and vegetables, including apricot oatmeal cookies, carrot vegetable soup, and healthy artichoke spread. |
May 25, 2013 |
| St. Louis Cardinals by Gilbert, Sara. |
"A simple introduction to the St. Louis Cardinals major league baseball team, including its start in 1882, its World Series triumphs, and its stars throughout the years"--Provided by publisher. |
May 25, 2013 |
| Time for kids almanac 2014 by Time for Kids (COR) |
A comprehensive reference includes the latest information on world statistics, famous people, space, history, geography, presidents, sports statistics, and inventions. |
May 25, 2013 |
| Strange but True - Tiny Creatures by Bradley, Timothy J. |
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May 25, 2013 |
| 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 25, 2013 |
| What makes a baby by Silverberg, Cory. |
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May 25, 2013 |
| That's a possibility! - a book about what might happen by Goldstone, Bruce. |
"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"-- |
May 25, 2013 |