New arrivals added to our Children's Nonfiction Collection in the last 7 days
"What do Earth's atmosphere and a glass-covered building have in common? Both can keep things hot! Explore the greenhouse effect with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid comprehension. It's key environmental science curriculum made approachable for all"--
"From how we throw away trash to the ways we use electricity, our habits affect the size of our carbon footprint. The bigger our carbon footprint, the more greenhouse gas is in the air. This contributes to climate change. How can we help the planet? Simple actions we can take every day can make a big difference! Learn how changing our habits can save the world. Fun illustrations, exciting photos, and encouraging text make having an impact easy!"--
"Learn how education and government policy impacted generations of Indigenous families. Readers will understand the legacy of boarding schools on Indigenous cultures and the resilience of those cultures today. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the Indigenous communities in the United States in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Indigenous historian and public scholar Heather Bruegl, a citizen of the
"Explores how the James Webb Space Telescope has allowed scientists to study stars and the dense clouds of space dust where they are born"--
"Tiny, buzzing bees flit from flower to flower. All around, plants are in bloom and animals are munching away at juicy, ripe fruit thanks to the hard work of these important pollinators. Bees are vital to their ecosystems, helping ground complex food websthat feeds creatures big and small. Uncover the truth about this important keystone species, explore how bees shape entire ecosystems, and learn what's at risk if these buzzing bugs were to disappear. Approachable text and engaging images bring
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Apr 18, 2024
Presents an overview of the Afghanistan War, including history, important people and battles, and a time line of events.
"Did you know the average American creates more than 4 pounds of waste per day? Check out these 10 easy ways to cut your trash output, plus an activity to help you do so. Find out what tips work for you and spread the word. Together, we can make a difference!"--
"Fury faces, scaly flippers, and green vines are disappearing. Why are so many animals and plants disappearing? Climate change is threatening a wave of extinction. Explore the threat to life on Earth with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculumof upper-elementary and middle school students and text written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible, and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding to aid comprehension. It's
"The social movements that defined the mid-20th century had lasting impacts on American society. This book takes a look at the American Indian Movement and how its activism brought much-needed attention to the injustices Indigenous Americans faced. The Racial Justice in America: Indigenous Peoples series explores the issues specific to the Indigenous communities in the United States in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. This series was written by Indigenous historian and public sc
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Apr 11, 2024
Part science, part adventure, a dog scientist presents a deep study of her own puppy Quid from birth until her first birthday, inviting readers to observe Quid's development week to week and revealing what it's really like to be a puppy.
"An exploration of the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone Park, and the positive cascade effect they caused on its environment and surroundings"--
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Apr 11, 2024
Told through a screenplay format and comprised almost entirely of quotes derived from primary sources, this groundbreaking book recounts McCarthy's infamous "witch hunt" for communists in America during the 1950s Red Scare.
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Apr 11, 2024
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Apr 11, 2024
"Become an eyewitness to the world of Nordic raiders and traders and learn all about the culture and history of Vikings. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of the history and culture of these daring Norse adventurers. Readers can learnall about the Vikings' incredible ships and conquests, as well as their intriguing culture, religions, and home life"--
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Apr 11, 2024
Reviewed by an expert in the field of entomology and featuring updated facts, figures and the latest information on even more incredible bugs, this second edition explores all the wild, wacky, cool and creepy insects and spiders that kids love.
Struggling with his Hebrew lessons, Abi takes an old scroll to help him practice and accidentally summons ten golems--who agree to come once a week to help him with his Hebrew.