New Nonfiction Books for Kids
Hundreds of books are added to the Library's collection each month. Here are the most recent Nonfiction Books for kids.
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Behind the Scenes at the Space Stations
Reveals how a space station works, the astronauts who risk their lives to get there, and the people back on Earth who make it possible.
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Marian Anderson
Chronicles the life of a renowned classical singer who, despite numerous setbacks, became a singing sensation, a voice of the Civil Rights Movement, and the winner of the first ever Presidential Medal of Freedom and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
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The NBA Encyclopedia for Kids
Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about each NBA team's history, greatest seasons, greatest players, and team records. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction about the sport's history, a section on star players, and information on the statistical leaders in various categories. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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The MLB Encyclopedia for Kids
Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about each MLB team's history, greatest seasons, greatest players, and team records. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction about the sport's history, a section on star players, and information on the statistical leaders in various categories. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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The Olympics Encyclopedia for Kids
This encyclopedia highlights more than 40 Olympic sports. Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about the basics of each competition, its origin, how it has changed throughout the years, and the icons in each sport. In addition, this book provides information about the Paralympics. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Resistance to Slavery
"In addition to slave uprisings and escapes on the Underground Railroad, enslaved people also resisted their mistreatment through small acts in their everyday lives. Discover the many forms of resistance to slavery"--
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Dreamers
An illustrated picture book autobiography in which award-winning author Yuyi Morales tells her own immigration story.
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Alaska Is for the Birds!
"Written in rhyming verse and featuring colorful linocut illustrations, this picture book introduces fourteen of Alaska's most beloved birds"--
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You Are A Champion
"Marcus Rashford MBE is famous worldwide for his skills both on and off the soccer field--but before he was a Manchester United and England soccer player, and long before he started his inspiring campaign to end child food poverty, he was just a kid fromWythenshawe, South Manchester. Now the nation's favorite soccer player wants to show YOU how to achieve your dreams, in this positive and inspiring guide for life. Written with journalist Carl Anka, You Are a Champion is packed full of stories from Marcus's own life, brilliant advice and top tips from performance psychologist Katie Warriner. It will...
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Ruby Bridges Goes to School
Ruby Bridges tells the story of how she helped end racial segregation in the New Orleans public school system when she was in the first grade.
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