New arrivals added to our Children's Nonfiction Collection in the last 7 days
In collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this paper over board rhyming search-and-find activity book invites curious readers to discover dinosaurs and other objects again and again! The young Compsognathus, Dinosaur Squeak, has lost her friends who she's trying to seek. Can you help her find them? Read the rhymes and fun facts then spot the hidden dinosaur characters, plants, and insects in all thirteen scenes in this hidden object activity book that's part of the Dinosaur Roar! series
Date added:
Mar 4, 2026
A joyous picture book biography of Jose Sarria, a pioneering activist, drag queen, and the first openly gay candidate to run for public office in the United StatesOnce upon a time, there lived a boy named Jose who dreamed of becoming royalty--and of a queendom where everyone would be treated fairly and with respect.A child of immigrants from Colombia, Jose Sarria was born in San Francisco in 1922. With the support of his family, he grew up to discover what it means to be a queen: he fought again
Date added:
Mar 4, 2026
Follow 13 big machines as they set to work and get building! With charming illustrations, narrative text, and key terms highlighted on each page, this book offers an introduction to the world of big machines for young children. From backhoes and dump trucks to concrete mixers and cranes, every child's favorite is featured here! At the beginning, a two-page illustration opens up to reveal a building site. Turn the page and see the big machines move in - one by one - and get to work! See the demol
This practical, hands-on picture book is the perfect guide to staying clean and healthy. It is The Care and Keeping of You for younger readers. Learn about the many ways we take care of ourselves--through handwashing, bathing, brushing teeth, practicing good hair care and more--in this empowering primer for young children that spotlights the importance of personal hygiene. The text expressly details how daily health care helps us protect our bodies so that we can be the healthiest version of ou
Date added:
Mar 4, 2026
A fully-illustrated guide to the six queens of Henry VIII, and how they changed history. Created by bestselling illustrator Lydia Monks, with a foreword from renowned Tudor historian Suzannah Lipscomb.
Discover more than 100 different animals living all around the world - from coral reefs to the African savannas! Search for hidden surprises in 8 beautifully illustrated scenes, then turn to the back of the book for even more Look and Find challenges. Contains animal facts and information about the animals' habitats.
This sweet, giftable baking book introduces little chefs to simple recipes they can execute (mostly) on their own! Written by expert food blogger, Danielle Kartes, this is the first baking book every aspiring chef should own!Family time in the kitchen is special. Celebrate all the joyful moments in the kitchen with your little chef with this adorable keepsake baking book! Adding a baking book is the perfect companion to Danielle's kids cookbook.This kid-friendly cookbook includes everything you
The vital ecosystem of underwater seagrass meadows is explored, including the many species of fish, mammals, reptiles, and invertebrates that call it home.
Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to the history of henna body art. This high-interest title will keep students engaged in reading as they build their critical literacy skills.
"Get ready to giggle with this book of hilarious, pirate-themed jokes for kids. It's full of cool illustrations, silly sailor puns, and easy-to-read words that make it a blast for early readers and joke-lovers of all ages!"--
"This easy-to-read picture provides an introduction to the human brain, what it does, and how it works"-- Provided by publisher.
Date added:
Mar 4, 2026
Dive into the colorful world of Marcus Pfister, the creator of the bestselling Rainbow Fish series, with this picture book homage to all things art! A Junior Library Guild Selection The paintbrush can be used as a vehicle to express a huge range of forms and features, expressions and emotions! Marcus Pfister, creator of the internationally bestselling Rainbow Fish series, uses rollicking rhymes and a range of artistic styles to introduce readers new and familiar to a colorful cast of characters
An all-star picture book biography about how Lionel "Leo" Messi went from the smallest kid on the pitch to the greatest soccer player of all time.Right now, on any soccer field, in any town--small or large, rural or suburban--you will see a kid wearing the iconic #10 jersey.A household name who has sold out stadiums across the world, Leo Messi, is thought of as the best soccer player of all time. But how did he get here? Born into a soccer family, Leo lived and breathed soccer, but he was always
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