New arrivals added to our Children's Nonfiction Collection in the last 7 days
Date added:
Jan 16, 2025
A chronicle of how author Margery Williams was inspired to write The Velveteen Rabbit.
"A biography of President Barack Obama."--
Date added:
Jan 16, 2025
"A picture book biography of Toni Morrison"--
"Each of the major Buddhist holidays and festivals includes special traditions and customs. On Vesak, some Buddhists honor Buddha's birthday by bathing Buddha statues and offering them food and flowers. Some traditions also decorate temples with lotus flowers made from paper, symbolizing awakening. Asalha Puja celebrates Buddha's first public teaching. In some Southeast Asian countries, Buddhist New Year is celebrated with joyful water fights to represent the cleansing of a fresh start. Clear te
Baboons are amazing mammals and some of the largest monkeys on the planet. This zoology title for children, filled with beautiful photos and factual life science text, examines the primate's opposable thumbs and other parts of its anatomy, vocalization skills, feeding habits, life cycle, and infant care. Its habitats in Africa and Arabia are described, too. A myth from ancient Egypt explains the connection between Thoth, the baboon-headed god, and the Egyptian calendar. Part of Creative Educatio
With its thick coat and furry paws, the Arctic fox is perfectly adapted for northern climates. This zoology title for children, filled with beautiful photos and factual life science text, examines the mammal's anatomy, camouflage abilities, feeding habits, life cycle, and kit care. Its habitat is described, too. A folktale from Finland discusses the creation of "fox fires," known today as the Aurora Borealis or the Northern Lights. Part of Creative Education's popular Amazing Animals series, thi
"Winter is here! The days have fewer daylight hours. Bears are sleeping through the coldest months. Kids are playing in the snow. Get young readers engaged in the many ways winter affects weather, plants, animals, people, and more. Through easy-to-read text, colorful photos, and a fun seasonal activity, kids will learn how winter is wonderful!"--
Based on the author's poem, follows a group of children as they playfully explore the natural world.
Date added:
Jan 9, 2025
"Every year on February 14th, or Valentine's Day, people around the world celebrate love. This engaging book for kids explains the history, traditions, and customs of Valentine's Day, and includes interactive activities that encourage children to celebrate at home or in their communities"--
Date added:
Jan 9, 2025
"St. Patrick's Day is about more than just shamrocks and leprechauns! This engaging nonfiction book for kids explains the history, traditions, and customs of St. Patrick's Day-and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to celebrate at home or in their communities"--
Shirley Chisholm showed interest in politics early on, majoring in sociology at Brooklyn College in New York City. During this time she was awarded for her debate skills, became a champion for inclusion in the Harriet Tubman Society, and graduated cum laude. She dedicated much of her career to fighting for the rights of Black people and women, eventually becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress in 1968. Remarkably, Shirley represented New York's 12th district, including the Bedford-Stu
This "book for children aged 7-9 explores the vast universe, beginning with the Big Bang and looking forward to the future of space travel. [It] covers the planets of the solar system, comets, nebulae, constellations, types of galaxies, space missions, and much more, showcasing ... astrophotography that brings each topic to life"--
"Summer has arrived! The days are long, and the nights are short. Cicadas are buzzing. Families are visiting pools and beaches. Get young readers engaged in the many ways summer affects weather, plants, animals, people, and more. Through easy-to-read text, colorful photos, and a fun seasonal activity, kids will learn how summer is sensational!"--
"Spring has sprung! Farmers are planting their fields. Birds are building their nests. People are out for walks in the warmer temperatures. Get young readers engaged in the many ways spring affects weather, plants, animals, people, and more. Through easy-to-read text, colorful photos, and a fun seasonal activity, kids will learn how spring is amazing!"--
"Discover how seeds spring into action! As winter warms into spring, the amazing life cycle begins--seeds root and sprout and start to grow. From tiny carrot seeds to big avocado seeds and everything in between, discover what seeds can do in this pitch-perfect picture book for younger readers. With clear, informative text and bright, charming illustrations, as well as lots of hilarious interjections from the seeds themselves, this is an exciting start to a new nonficton picture book series explo
Date added:
Jan 9, 2025
"How do you tell someone about your hobbies in Vietnamese? What's the Vietnamese word for library ? With this book, curious kids will see and say simple words and phrases in Vietnamese"--
"How do you say "Nice to meet you" in Tagalog? What's the Tagalog word for grandmother ? With this book, curious kids will see and say simple words and phrases in Tagalog"--
"How do you tell someone "You're welcome" in Korean? What's the Korean word for Saturday ? With this book, curious kids will see and say simple words and phrases in Korean"--