New arrivals added to our Children's Nonfiction Collection in the last 7 days
Date added:
Apr 24, 2024
"In our modern world of plastics, metal alloys, and semiconductors, it may seem as if we have all the materials we could need. But materials scientists continue to discover new materials with stunning properties, surpassing existing materials in almost every respect. Learn about new materials, including aerogels, graphene, nanotubes, and metamaterials here"--
"Charts the milestones in the history of building construction and architectural styles in a narrative timeline format. Features: glossary, additional resources, and index"--
"With diagrams, graphs, great photos, and fun text, learn all about Abyssinian cats"--
"Dont' claw up the wrong tree when choosing a cat. Learn all about your favorite feline friends before bringing one home. From how much they eat tho how much time they like to spend with people, explore which breed is best for you"--Back cover
"Dont' claw up the wrong tree when choosing a cat. Learn all about your favorite feline friends before bringing one home. From how much they eat tho how much time they like to spend with people, explore which breed is best for you"--Back cover
"Dont' claw up the wrong tree when choosing a cat. Learn all about your favorite feline friends before bringing one home. From how much they eat tho how much time they like to spend with people, explore which breed is best for you"--Back cover
"Dont' claw up the wrong tree when choosing a cat. Learn all about your favorite feline friends before bringing one home. From how much they eat tho how much time they like to spend with people, explore which breed is best for you"--Back cover
"Dont' claw up the wrong tree when choosing a cat. Learn all about your favorite feline friends before bringing one home. From how much they eat tho how much time they like to spend with people, explore which breed is best for you"--Back cover
"Dont' claw up the wrong tree when choosing a cat. Learn all about your favorite feline friends before bringing one home. From how much they eat tho how much time they like to spend with people, explore which breed is best for you"--Back cover
This book lists some of the most dangerous mythical creatures.
"Wesak is about celebrating Buddha. It is a Buddhist holiday. People clean and decorate temples for the celebration. Then, they honor Buddha at temples by making offerings and reciting holy texts. People also do good deeds during Wesak. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
Date added:
Apr 18, 2024
"Think about the technology you use every day. What problems do these machines help you solve? Follow along with engaging illustrations, captivating photos, and fun text to learn all about the scientists and technology inventors who were brilliant peoplewith big ideas"--
Date added:
Apr 18, 2024
"There was no looking back after the wheel was invented. It allowed people to build carts to transport their goods and, eventually, those carts turned into means of transportation for people. But there were also horses, and donkeys, and bullocks for transporting goods and people. There were stagecoaches, and trains, and cars. And there were boats-all kinds of boats-and all kinds of airplanes. People are very good at inventing ways to make their lives easier, and transportation has always been at
"Civics is the study of citizens' privileges and obligations. Citizens are protected by a country's laws, but they owe that country loyalty in return. This valuable book, a helpful support to curricular civics studies, explains much more about civics andcitizenship in terms that readers will understand and appreciate. Through accessible vocabulary and high-interest examples, they will learn more about the freedoms that citizens enjoy and how people become citizens of a country. As they read this
Date added:
Apr 18, 2024
"Think you know all there is to know about paranormal mysteries? Prepare to learn even more! From ghost ships to UFOs to haunted dolls, discover tantalizing trivia about mysteries that have haunted humanity for hundreds of years in this totally spooky book of paranormal trivia"--
Date added:
Apr 18, 2024
"Do you love European history? Have you imagined what it would be like to live in a castle among royalty and knights? From odd recipes, disgusting toilet trivia, and bizarre medical treatments, get the inside scoop about what life was really like in the Middle Ages in this amazing book of Middle Ages trivia"--
"Passover is about celebrating the story of the Israelites escaping from Egypt and returning home. It is a Jewish holiday. People take extra care in preparing their homes. They also gather with family and friends for a big meal and activities that represent the story. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--
"Each year, Earth's oceans inch further onto land. What's the cause of this sea level rise? Climate change is melting ice and warming waters. Explore sea level rise 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 curricu