New Nonfiction Books for Kids
July 2025
Recent Releases
20 Fun Facts About Independence Day
by Katie Kawa

Fireworks, picnics, flags, and parades should remind Americans young and old of perhaps the most famous national holiday. Independence Day, also called the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday. While most know that the observance is a celebration of the nation, they might not know what happened on July 4 in 1776 and why this is a now famous date. This beautifully designed book presents the history of this holiday in 20 of the most fun, intriguing facts. 
Agents of Independence: Daring Spies of the American Revolution
by Matthew K. Manning

America's first president masterminds a network of spies. A young officer creates a clever spy ring. A patriotic woman uses her laundry as a secret code. These thrilling, true stories of espionage shifted the course of the American Revolution. How did these bold spies manage to outfox the British and contribute to the fight for independence? Jam-packed with dynamic paneled art and leveled text, this hi-lo graphic novel will thrill reluctant and at-level readers while showcasing some of history's most mysterious heroes.
Dinosaur Stories
by David West

Have you ever wondered what it must have been like to lead the life of a dinosaur? Each of the stories in this dazzling book takes an in-depth look at the young lives of four dinosaurs as they struggle for survival. The text approaches each story as if it were a nature documentary, focusing on a single dinosaur as it grows and showing what life could have been like for these creatures that lived millions of years ago.
Lego Star Wars Character Encyclopedia
by Elizabeth Dowsett

Presents the Lego action figures based on the "Star Wars" universe, detailing the number of pieces and describing each figure and its variations, when they were made, the playsets in which they appear, and the movie to which they relate.
Minecraft Survival Challenges: The Adventure Edition
by Tom Stone

Are you ready to take your Minecraft survival skills to another level? However you love playing, this book is packed with challenges that will improve your ability and inspire fun new ways to enjoy the world of Minecraft, on your own or with friends
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