Children's Nonfiction 
New Books at MML
Indigenous History from 1952-1968 : the termination era by E. A. Hale
Indigenous History from 1952-1968 : the termination era
by E. A. Hale

"This book explains the assimilation of Indigenous people in America, the termination of their tribes and land, and other struggles Indigenous people faced from 1952 to 1968"
Paris Catacombs, empire of the dead / :  Empire of the Dead by Scott Sonneborn
Paris Catacombs, empire of the dead / : Empire of the Dead
by Scott Sonneborn

Step under the streets of Paris, France, to explore the Catacombs, an underground world of bones. Why are the bones of millions of people hidden beneath this famous city, and are there secrets still waiting to be uncovered in the so-called Empire of the Dead? Filled with exciting facts, full-color photos, and easy-to-read text, this book is sure to engage struggling readers and wannabe investigators alike"- Provided by publisher
Southwest by Joanne Mattern
Southwest
by Joanne Mattern

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to the Southwest. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"
Basketball Stars, Stats, and Stories by Bert Wilberforce
Basketball Stars, Stats, and Stories
by Bert Wilberforce

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Exploring Gutenberg's Bible by Sarah Schmidtt
Exploring Gutenberg's Bible
by Sarah Schmidtt

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Pyrotechnician by Theia Lake
Pyrotechnician
by Theia Lake

"Fireworks! Explosives! Hazardous materials! These are the tools of a pyrotechnician's trade! Readers will be absorbed by this high-interest, low reading level book about what it takes to be a pyrotechnician. They'll discover what education and training is required to work in this fascinating field. They'll learn what special skills a pyrotechnician must possess, what equipment they operate, what environments they work in, and what on-the-job expectations they must meet. Filled with stunning photographs and thrilling information, this book is sure to light a fire in readers' imaginations"
Breakfast across cultures : recipes from around the world by Chelsey Luciow
Breakfast across cultures : recipes from around the world
by Chelsey Luciow

"Get a taste of the world when you cook up breakfasts from cultures around the globe! From French crepes to Jamaican steamed cabbage to Chinese zucchini pancakes, these easy-to-make recipes are sure to help you start the day off right. Dive deeper into the recipes and the cultures they come from with sidebars featuring cultural fun facts and vocabulary"
Sugar gliders by Natalie Deniston
Sugar gliders
by Natalie Deniston

"In Sugar Gliders, beginning readers will spend a day in the life of a sugar glider. Follow along as sugar gliders glide from trees, search for food, and raise joeys. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as theyare introduced to sugar gliders' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a sugar glider's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about sugar gliders online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Sugar Gliders also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Sugar Gliders is part of Jump!'s Marsupials series"
Siamese by Marysa Storm
Siamese
by Marysa Storm

"Beginning readers will fall in love with Siamese cats as they explore the breed's unique features, energetic social personality, and pet care through closely leveled text, engaging designs, and playful, vibrant photography"
Fearless dogs by Joyce L. Markovics
Fearless dogs
by Joyce L. Markovics

"This book includes inspiring stories about dogs with disabilities. With the right kind of care from their human helpers, these animal champs can survive-and thrive! A table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, tips on adopting a disabled animal, and sidebars are also included in this title"
Horses by Madison Parker
Horses
by Madison Parker

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Cranes by Jenna Lee Gleisner
Cranes
by Jenna Lee Gleisner

"Lift and build with Cranes! This book introduces emergent readers to this construction vehicle's parts and actions on the jobsite while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. Carefully crafted text uses high-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, and strong visual references to support emergent readers, making sure they aren't facing too many challenges at once. Cranes includes Tools for Teachers and Caregivers and a Let's Review! question and image, as well as introductory nonfiction features such as labels, a table of contents, words to know, and an index. Cranes is part of Jump!'s Machines on the Move series"
Healthy mind by Kirsty Holmes
Healthy mind
by Kirsty Holmes

"Life is full of ups and downs. We can't always help how we are feeling, but we can do things to make emotions easier to handle. Taking care of our mental health helps us live well. A mix of scientific information and fun examples makes it easy to learn about mental health and the ways we can keep our minds healthier"
Canine by Charis Mather
Canine
by Charis Mather

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Ocelots by Mari Bolte
Ocelots
by Mari Bolte

"Discover the master-of-camouflage ocelot! Explore the wild cat's anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle. Captions, on-page definitions, an Aztec animal story, additional resources, and an index support elementary-aged kids"-- Provided by publisher
Clouded leopards by Shannon Anderson
Clouded leopards
by Shannon Anderson

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to clouded leopards. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher
The upside-down book of sloths by Elizabeth Shreeve
The upside-down book of sloths
by Elizabeth Shreeve

Pairing and comparing the six extant species, this entertaining and educational picture book reveals the less-well-known evolutionary history of sloths and how they became the beloved?—?and unique?—?creatures of today. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
The world's smallest mammals by Becca Becker
The world's smallest mammals
by Becca Becker

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn all about the world's smallest mammals, their characteristics and behaviors, and how they survive in the wild. Vivid, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about tiny mammals and their effect on the world around them. A Take a Look! infographic compares body sizes of various bat species, fact boxes give size statistics, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, an activity helps readers visualize how small these animals really are, and a chart compares the sizes of the animals noted in the book. Children can learn more about mammals using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The World's Smallest Mammals also featuresreading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. The World's Smallest Mammals is part of Jump!'s The World's Smallest Animals series"
Bird Brothers : A Delhi Story by Rina Singh
Bird Brothers : A Delhi Story
by Rina Singh

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I'm Thinking of an Ocean Animal by Bela Davis
I'm Thinking of an Ocean Animal
by Bela Davis

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Super-deadly animals by Joanne Mattern
Super-deadly animals
by Joanne Mattern

"From poison dart frogs to box jellyfish, the world is full of poisonous and venomous creatures. Elementary readers will develop an understanding of how these deadly animals use their toxins to survive in this nonfiction book"-- Provided by publisher
Whose feet? by Rebecca Phillips-Bartlett
Whose feet?
by Rebecca Phillips-Bartlett

"From sharp talons to heavy hooves, feet help animals run through the wild, walk up walls, and even sneak up on prey. Can you guess whose feet are in view? Learn more about animals and their fantastic feet!"-- Provided by publisher
Life after whale : the amazing ecosystem of a whale fall by Lynn Brunelle
Life after whale : the amazing ecosystem of a whale fall
by Lynn Brunelle

Taking an honest look at the circle of life, this breathtakingly illustrated book follows a whale as she closes her eyes for the last time, sinking to the bottom of the ocean where her enormous body sets the stage for new ecosystems to flourish. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
Plants in the Rainforest by E. C. Andrews
Plants in the Rainforest
by E. C. Andrews

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Meet Mbiresaurus by Benjamin Harper
Meet Mbiresaurus
by Benjamin Harper

"You know Brachiosaurus. Now meet Mbiresaurus raathi! This long-necked dino lived more than 230 million years ago. Its mouth was filled with sharp, sawlike teeth. Take a closer look . . . if you dare"-- Provided by publisher
Orthocones by Kate Moening
Orthocones
by Kate Moening

"Engaging images accompany information about orthocones. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"
Dragons of Japanese Mythology by Kari Cornell
Dragons of Japanese Mythology
by Kari Cornell

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Trains Then and Now by Clara MacCarald
Trains Then and Now
by Clara MacCarald

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Who Answers 911 Calls? by Theresa Emminizer
Who Answers 911 Calls?
by Theresa Emminizer

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Creepy careers by Nathan Sommer
Creepy careers
by Nathan Sommer

"How would you like to work with ghosts, insects, or the dead? Most people would run in terror from creepy careers. But for those who take on these spine-tingling jobs, there's rarely a dull moment. Packed with a fun tone, fascinating facts, quick qualifications, and outrageous photos, this book highlights some of the world's creepy careers on the edge"
History's most vicious campaigns by Virginia Loh-Hagan
History's most vicious campaigns
by Virginia Loh-Hagan

This engaging Hi-Lo series explores the stories of some mind-boggling political candidates and campaigns in accessible language that will draw in even the most reluctant readers through considerate text, engaging photos and high-interest content. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
Life in a Town by Robin Twiddy
Life in a Town
by Robin Twiddy

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Talking about grief : a Sesame Street resource by Marie-Therese Miller
Talking about grief : a Sesame Street resource
by Marie-Therese Miller

"Sometimes a person we love dies. It can hurt, and it can be scary. Sesame Street friends reassure young readers that it's OK to grieve and there are ways to remember the ones they've lost"
The kraken vs. the Loch Ness monster by Alberto Rayo
The kraken vs. the Loch Ness monster
by Alberto Rayo

"Small bubbles form and gather at the top of the water. Waves roll without any wind. With a large splash, the Loch Ness Monster breaks the surface. Moments later, the Kraken follows with a screech. In this hi-lo book, Nessie and the Beast of the Sea battle to find out who is king of the sea. Readers can study each creature's history, characteristics, and behaviors to determine the winner"-- Provided by publisher
What Is Artificial Intelligence? by George Anthony Kulz
What Is Artificial Intelligence?
by George Anthony Kulz

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Influential Women in Mathematics by Shasta Clinch
Influential Women in Mathematics
by Shasta Clinch

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Rebel Girls Dads and Daughters : 25 Tales of Teamwork and Fun by Alexis Stratton
Rebel Girls Dads and Daughters : 25 Tales of Teamwork and Fun
by Alexis Stratton

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My lost freedom : a Japanese American WWII story by George Takei
My lost freedom : a Japanese American WWII story
by George Takei

"Star Trek actor, activist, and author George Takei shares his empowering and moving story about growing up in Japanese American incarceration camps during WWII"
Taylor Swift's Music Through the Eras : Country Darling to Global Superstar by Kristen Rajczak Nelson
Taylor Swift's Music Through the Eras : Country Darling to Global Superstar
by Kristen Rajczak Nelson

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Ablaze : the story of America's first female smokejumper by Jessica Lawson
Ablaze : the story of America's first female smokejumper
by Jessica Lawson

"Deanne loved being outdoors. With her family, she spent summers sailing the Salton Sea and backpacking the Sierra Nevada Mountains. As she grew older, her love of nature only grew. So when the heat rose each fire season and the blazes burned near and far, she noticed. Deanne knew she had to do her part in fighting the fires. She spent years on woodland crews, clearing brush and branches that could make the fire spread, and on hotshot crews where she fought faster fires and took bigger risks, spending weeks in one-hundred-degree heat working twenty-four-hour shifts. But what Deanne really wanted was to be a smokejumper, to jump from planes and parachute into dangerous wildfires that no truck could ever reach. To be the first line of defense. The only problem? There had never been a female smokejumper before"
Pope Leo XIV : The First American Pope by Grace Hansen
Pope Leo XIV : The First American Pope
by Grace Hansen

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Heroic heart : an illustrated biography of Joe Delaney : the legacy of a professional football player by Frank Murphy
Heroic heart : an illustrated biography of Joe Delaney : the legacy of a professional football player
by Frank Murphy

"A moving illustrated biography of the late Joe Delaney, an NFL star in the making who valued helping others above all else On the football field, Joe Delaney possessed all the qualities of a great running back. He was fast with keen instincts, a burst of red and gold as he sprinted toward the end zone for the Kansas City Chiefs. Off the field, he embodied the qualities of a great person: generous, hard-working, humble, and honest. Helping people was simply second nature to Joe. In 1983, on a summer's day in Louisiana, Joe Delaney gave his life trying to save three children from drowning in a pond. While others stood by, Joe didn't hesitate before rushing into the water, though he was not a strong swimmer himself. Now, football fans of all teams honor his legacy as an extraordinarily brave young man who cared fiercely for his community. Written with the support of the Delaney family, Heroic Heart is a lushly illustrated, lyrical story of selflessness and courage. Adults and children alike will learn about the remarkable life of this compassionate NFL star"
The little books of the little Brontèes by Sara O'Leary
The little books of the little Brontèes
by Sara O'Leary

"Celebrating the joy of storytelling and the love of books, this true story of the four motherless Brontë children shows how, through the power reading novels, poetry, history and fables, they grew up to become some of English literature's finest writers. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
The World Entire : A True Story of an Extraordinary World War II Rescue by Elizabeth Brown
The World Entire : A True Story of an Extraordinary World War II Rescue
by Elizabeth Brown

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