November 2026 list by Angie R. |
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Animals: 500 Questions and Answers
by Clare Hibbert
Written by award-winning author Clare Hibbert, this colorful guide is packed with surprising facts about the animal kingdom. Presented in an easy-to-read Q&A format with vibrant illustrations, young readers can discover strange and fascinating facts about their favorite animals, from penguins and sloths to crocodiles and butterflies. Perfect for curious readers aged 8+.
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Color Kind
by Jelani Memory
Color Kind is a joyful, empowering introduction to skin color, identity, and kindness. Too often, kids are told to be color blind, but ignoring someone's skin color erases part of who they are. Instead, being color kind means seeing someone's whole self--celebrating their skin, their story, and their identity. Filled with uplifting language, bold colors, and thoughtful design, this is a perfect read-aloud for parents, caregivers, and educators who want to start important conversations early.
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Dragons Around the World
by Sally Nicholls
A fiery introduction to dragons both beastly and benevolent, drawn from mythology around the world. This gloriously illustrated compendium features famous myths and surprising facts about legendary creatures from many cultures. Meet China’s lucky Long dragon, Australia’s life-giving Rainbow Serpent, Japan’s pearl-clasping Ryujin, the many-headed Hydra of ancient Greece, and more. Dragons Around the World is the ultimate reference for dragon fans everywhere.
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The Fabulous Guide to Lana's Life
by Lana Rae
Calling all fashionistas YouTube superstar Lana is here to share all her tips and tricks on style, fashion, and gaming. Get ready for the ultimate guide to your favorite Roblox games.It's time to get in the game Lana Rae is the ultimate gaming ambassador. The Fabulous Guide to Lana's Life features Roblox hacks, fashion tips, and so much more. The pages are bursting with snippets straight from Lana herself about her gamer-girl life and exclusive details about getting all you can from Roblox.
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Fantastic Folklore for Kids
by Frank Lesser
Step into a world of mystery and imagination with this collection of folklore and cryptid tales from around the globe. Meet legendary creatures like Bigfoot, the chupacabra, and the Loch Ness Monster, along with winged beasts, shape-shifters, and other mysterious beings. Filled with fascinating facts, reported sightings, creature profiles, and captivating stories, this collection explores the strange and spooky ways cultures have explained the unknown. Perfect for curious readers ages 8 to 12 who love mythology, monsters, and just the right amount of spooky fun.
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Grizzly Bear Takes on Dire Wolf
by Tracy Vonder Brink
It's a teeth-and-claws smackdown One grizzly bear has the strength of five people put together. A dire wolf's bite was129 percent stronger than today's gray wolves. this exciting volume is packed with facts about these furry powerhouses and asks the question: Who would win if they clashed?
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Gross-Out Guide to Nasty, Slimy Underwater Life
by D. M. Brown
Underwater life is gross! From shark poo to thrown-up guts, kids can find out just HOW nasty through the facts, lists, infographics, and quizzes in this entertaining, photo-packed guide.
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A Kids Book about the Impossible
by Jamie Mustard
An accessible and empowering introduction to building resilience and overcoming challenges. This book is for every kid who's ever faced something difficult, whether it's learning a new skill, having a tough conversation, or speaking up for what matters. It encourages young readers to grow through hard things and discover that they can do it. From A Kids Co., a media company dedicated to creating beautifully designed books that spark important conversations between kids and their grownups.
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The Moon Explorer's Guidebook
by Ben Lerwill
A visually humorous, sweet, and entertaining guide to everything kids need to know about the moon What's this floating high in the starry sky? We call it the Moon. But has it always been there? What's the weather like? And how many giraffes would it take to reach it? Discover the answers to these questions and many more in this engaging explorer's guide to the Moon. With eye-catching illustrations and packed with fascinating facts, this accessible picture book is guaranteed to spark curiosity in young readers about our nearest neighbor in space.
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Origami Animals in the Ocean
by Rose Miles
Readers take a plunge into the watery depths of the ocean with this fun volume that's filled with aquatic origami projects. Folding projects featuring whales, skates, crabs, and colorful fish are explained through explicitly illustrated examples and accessible instructional text. As readers create various ocean animals, they learn vital facts and vocabulary about these creatures in a way that supports life science lessons.
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Paul's Bunion
by Dawn Quigley
A laugh-out-loud retelling of Paul Bunyan's tall tales from a distinctly Native American perspective, by Dawn Quigley, author of the award-winning Jo Jo Makoons series, and artist Chief Lady Bird. You've heard the stories of Paul Bunyan, Babe the Blue Ox, and their larger-than-life adventures shaping the American landscape. But this time, the story is told by the Indigenous people who were there all along, revealing the "real" tale, including how Paul got his last name.
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Perform Your Own Flower Trick
by Norm Barnhart
Readers will amaze their audience by learning this fun and easy magic trick with little or no adult assistance! Step-by-step instructions and photos show readers how to make a flower appear in a flowerpot.
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Phenomenon
by Carl Wilkinson
This beautiful illustrated guide reveals the amazing science behind 40 of nature’s coolest events, from the birth of a star to the dancing northern lights. Discover how dinosaur fossils form, whale songs travel through the ocean, lightning turns sand to glass, and much more. A perfect gift to spark curiosity and help readers see the wonders of nature through new eyes.
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Platypuses
by Janie Scheffer
With their bills, webbed feet, and ability to lay eggs, platypuses stand out Readers will learn more about these mammals through leveled text and bright, colorful images. Special features such as a range map, a food web, and profiles will help readers retain what they have learned in a fun, exciting way
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Play It! American Patriotic Songs for Piano
by Jennifer Kemmeter
The authors of the popular Play It! series are back with a fun and easy piano guide, with helpful instruction on beloved patriotic songs, perfect for the budding musician in your life.
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Urban Legends
by Adam Allsuch Boardman
A non-fiction graphic guide about the dark, mysterious tapestry of ancient and modern-day folktales for ages 10+ Footprints in the forest, footage of blurry beasts and rumours of the Bogeyman beneath your bed... From the lost city of Atlantis, to Mothman and Bigfoot sightings, urban legends have fascinated people for centuries. Explore the mysteries of urban legends in this graphic guide and decide for yourself - is there anything lurking among us?
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What Rhymes with Pterodactyl?
by Raj Haldar
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of P Is for Pterodactyl comes a hilarious new look at the English language. Ptolemy the Pterodactyl loves writing rhymes and raps, but words like orange, gulf, and circus don't seem to rhyme with anything. Using slant rhyme and internal rhyme, Ptolemy and his crew of hip-hop word nerds find creative ways to make the most unrhymable words rhyme, inspiring readers to come up with their own zany rhymes too.
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What Would You Rather Be? A King Penguin or a King Cobra?
by Jerry Pallotta
Play a fierce game of Would You Rather in this engaging Level 1 Scholastic Reader from the bestselling author of Who Would Win? Would you rather huddle up with a King Penguin or strike with a King Cobra? Let's find out. Readers will compare and contrast basic facts about these kid-favorite animals before making the ultimate decision -- which animal would they rather be? Simple language appeals to developing readers, while photo-realistic art will keep animal lovers engaged.
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Why Earth Needs Engineers
by Helen Liang
Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book examines the ways engineers have provided solutions for a healthier planet in the past and present and what future engineering innovations could look like.
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Young Adventurers' Survival Handbook
by Naomi Walmsley
Young Adventurers' Survival Handbook is a fact-filled, fully illustrated survival guide for kids to pack in their backpack for the ultimate outdoor adventure.Children can learn fantastic practical survival skills in this compact but comprehensive handbook. Ranging from basic first aid, lighting a fire and foraging to making soap, a survival bed, and a shelter. This is a valuable aid for helping kids to be independent and resourceful, whether they set up camp in the backyard or in the wilderness.
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