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Nonfiction Books for KidsSpring 2025 |
First Big Book of How
by Sally Symes
By encouraging children to question how things are happening in the world around us, an illustrated fact-filled book supports STEAM learning and answers questions about space, Earth, machines, vehicles, buildings, animals and the human body.
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Kid Reporter Field Guide: A How-to Book for Junior Journalists
by Hannah Holzer
Junior journalists learn how to write an assortment of news and features articles and how to interview sources, cover sports events, critique restaurants and write features on impactful people, in a field guide that includes biographies on famous journalists.
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Lefty: A Story That Is Not All Right
by Mo Willems
Learn about a time when being left-handed could get people in trouble and more facts, in an innovative picture book by a New York Times best-selling author and a Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator.
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Earth's Eco-Warriors Evolve the Ecosystem
by Shalini Vallepur
Planet Earth needs you! Join Earth's Eco-Warriors in taking the Planet Promise. Will you promise to rethink what you use and buy? Will you refuse what you don't need, and will you repair broken things? Greta, Bailey, Pietro and Rocky the dog are on a mission to save planet Earth and teach you how to be an Eco-Warrior. So take the Planet Promise and save the world!
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Rocket Cones and Gemstone Squares: Seeing Shapes at the Museum
by Christianne C. Jones
Sharp, triangular teeth! Sparkly, square gems! Long, rectangular airplane wings! Shapes surround you at the museum. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this captivating picture book brings the museum to you. Look deeper into each exhibit and uncover shapes of all sizes!
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Pop-Up Planetarium : Learn the Stories Behind the Stars and How to Spot Them!
by Lynn Brunelle
Take this book outside and use the built-in star wheel cover to find constellations in the sky. Keep it inside and use the included pop-up star map to turn any room into a planetarium by projecting constellations onto the wall or ceiling. Whether you have a front yard or a fire escape, a small room or a big one, the whole sky is yours to explore. Kids will learn what a star is, the life span of a star, light years, how to find north, and everything else about the night sky.
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Super Ocean Weekend : The Ultimate Underwater Adventure
by Gaëlle Alméras
Friends Castor and Squeak are camping out on a rocky island with Orni and her cousin, Echid, when they begin to wonder: what really goes on in the depths of the oceans? Join four friends as they explore the mysterious underwater world; revealing the incredible creatures that live there, the importance of taking care of our oceans, and what we can do to help them thrive!
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All the Rocks We Love
by Lisa Varchol Perron
Speaking to all little hands and hearts, this nonfiction book appreciates the versatility and appeal of rocks, from being collected, stacked, painted and shared, while presenting real types of rocks and their play-worthy attributes.
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The Hunters : Predators of the Animal Kingdom
by Octavio Pintos
Some species have to hunt to eat, and the different ways that animals hunt and fish for their food are absolutely fascinating! From animals that need to chase their prey, to others that deceive, pretend, poison, and even hypnotise their victims... Welcome to an incredible world in which putting food on your plate is an art whether it is eat, or be eaten!
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Innovative Octopuses, Half-Brained Birds, and More Animals with Magnificent Minds
by Christina Couch
Real-life animal brainiacs and the scientists who study them come to life in this look at how animal - and human - brains work and the things they can do. Meet goldfish who drive their own special car in search of treats; octopus problem-solvers who can probe, taste, and even make decisions with their arms; and squirrels who use mnemonic devices to remember where they've hidden their nuts! Readers will explore brains through sidebars, real science vocabulary, and full-color illustrations and photos. They can even put their own brains to the test through DIY neuroscience activities. This book delivers lots of science and the opportunity to learn more through a 'further exploration' section, source notes, and a bibliography.
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Narwhal: Unicorn of the Arctic
by Candace Fleming
Paired with atmospheric illustrations by a debut illustrator, nonfiction text expertly explores the mysterious and fascinating unicorn of the Arctic, the narwhal, as it avoids predators, hunts for food and plays with other narwhals in its pod.
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12 Ways to Get a Ticket to Space
by Kate Peridot
Discover what it takes to visit space and live off-world, with guides to astronaut jobs, training, and the latest spacecraft and tech.
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Let's Cook Together!: With 40 Fun, Healthy Recipes.
by DK Publishing
Discussing healthy habits, food prep, cooking tools and kitchen safety, Elmo, Cookie Monster and their friends from Sesame Street serve up 40 yummy - and kid-friendly - recipes with easy-to-follow instructions, clear photos and a guide for grown-ups.
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Mini Architects : 20 Projects Inspired by the Great Architects
by Joséphine Seblon
Taking inspiration from some of the most famous architectural wonders of the past and present including the ancient Pyramids of Giza and Stonehenge, mini architects can choose from a variety of easy-to-make projects using simple materials and featuring a range of interesting techniques. Step-by-step photographs and clear instructions are easy to follow, and projects require minimal set up and clean up. Each project is accompanied by photographic reproductions of the famous buildings that inspired it, along with fun facts and questions about the structures and their architects.
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How Sweet the Sound
by Kwame Alexander
A celebration of the history of Black music in America features artists including Miles Davis, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Beyoncé and more in a book that includes back matter providing more context and history.
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I Spy Christmas Treats
by Jean Marzollo
Simple picture clues and rhyming riddles guide the youngest readers through 13 interactive, fun-filled classic photos in which they can search for festive objects.
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Become a chess champion: Learn the Basics from a Pro
by James Canty
Structured like a chess course, with knowledge carefully introduced as readers turn the pages. The emphasis is on fun: mini games and chess puzzles teach important concepts and avoid overwhelming beginners. Learn key skills like how to play the perfect opening and trick opponents to bring about checkmate. By the end of the book readers should be able to confidently play a competitive game of chess! Also introduces kids to the wonderful world of chess. They'll meet the chess player who didn't lose a game for 30 years, the priest who invented the folding chess board, and the astronauts on the International Space station who had a chess match with people back on Earth!'
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How to Explain Coding to a Grown-Up
by Ruth Spiro
In this tongue-and-cheek guide, a kid expert explains to young readers how to teach their grown-ups about the basics of coding, including hardware, software algorithms, and debugging.
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Find Momo Everywhere
by Andrew Knapp
Heartfelt text and lively mixed-media illustrations explore grief and how we can still connect with our loved ones even after they're gone as the author meditates on the life and loss of his beloved dog - and best friend - Momo.
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Climate: Our Changing World
by Andrew Sima
A book for middle readers explores how climate change affects everyone, and how by working together, we can help make the world safer for ourselves and future generations.
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The Story of Science: How Science and Technology Changed the World
by Robert Winston
Delve into the stories of history's most influential scientific experiments, inventions and life-changing discoveries that have impacted our understanding and changed the world. Teach children about the incredible world of science through fascinating facts, innovative inventions, and daring discoveries. Learn how random accidents have led to some of the greatest findings our world has ever seen, and how anybody who dares to dream can be successful.
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The Big Book of Butts
by Eva Manzano
Butts are used for breathing, eating, swimming and even talking and they come in all shapes, sizes and colors (some are even multi-colored!). Learn fun facts about your own bottom and those in the animal kingdom in this hilarious book of butts!
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Where Are the Aliens? The Search for Life Beyond Earth
by Stacy McAnulty
Taking readers on a journey through theories of discovery, from the Big Bang to today's technological advancements, this entertaining, science-based book explores of one of the universe's greatest mysteries - does life exist beyond Earth?
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Ultimate Mammalpedia
by Stephanie Warren Drimmer
An encyclopedia of mammals - including profiles and explanation of what mammals are - for early readers.
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It's So Amazing!: A Book about Eggs, Sperm, Birth, Babies, and Families
by Robie H. Harris
Updated for a new generation of readers, this classic resource, vetted by experts, provides children with honest answers about reproduction, babies, love, sex and gender with the help of two cartoon characters, Bird and Bee.
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Operation Cupcake: How Simple Machines Work
by Bambi Edlund
Targeting a vanilla cupcake with buttercream frosting for their next treat, clever mice Ginger and Mac use simple machines to get past the big obstacles in their way, in this laugh-out-loud adventure that teaches children about the basic concepts of mechanical physics.
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LEGO Amazing Earth
by Jennifer Swanson
Budding LEGO builders will be inspired to create incredible things as they take a tour of planet Earth, where they will see amazing planets, animals and geological features without leaving home.
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This Book Will Make You an Artist
by Ruth Millington
Jam-packed with imaginative ideas for all kinds of creative crafts... this book will make YOU an artist! Pick up your pencils, collect your collage materials, and take inspiration from 25 of the world's best-known artists in this fact-filled book full of activities. Discover famous masterpieces through the included photographs of real works of art - from ancient cave painting to contemporary performance - and lots more in between!
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Artificers & Alchemy: A Young Adventurer's Guide
by Jim Zub
This enchanting guide to the wondrous creatures found throughout the D&D universe provides easy-to-follow explanations and action-packed illustrations to help aspiring adventurers seek out items and create them in-game as well as how to interact with unusual, magical objects.
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The Life-Changing Magic of Chess: A Beginner's Guide
by Maurice Ashley
After making history as the chess world's first Black Grandmaster, Maurice Ashley went on to become a three-time national championship coach and commentator. Now he's sharing his passion for chess with you.
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The Maps Book
by Joanne Bourne
Packed with astounding maps from ancient times to the present, fascinating facts and amazing historic photographs, this ultimate guide to the full breadth of maps in existence shows kids not only how to read maps and symbols but how to create their own.
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Above the Trenches: A WWI Flying Ace Tale
by Nathan Hale
This edge-of-your-seat page turner recounts the adventures of the Lafayette Escadrille, the first American pilots to fight in WWI for the French military, and how they went down in history with other legendary flying aces, like the Red Baron and his Flying Circus.
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A Place Called America: A Story of the Land and People
by Jennifer Thermes
The long view of the land's history from its earliest formation and inhabitants. Meet those indigenous to the shores of the land called Turtle Island and their relatives who contributed to World War II and whose ideas founded the basis of the Constitution. Meet immigrant communities, who came to the land from all around the world - at different times and against all odds. Meet enslaved ancestors who were brought to the land against their will and whose labor and experience changed the story forever. Jennifer Thermes weaves the threads of these communities together using the land itself as a unifying lens. Illustrated with dazzling maps, it is an info-packed read, with sidebars, an author's note, and a timeline supplementing the accessible text. A Place Called America will challenge its readers to think critically about the stories we tend to take for granted about our own history.
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