Nonfiction (Grades 3 to 9)
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TRUE BOOKS Published in 2013 Scholastic/Children’s Press This series, co-authored with astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison, explores new ideas in space travel. The books explain how astronomers have used technology to discover new stars, planets, and ways to explore further than ever before. Titles:The 100 Year Starship Discovering New Planets Exploring Our Sun Journey through Our Solar System |
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COOKING AROUND THE WORLD Published in 2014 Raintree Explore the world through these culinary tours! Titles:Recipes from China Recipes from India Recipes from Italy Recipes from Mexico |
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DESSERT DESIGNER Published in 2013 Capstone Young Readers Create desserts that are treats for the eyes! Decorate like a pro with these fun ideas and tips to make amazing creations, such as a lollipop disco ball, nail polish bottle cake pops, alien cookies, and armadillo cupcakes. You may decide your creations are too awesome to eat! Also available in RLB as four separate titles: Eye Candy: Crafting Cool Candy Creations Piece of Cake! Decorating Awesome Cakes Smart Cookie: Designing Creative Cookies What's Up, Cupcake? Creating Amazing Cupcakes AwardsMoonbeam Children's Book Award |
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HOW-TO LIBRARY Published in 2013-2017 Illustrated by Kathleen Petelinsek Cherry Lake Publishing There are always new skills to learn. Choose a new challenge and try your hand at projects in these books. Try them on your own or with a friend, in every season, indoors and out! Titles:Braiding Hair Building Birdhouses Building Sandcastles Building Snow Forts Carving Pumpkins Crafting with Duct Tape Crafting with Papier Mache Crafting with Recyclables Crafting with Recyclables: Even More Projects Creating Crafts from Nature Creating Fairy Retreats Creating Party Favors Creating Halloween Crafts Creating Thanksgiving Crafts Creating Winter Crafts Decorating Eggs Folding Origami Having Fun with Felting Having Fun with Hair Feathering Learning to Crochet Learning to Knit Making a Paper Airplane and other Paper Toys Making Butterfly Gardens Making Jewelry Making Knot Projects Painting Rocks Making Musical Instruments Printmaking |
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FOOD REVOLUTION Published in 2012 Compass Point Books Do you ever stop to think about what you eat? These books are healthy guides, filled with facts, tips, advice, and recipes for making the switch to an organic, vegetarian, or vegan diet. Titles:Going Organic Going Vegetarian Going Vegan AwardsSanta Monica Public Library |
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SPORTS NUTRITION FOR TEEN ATHLETES Published in 2012 Capstone Press Want to take your game to the next level? Learn what to eat, when to eat, and why it's so important to feed your body the right fuel before practice or competitions. |
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TRUE BOOKS Published in 2012 Scholastic/Children’s Press Explore the United States and its landforms in this series that covers the people, hsitory, economy, and land of the U.S. regions. Titles:Midwest Northeast Southeast Southwest U.S. Landforms West |
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SIMPLE MACHINES Published in 2012 Scholastic/Children’s Press Machines are all around you! Learn the basic principals of machines and how they make our lives easier. |
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FREAKING OUT: THE SCIENCE OF THE TEENAGE BRAIN Published in 2012 Compass Point Books Ever wonder how your brain works? Why do you remember (or not remember) your locker combination? Why do you get moody or have dreams? Read this book so you'll have an answer the next time an adult asks you, "What were you thinking? |
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TEEN COOKBOOKS Published in 2011 Compass Point Books Geared toward the busy teen's lifestyle, these cookbooks are full of healthy, fun, and quick meals and snacks that get teens in the kitchen, cooking together, and enjoying good food. Titles:A Teen Guide to Breakfast on the Go A Teen Guide to Fast, Delicious Lunches A Teen Guide to Creative, Delightful Dinners A Teen Guide to Quick, Healthy Snacks |
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GREAT ADVENTURE GUIDES Published in 2010 NorwoodHouse Press Be an adventurous reader! Explore the history of these topics and follow step-by-step instructions to make compasses and bracelets of your own. Titles:Become an Explorer: Make and Use a Compass Get Connected: Make a Friendship Bracelet |
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SOCIAL STUDIES EXPLORER Published in 2010-2011 Cherry Lake Publishing Take a tour of the land, people, celebrations, and foods of this fascinating country. Titles:Vietnam Nigeria |
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SCIENCE EXPLORER Published in 2010 Cherry Lake Publishing These books are jam-packed with science experiments based on the scientific method. The colorful experiments of LIGHT help brighten young minds, while LEVERS AND PULLEYS discusses the physics of life's ups and downs! Titles:Light Levers and Pulleys |
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ALTERNATIVE ENERGY: BEYOND FOSSIL FUELS Published in 2010 Compass Point Books The world needs energy...but where do we get it from? Fossil fuel sources are running low. It is time to seek out GREEN alternatives. The book discusses the pros and cons of solar, wind, geothermal, hydro, and biomass as other choices for the future and what kids can do as the next generation of energy consumers. AwardsAlternative Energy: Beyond Fossil Fuels |
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ACE IT! INFORMATION LITERACY Published in 2009 Enslow Elementary You can find lots of advice in these books about building a piece of writing and getting creative sparks to fly! Titles:Ace Your Writing Assignment Ace Your Creative Writing Project |
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REAL WORLD SCIENCE Published in 2009 Cherry Lake Publishing Science rocks and flows in these fact-packed books! Titles:Rocks and Minerals Electricity and Magnetism |
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TOP PETS FOR KIDS WITH AMERICAN HUMANE Published in 2008 Enslow Publishers A pet is a big responsibility. Do you think you’re ready? Learn how to take care of a new pet—what to buy, how to make it feel at home, and ways to give it love and attention. Also, read about the best types and their different personalities. Titles:Top 10 Cats for Kids Top 10 Fish for Kids |
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FOR FUN! Published in 2008-2009 Compass Point Books This series explores the basics behind kid’s activities, includes projects and how–to features, and looks at the wider view of how our favorite pastimes are enjoyed by people all over the world. Titles:Candle Making for Fun! Handmade Cards for Fun! Rock Climbing for Fun! Quilting for Fun! Making Books for Fun! Fitness for Fun! |
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ATHLETIC SHOES Published in 2008 Cherry Lake Publishing Follow the path of the making of an athletic shoe, from the creation of its parts, along an assembly line, across the ocean, to the warehouse and store, to see how each shoe is truly a global endeavor. Titles:Athletic Shoes |
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DISCOVERING CULTURES Published in 2004-2007 Marshall Cavendish Benchmark Learn about the geography, culture, daily life, and celebrations of people in other countries. Each book includes maps, recipes, foreign words, fast facts, and featured biographies. Titles:Chile Iraq Singapore Thailand |
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WHEN CROCODILES ATTACK! Published in 2006 Enslow Publishers Quietly waiting, crocodiles sit as still as logs—then attack without any warning! Hear exciting stories from around the world about these dangerous and deadly reptiles of the water. |
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WE THE PEOPLE Published in 2006 Compass Point Books Read about the creative and determined voices that helped shape history. Titles:The Harlem Renaissance Great Women of the Suffrage Movement |
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GAMES AROUND THE WORLD Published in 2005 Compass Point Books How do you throw a Frisbee? How is chess different than checkers? Explore games kids enjoy, learn their rules, their histories, and different ways to play. Titles:Card Games Chess Jump Rope Spinning Toys |
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OUR SOLAR SYSTEM Published in 2002-2005 Compass Point Books This series spans the universe! Each title discusses a specific astronomy subject and its role in the vastness of space. Titles:Black Holes Comets, Asteroids, and Meteoroids Constellations Earth The International Space Station Jupiter Mars Mercury The Milky Way and Other Galaxies Moon Neptune Pluto Saturn Space Exploration Space Walks Sun Uranus Venus AwardsTeacher’s Choice Award for Children’s Books |
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GEOGRAPHY OF THE WORLD Published in 2004 Child’s World This series discusses the geography, formation, special features, animals, plants, and people of each continent. Titles:Antarctica North America |
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THE OREGON TRAIL Published in 2001 KidHaven Press The dusty trail was long and dangerous, but many people felt the promise and hope of new lands made the trip worth it. Follow a wagon train from preparation to arrival as it travels the Oregon Trail. |
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TRUE BOOKS Published in 2000-2001 Scholastic/Children’s Press Holidays are special times to spend with family and friends, remember the past, and most importantly, have fun! Learn the history of these holidays, and why people set aside time to celebrate. Titles:Chanukah Christmas Halloween Kwanzaa Martin Luther King Jr. Day New Year’s Day Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Thanksgiving Valentine’s Day |