Children's Nonfiction Picture Books

Learn about the creative ways Americans help their communities. This nonfiction book includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, fun activity, glossary, and other helpful tools. This 32-page full-color book describes the importance of community involvement while giving examples of creative leaders across the country. It also explores concepts such as creative problem-solving and volunteerism and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore working together, civic responsibility, and ways to improve one's community..Describes the importance of community involvement while giving examples of creative leaders across the country who can serve as role models.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book describes the importance of community involvement while giving examples of creative leaders across the country..ISBN: 9781087605098.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to get students invested.Connects key topics such as creative problem-solving and volunteerism to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity that empowers students to improve their communities.With this fun and informative book, students will see all the wonderful things that can happen when communities create together!

As a child, Serena Auñón-Chancellor loved watching rockets launch into space. She dreamed of becoming an astronaut, but she also loved medicine and helping people. Could she be both a doctor and an astronaut? Learn about how Serena Auñón-Chancellor made her dreams come true in this biography—part of the Leaders Like Us children's book series. This children's book features post-reading questions, an extension activity, and time line to engage readers while reinforcing reading comprehension skills. Featuring vibrant illustrations, this nonfiction book introduces readers to Serena Auñón-Chancellor, a doctor and NASA astronaut who was the second Latina to go to space—proving you can make your dreams a reality!.Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of a Latinx American leader.For ages 6-10..ISBN: 9781731657701.Vivid illustrations.Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning.Serena Auñón-Chancellor: Doctor and Astronaut tells the inspiring story of how Serena followed her dreams of both medicine and space exploration, becoming the second Latina to travel to space, and features vibrant illustrations, a timeline, post-reading questions, and an activity to engage readers and enhance comprehension.

Learn about the environment and how to protect it! This nonfiction book explains what individuals and the government can do to keep Earth's air clean. The book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. This 32-page full-color book describes current threats to the environment and explains how their effects can be limited. It also explores important concepts like clean energy and upcycling and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore greenhouse gases, pollution, and finding solutions to help the planet..Describes current threats to Earth's environment and explains how their effects can be limited.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book describes current threats to the environment and explains how their effects can be limited..ISBN: 9781087605142.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students engaged.Connects important topics such as pollution and greenhouse gases to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to get students excited about helping their planet.With this fun, informative book and the additional activity, students will learn how to make their planet healthier.

Learn how the power of a petition can give Americans the ability to create real change! This nonfiction book includes a related short fiction piece, glossary, an exciting bonus activity, and other useful tools. This 32-page full-color book describes the purpose of petitions and how they can be used to make a difference. It also explores important topics such as laws and democracy and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore working together, First Amendment rights, and ways to create change..Explains the purpose of petitions and how they can be used to improve communities.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book describes the purpose of petitions and how they can be used to make a difference..ISBN: 9781087605081.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students engaged.Connects essential ideas such as laws and democracy to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity that will empower students to make change.The fun images and meaningful text will teach students how to be responsible citizens who can improve their communities by writing petitions.

Oscar de la Renta loved art. He wanted to be a famous fashion designer, but it was a very competitive field where the most successful designers were French or Italian, unlike him. Learn about the fashion designer from the Dominican Republic who turned his dreams into a reality as you dive into Oscar de la Renta's biography—part of the Leaders Like Us children's book series. Post-reading questions, an extension activity, and time line are included to engage readers while reinforcing reading comprehension skills. Featuring vibrant illustrations, this nonfiction book introduces readers to Oscar de la Renta, a fashion designer from the Dominican Republic who built a fashion empire and proved that you can accomplish your dreams no matter how big they may seem!.Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of a Latinx American leader.For ages 6-10..ISBN: 9781731657725.Vivid illustrations.Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning.Oscar de la Renta tells the inspiring story of the Dominican Republic-born fashion designer who overcame obstacles in a competitive field to build a successful fashion empire, proving that dreams can be achieved with determination.

Why would scientists want to watch sleeping ants? That's one of the mysteries you'll solve as you explore amazing animal communication. Learn how elephants show affection, why the Canada lynx leaves scratches on trees, and how vervet monkeys know where to hide. In Amazing Animal Behaviors: Animal Communication, you'll discover that many animal behaviors are expressions of communication. Finally, be a scientist as you draw conclusions and make your own scientific study. What amazing communication will you observe? Let's discover the incredible ways that animals interact with the world with a real-life animal behavior case study! This engaging 24-page nonfiction book will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided after-reading questions and a fun extension activity. The nonfiction leveled text features simple, easy-to-read pages with full-color pictures. Reading/teaching tips are also included..Inquiry-based investigation of animal behaviors using real-life examples.For ages 6-10..This engaging 24-page nonfiction book will help your child improve comprehension and build confidence with guided after-reading questions and a fun extension activity..ISBN: 9781731654519.Vivid photos.Includes after-reading questions, reading suggestions, and an activity to encourage further learning.This 24-page nonfiction book, Amazing Animal Behaviors: Animal Communication, reveals how animals express themselves—like elephants showing affection and vervet monkeys signaling danger—through real-life case studies, vivid photos, and guided questions that encourage scientific thinking and comprehension.

Grace Lee Boggs was a Chinese American woman who went from earning a PhD in philosophy to becoming an activist in the black power movement in Detroit. She used ideas about revolution to inspire people to create a new world and imagine a new way of living. Learn about Grace Lee Bogg's life and accomplishments in this nonfiction biography, part of the Leaders Like Us series. Featuring 24 pages with vibrant illustrations, this children's book also includes a timeline, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity to help develop reading comprehension skills..Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of an Asian American leader.For ages 6-10..Page Count: 24 pages.ISBN: 9781731656308.Vivid illustrations.Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning.Leaders Like Us: Grace Lee Boggs is a nonfiction biography that explores the life and achievements of Grace Lee Boggs, a Chinese American activist who played a pivotal role in the black power movement, featuring vibrant illustrations, a timeline, and interactive activities to enhance reading comprehension.

Learn about American Indian tradition and the important part it has on American culture. This nonfiction book shows how American Indian changemakers work to preserve their cultures and promote fairness. Students will learn about and appreciate the dedication of American Indian leaders. This 32-page full-color book explains the important work of American Indian leaders and their interactions with government. It also explores essential topics such as leadership and fairness and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to discover tribal Nations, American Indian culture, and the relationship between communities and government..Explains the important work of American Indian leaders and their interactions with government.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book explains the important work of American Indian leaders and their interactions with government..ISBN: 9781087605111.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students interested.Describes both the traditions and struggles of various American Indian Nations.Explores important themes such as fairness and leadership.Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity to show how individuals can work with government to make change.The book includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, a glossary, a meaningful activity, and other great tools.

Earth zips through space at thousands of miles an hour! So, why aren't we lost in a distant galaxy? In Super Science: Sky Spies, readers will discover the secrets of the moon and stars , including how we can see celestial patterns that repeat over time by carefully watching the night sky. The Super Science series presents standards-supporting concepts in relatable, often-humorous ways to engage young readers and provide teachers with fun informational texts to support science curriculums. Maximum information is delivered with minimal text to engage and support early readers..Photo- and fact-filled text for young readers supports NGSS standards.For ages: 6-10 years..Page Count: 24 pages.ISBN: 9781731654779.Includes glossary, index, and comprehension questions.Activity helps reader further engage with book content.Super Science: Sky Spies introduces young readers to the wonders of the moon, stars, and celestial patterns, explaining how observing the night sky helps us understand the universe around us.

This nonfiction book gives students a close-up look at media by exploring all forms and how it plays an important role in society. Students will learn to tell the difference between facts and opinions with this exciting book and the accompanying extension activity. This 32-page full-color book defines media, explains how to separate fact from fiction. It also covers important ideas like democracy and censorship, plus includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to discover about bias, sharing information, and the history of media..Details the history and importance of various types of media, from newspapers to billboards to social media.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book defines media, explains how to separate fact from fiction..ISBN: 9781087605173.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested.Connects important concepts like democracy and censorship to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to get students excited about media.Ideal for young readers, the book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic.

Learn about the process of electing government leaders! This nonfiction book explains how elections work and ways for individuals to stay involved in government. The book also includes a related fiction piece, a glossary, an extension activity, and other helpful features. This 32-page full-color book describes the presidential election process with examples from United States history. It also explores essential topics such as leadership and civic duty and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore political parties, government leaders, and the structure of America's representative democracy..Describes the presidential election process with examples from United States history.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book describes the presidential election process with examples from United States history..ISBN: 9781087605104.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students invested.Explores major civics topics such as representative democracy and political parties.Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity that will get students excited about elections and campaigns.Perfect for young readers, this book will show students how to be informed citizens when it comes to elections and campaigns.

They can be performed at home or in a classroom setting with materials that are easy to obtain and use. These books provide a wonderful introduction for parents, caregivers and pre-school teachers to help inquisitive minds. By taking the next step in terms of active participation, children explore the environment around them, answering their own questions in the process. Children will learn how to gather materials, solve a problem and feel confident with the answers they find. Each 8 book set includes: Rosa's Big Pizza Experiment, Rosa's Big Bridge Experiment, Rosa's Big Boat Experiment, Rosa's Big Sunflower Experiment, Rosa Explores The Water Cycle, Rosa Explores Life Cycles, Rosa's Bird Feeder Experiment, Rosa's Big Shadow Puppet Experiment..Age group 3-7 years.Child's Play Books.9781786289834.A set of 8 books.By taking the next step in terms of active participation, children explore the environment around them, answering their own questions in the process..Children will learn how to gather materials, solve a problem and feel confident with the answers they find..These are 8 STEM titles, with a focus on easy experimentation

Learn the history behind the phrase "We the people". This nonfiction book analyzes the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution in an exciting and informative way. The book includes a glossary, a short fiction piece related to the topic, and a bonus activity. This 32-page full-color book describes the creation of the U.S. Constitution and the Preamble. It also explores important topics like justice and liberty and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore the Constitution, structure of government, and United States history..Analyzes the Preamble line by line in an easy-to-understand manner.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book describes the creation of the U.S. Constitution and the Preamble..ISBN: 9781087605159.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested.Connects essential topics like the U.S. Constitution and federal government to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to get students excited about the Preamble's powerful words.With this book that's perfect for young readers, students can see how the powerful words of the Preamble are reflected in American government.

Do you have a need for speed? In motorsports, there are countless races to be run—and won. Drivers test their limits, set impressive records, and race to beat their rivals. Motorsport is a high-stakes, high-speed world. Pull up to the starting line to see how cars, boats, planes, and other extreme vehicles have fared in some of the world's biggest races in Motorsports, part of the At the Starting Line book series. In this nonfiction book, readers will learn about extreme vehicles, top competitors, history-making races, and what to expect next in automobile, motorcycle, powerboat, airplane, and kart racing. This children's book also includes before- and after-reading activities, glossary words defined on the pages they appear, and vibrant photographs to engage readers along the way..High-interest text for striving readers.For ages 8-14..32 pages.ISBN: 9781731657336.Glossary words defined on the pages where they appear.Before- and after-reading activities.Motorsports takes readers on a thrilling ride through the world of high-speed racing, exploring extreme vehicles, legendary competitors, and record-breaking races, with engaging activities, vibrant photos, and glossary words to enhance vocabulary and comprehension.

Oscar de la Renta loved art. He wanted to be a famous fashion designer, but it was a very competitive field where the most successful designers were French or Italian, unlike him. Learn about the fashion designer from the Dominican Republic who turned his dreams into a reality as you dive into Oscar de la Renta’s biography—part of the Leaders Like Us children’s book series..Nonfiction/Social Studies.Annette M. Clayton, Elisa Chavarri/Rourke Educational Media.Grades 1-4.Paperback.English.24 pages.9781731657749.After-reading questions.Extension activity.Time line.We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!.This nonfiction book introduces readers to Oscar de la Renta, a fashion designer from the Dominican Republic who built a fashion empire.