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Nonfiction for Early Elementary Readers

Lots to learn and share with young readers!

Cover of How Was That Built: The St
Roma
Agrawal
Katie Hickey
2022

This striking book explains the feats of engineering behind the world's most impressive architectural marvels.

Cover of Niki Nakayama: A Chef’s
Debbi Michiko
Florence and Jamie Michalak
Yuko Jones
2021

This is a picture book biography that tells the story of the powerhouse female Japanese American chef and her rise to fame.

Cover of Zero Waste Kids: 35 Activi
Rob
Greenfield
2022

A fun and easy illustrated projects and activities that will help your family reduce, reuse, and recycle at home, at school, and in your community.

Cover of All About Plants! (Ada Twi
Andrea Beaty, Theanne Griffith, and
David Roberts
2022

Based on the bestselling series and the new Netflix show, this new nonfiction series is perfect for the youngest scientists of tomorrow, as they learn along with Ada. Designed in a scrapbook format, these books combine art from the show, illustrations, and photography to bring simple science concepts to life.

Cover of Listen to the Language of
Tera
Kelley
Marie Hermansson
2022

This captivating book explores the real connection and communication that runs underground between trees in the forest.

Cover of Latinitas: Celebrating 40
Juliet
Menéndez
2021

Discover how 40 influential Latinas became the women we celebrate today in a collection of short biographies from all over Latin America and across the United States.

Spanish Language edition available: Latinitas: Una Celebración de 40 Soñadoras Audaces 

Cover of Whose Tracks In The Snow?
Alexandria
Milton
2022

A great natural history picture book that introduces children to animal tracks.

Cover of Yoshi In The Ocean: A Sea
Lindsay
Moore
2022

The inspiring story of a loggerhead turtle’s long journey from rehab facility to home in the ocean.

Cover of Pizza: A Slice of History
Greg
Pizzoli
2022

All over the world, people love pizza—but where did it come from? And who made the first pizza?

Cover of The Big Book of W.O.W: Ast
Andrea
Silen and Kelly Hargrave
2022

Join the exploration experts at National Geographic Kids on a globe-trotting adventure through what’s most spectacular in our universe.

Cover of Bessie the Motorcycle Quee
Charles R.
Smith Jr.
Charlot Kristensen
2022

In 1929, 18-year-old Bessie Stringfield hopped on her motorcycle and headed out on an adventure, an unusual choice for a young Black woman at the time. Bessie Stringfield was a figure who will inspire all children to pursue their dreams.

Cover of Tree Hole Homes: Daytime D
Melissa
Stewart
Amy Hevron
2022

A playful and informative nonfiction picture book about different tree holes and the amazing animals that inhabit them.