New & Coming Soon Nonfiction Books for Kids of All Ages

Beloved and trailblazing author Judy Blume comes to life in this poetic picture book about her childhood. Judy Blume is known for fearlessly discussing topics that were once considered taboo. As a young girl, Judy was not encouraged to share her feelings, so instead she invented stories as a way to understand the world around her. 

In this photo-illustrated outer space book by two NASA scientists, readers will have a blast exploring the scary, creepy, horrific parts of the universe. From rotten-egg moons to zombie planets to spaghettification to real-life death stars, they'll find out just how bonkers space truly is. Open this book if you want to be freaked out just a tad . . . and make sure to read with the lights on!

From award-winning creators, Derrick Barnes, Frank Morrison, and Dr. Christian Gregory comes the true story of comedian and activist Dick Gregory's remarkable Food Run of 1976. 1 man. 1,011 hours. 3,200 miles. 7 million steps. What would you do? In April of 1976, Dick Gregory sets off on a Herculean and grueling two-and-a-half month run. His goal: to raise awareness about the epidemic of poverty and food insecurity in America.

Discover why the sun is yellow and how autumn leaves change colors in this richly illustrated, stylishly packaged, and informative overview of the science of colors found in the natural world.

Here is the story of Henrietta Wood, who was enslaved twice--but who demanded justice and was awarded the largest reparations ever granted for enslavement. This nonfiction book for ages 9-12 puts a human face on the current issue of reparations. 

Learn how to write stories with Patricia Forde and some of the best middle-grade children's authors. In this fun and practical illustrated guide, young writers can learn from some of Ireland's most beloved authors, including Eoin Colfer (Artemis Fowl) Catherine Doyle (Twin Crowns), Padraig Kenny (Stitch) and Derek Landy (Skullduggery Pleasant).

Learn all about the life cycle of a chicken in this non-fiction picture book for early readers. With colourful, engaging illustration and simple explanations, this is a fun and informative introduction to the life cycles of chickens. This book will take the reader on a journey from the hatching of a tiny chick, learning about how it grows, eats and the habitat it lives in. With two levels of text, this series is easy to follow for early readers and gives additional context for curious independent readers.

Kittens, puppies, guinea pigs, rabbits, fish, goats, or even a llama--which pet would YOU choose? This big book of ninety-six info-packed pages introduces young readers to all the key facts (both cute and scientific) about pets. 

Discover the tiny yet abundant world of a wetland bog that explores how even the smallest habitats play big roles in nature.

A spirited picture book biography about composer Aaron Copland and the birth of modern America. This is a story about music. But it's also a story about America. Aaron Copland was born in Brooklyn in 1900 at the dawn of a new generation. In a community of immigrants, he had a front-row seat to the many ways that the United States was growing and changing. During this electrifying time, Aaron began making music as dynamic and innovative as the people and progress around him. While some didn't understand his style or appreciate his desire to break the rules in his compositions, he endeavored to create a sound that reflected the America he knew and loved. 

This beautiful visual encyclopedia is a comprehensive guide to horses and ponies, from the elegant Andalusian to the sturdy Suffolk Punch. The book covers over 50 breeds, giving an overview of color, build, height, and temperament and then explains more about where the breed developed, and why. High-quality photographs, intriguing facts, and clearly-written text make this the perfect guide for anyone who loves horses. 

From writer Stacy McAnulty and illustrator Stevie Lewis, comes VENUS!-- a light-hearted nonfiction picture book about the sassiest member of our solar system.

The Aral Sea once stretched across modern-day Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Formerly the world's fourth-largest lake (called "sea" because of its vastness), the Aral Sea's 26 square miles (67 square kilometres) sustained its surrounding communities for generations. Beginning in the 1960s, aggressive Soviet industrialization diverted water for cotton and other crop production and caused the lake to shrink. Today the waters that had thrived for centuries have almost entirely disappeared-and along with them, the biodiversity of the lake, its thriving fishing industry, and the many homes along its shores. Told in a folkloric style with stunning illustrations, this true tale chronicles what happens when nature's generosity is exploited. 

Follow a dozen brave gray whales in search of food as they take a high-risk, high-reward 170-mile detour off their already grueling migration route to the Arctic. 

Which prehistoric creatures would win in a head-to-head battle? What if there was a dinosaur tournament? Which pterosaur will be the champion? Find out all this and more in this ... bind-up of four books in the popular Who Would Win? series. The collection features a range of prehistoric battles to satisfy all kinds of dinosaur fan.

A fresh and fascinating picture book biography about the iconic magician Harry Houdini, an avid book collector who lived and breathed the idea that books are magic, from the author of Caldecott Honor book The Noisy Paint Box. 

The author of Concrete: From the Ground Up brings her illuminating and often dry-humored approach to reflecting on another marvel of the everyday world. Meteoric collisions, volcanic eruptions, lightning strikes. Three catastrophes, all capable of producing glass--the stuff we use to protect us from the elements, send images, store energy, aid with everyday tasks, and make medical and scientific progress possible. With the help of human ingenuity, glass has evolved from its lumpy natural origins to a refined wonder that helps humankind see into the farthest reaches of outer space or the smallest particles of life on Earth.