New & Coming Soon Nonfiction Books for Kids of All Ages

At the southernmost tip of South America lives the world's densest population of wild pumas--including a female  named Rupestre and her four cubs. Join noted wildlife filmmaker René Araneda and his team as they follow Rupestre and her family. Witness them play, hunt, and learn to survive in the wild--through some of the toughest circumstances, even the freezing cold winter.

Discover the enchanting history of fairies, spirits, and other magical beings in this guide to all things folklore for kids.
 

An encyclopedia of expertise, showing how to do everything from making paper airplanes to solving a riddle.

The most legendary dragons from global myths face-off against each other in this book of epic, unbelievable showdowns! Packed with illustrations and folklore about incredible beasts, this book is perfect for fans of world history, mythology, dragons and fantasy creatures. Readers learn about each dragon myth, then decide who would win in a series of fantasy face-offs!

Hello! I don't think that I've met you before. Now, you may not have heard, I'm a real DINOSAUR. Before you start thinking I look like a meal...Check my family tree and then see how you feel. Meet one plucky chicken and discover her roarsome secret: she is descended from dinosaurs...And no fox is going to make a meal out of her! Travel through time and uncover the unlikely truth of how the humble hen is related to the terrifying T-Rex in this fantastic read-aloud picture book that packs 250 million years of history into a single sitting.

The riveting story of Puerto Rico, its flag, and its people--told in captivating verse by Pura Belpre Honor-winning author Anika Aldamuy Denise with gorgeous illustrations from Ericka Lugo. The missing piece of history you are about to read begins with a brave woman, a swath of fabric, and a spool of thread. Puerto Rico's complex and deep history is woven throughout each thread of its flag. A symbol of opposition to occupation and injustice, la bandera represents the great pride of a people and its diaspora. With lyrical poetry and vibrant art, the deeply layered origins of the Puerto Rican flag are stitched together in this poignant reflection on the island's history from the 19th century to the present day.

Taxonomic sets, curious collections, and quirky groupings reveal familiar and surprising connections between animals, their bodies, and their behavior - in a glorious visual feast of more than 3,000 images!

This is the perfect cookbook for kids who love to bake: It's packed with fun, foolproof cookie recipes, tips and photos with every recipe, so junior bakers can make their best cookies ever.

Hi there! I'm Squeaky McGee. I am a squirrel who has ADHD. Maybe you have a brain that's like mine? I love an adventure all of the time! But do chores get you down--do you find them a bore? Like brushing your teeth or mopping the floor? I'll help you do them! I've got your back! There's this new thing, I call it a HACK. Written in playful rhyme and filled with humor, this engaging picture book will help all young readers successfully tackle that boring list of household to-do's that challenge us all!

An introduction to the great freedom and power that comes with America's constitutional First Amendment rights, just in time for the U.S.A.'s 250th anniversary! Free is a word that comes with great power. We are free, we are that power. The First Amendment gives us many rights as Americans--from the freedom to practice any religion (or no religion) to the freedom to look the way we want to look. It gives us the right to disagree, to speak up, and to stand up for what we believe in. But not everyone in the world has these rights--or these freedoms. From attorney and educator Allison Matulli comes a memorable commentary on the privilege and opportunity of being an American, with freedoms granted by the First Amendment.

A beautiful second volume of Shakespeare retellings, from the master storyteller.

Take the plunge into the strangest, spookiest, and most fascinating rivers around the world (if you dare) in this illustrated nonfiction book from New York Times bestselling author, TikTok star, and educator Geo Rutherford!

Welcome to Indigenous from A to Z, a stunning alphabetical introduction to the rich history of Native peoples across the USA. Letter by letter, award-winning author Traci Sorell (Cherokee) offers terms that speak to both the vast diversity among Native Nations and the many connections they share, building an essential foundation of understanding for young readers. From the past shown in B is for Before 1492 and C is for Colonialism, to the vibrant culture revealed in J is for Joking and M is for Music, to the dynamic future promised by O is for Organize and R is for Reclaim, this powerful book captures the legacy and living history of Indigenous peoples today.

The only picture book biography of Dudley Randall--a poet, publisher, and leader of the Black Arts movement of the 1960s--from Ezra Jack Keats Award Winner Don Tate and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Honoree and New York Times bestselling illustrator Laura Freeman.

A fun, vibrantly illustrated behind-the-scenes tour of the inner workings of a natural history museum and all the incredible people who work there!

From the prolific Pulitzer Prize-nominated Muslim reporter Dr. Seema Yasmin comes the second book in the exciting nonfiction Muslim Mavericks chapter book series, about Olympic gold medalist Mo Farah. From Somaliland to the Olympic arena, there's no distance Mo can't go! At the age of eight, Mo Farah moved across the world from Somaliland to London. It was difficult starting over in a new country, especially since he spoke very little English. But fortunately for Mo, running was a language everyone understood. Once he started, he never stopped--smashing records and winning championships. Now, with four Olympic gold medals and six World titles, he is considered one of the most successful male track distance runners ever!