Hundreds of books are added to the Library's collection each month. Here are the most recent Nonfiction Books for kids.
My Book of Horses and Ponies
"Discover the many breeds of horses and ponies around the world, and the origins of these powerful animals. Find out about the personalities of different horses, how humans and horses have worked together throughout history, and how to care for one of your own. Learn what it takes to be a champion rider [and] an equestrian expert!"--Back cover.
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View My Book of Horses and PoniesThe Rock in My Throat
"In this moving true story, Kao Kalia Yang shares her experiences as a Hmong refugee child navigating life at home and school in America while carrying the weight of her selective mutism"-- Provided by publisher.
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View The Rock in My ThroatNot Yet
"After watching an ice-skating movie, young Zahra sets her mind to learn how to ice skate even though her family and friends doubt her abilities. After all, she's too old to learn, the rink is too cold, and figure skaters don't look like her... not yet at least! Illustrated with Sara Alfageeh's energetic lines and colors that pop right off the page, we follow Zahra's story as she glides across the floors of her house in her socks all the way to the ice rink... and as she repeatedly says ''not yet'' to naysayers -- including herself -- who try...
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View Not YetWhere Is Jerusalem?
"In 2005, a group of construction workers in Jerusalem made an incredible discovery. Underneath the parking lot they were digging up lay an ancient city that was built in the tenth century! Three years later, gold coins from an even earlier century were found at the site. The city of Jerusalem is like a layer cake of history--more than five thousand years of complicated history--all of which author Ellen Morgan explains clearly and objectively in this illustrated book"-- Provided by publisher.
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View Where Is Jerusalem?In and Out the Window
Accompanied by enchanting artwork, this brilliant collection of more than 100 poems from the legendary author celebrates childhood, showing just how wonderful it is to be a kid.
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View In and Out the WindowJourney to the Stars
"This inspiring picture book biography follows Kalpana Chawla from childhood in India to becoming the first Indian American female astronaut, highlighting her dedication, perseverance, and patience"-- Provided by publisher.
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View Journey to the StarsGet your Hopes up
"Tweens will encounter much-needed hope, read inspiring true stories, and learn to love generously in this 90-day devotional from Carlos Whittaker, activist and head of the "Instafamilia," a hope-minded online community. Carlos draws on his "let's go" energy and Afro-Latino perspective to build an important bridge of connection"-- Provided by publisher.
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View Get your Hopes upLapu Lapu
Lapu Lapu is a children's book that takes place in the pre colonial Philippines. The story follows the hero, Datu Lapu Lapu and his journey becoming a warrior to protect his tribe from outside invaders.
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View Lapu Lapu5 Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime
"In this compendium of 5-minute really true stories about bedtime, you can go on a journey of wonder and learning to find out the answers to all these questions, and many more! Travel to Ancient Egypt to explore the beds of Tutankhamun, jet off into space to see how astronauts get ready for bed, or even plunge underwater to learn how hibernating turtles breathe through their bottoms! There are 30 amazing 5-minute stories, with all facts verified by Britannica. Lavishly illustrated on every page with specially commissioned artwork, and packed full of up-to-the-minute, expert information, this book is the ultimate...
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View 5 Minute Really True Stories for BedtimeMinecraft Beginner's Guide
Helps newbies become immersed in Minecraft, a sandbox game set in a blocky, three-dimensional world, whether it be in Survival or Creative mode, by joining book guides Mis Hap, Sir Vival and Bill Ding on an adventure through the Overworld.
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