New Nonfiction Books for Kids
Hundreds of books are added to the Library's collection each month. Here are the most recent Nonfiction Books for kids.
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Pokémon Visual Companion
A reference to key characters, battles, and regions.
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Boys Will Be Human
"Have you ever noticed that there are unwritten rules that tell boys how to act, think, and feel? Nobody knows where they came from, but one day--BAM!--you suddenly feel these invisible forces pushing you to follow the rules of masculinity, even if they don't make you happy. This get-real guidebook isn't about learning the rules of the Boys' Club--it's about UNLEARNING them and figuring out how to be brave...smart...cool...confident...strong."--
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How to Sleep Tight Through the Night
"Whether it's fear of the dark or worry about the day ahead that is interfering with a good night's sleep, How to Sleep Tight through the Night offers creative solutions for soothing children's bedtime anxieties and developing healthy sleep habits"--
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How to Greet A Grandma
Who can be a fun friend, wise teacher, and inspiring leader all in one? A grandma, of course! With this sweet and celebratory "travel guide," you can tour the world and meet a host of glorious global grandmas, from a wise Māori Kuia to an adventure-loving Dutch Oma. You can discover some of the special things grandmas have in common, learn each featured grandma's name and how best to greet her, as well as find out about different customs and traditions from each country.
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I'm A Volcano!
In the second installment of the Science Buddies series, a volcano takes young readers through the fascinating formation and life of an active volcano--cool! I mean, hot! How do volcanoes form? What makes them erupt? Are there different kinds? Hi, I'm Volcano! And I'm here to answer all your burning questions! In friendly, simple text and with funny, engaging, and informative illustrations, a young volcano will teach readers everything there is to know about these exploding wonders. And while volcanoes can be a bit scary, kids will learn that they are carefully monitored and that they give us a lot...
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Bear Has A Belly
"Repetitive, rhythmic text celebrates the body parts that humans and animals have in common. On each spread, large photographs feature animals and children of diverse backgrounds and abilities, focusing on a different body part each time. A final spread directed at caregivers shares age-appropriate enrichment activities."--
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Puffin
"Fascinating facts and engaging text introduce young ornithologists to the puffin by following one diligent pair as they nurture their new chick"--
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What Are Words, Really?
"Words have power--the power to hurt or to heal, to make someone feel small or to make someone feel tall. Gorgeously illustrated with bright colors and bold lines, this gentle text encourages even the youngest readers to choose their words carefully and to use those words to make the world a better, more loving place."--
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Ice Cycle
"Pancake ice, floebergs, glaciers, icicles . . . cold temperatures create an astonishing variety of ice forms! Welcome winter with a poetic exploration of ice on land and at sea in this evocative and atmospheric picture book"--
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1, 2, 3 Cook!
Step-by-step instructions for fifty recipes helps young readers gain confidence in the kitchen with basic cooking skills, and includes such dishes as glazed cinnamon rolls, pasta with cherry tomato sauce, and ice cream cake pops.
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