Kids Nonfiction

Description: A biography of Neil Armstrong's life--from his early childhood to walking on the moon and legacy.

Description: Children are, in many ways, born philosophers. Without prompting, they ask some of the largest questions about time, mortality, happiness and the meaning of it all. Yet too often this inborn curiosity is not developed and, with age, the questions fall away. This is a book designed to harness children's spontaneous philosophical instinct and to develop it through introductions to some of the most vibrant and essential philosophical ideas of history. The book takes us to meet leading figures of philosophy from around the world and from all eras - and shows us how their ideas continue to matter. The book functions as an ideal introduction to philosophy, as well as a charming way to open up conversations between adults and children about the biggest questions we all face.

Description: In this book, you will meet seventeen children from around the world. All children have a birthday, but they each mark the occasion differently depending on their customs.

Description: International bestselling children's author Cornelia Funke has long been inspired and fascinated by fairy tales. This wonderful anthology is Funke's personal selection of fairy tales from all around the world - not just from her native Germany but from Russia, Japan and the Native American tradition. It's the perfect Christmas gift for any young reader wishing to discover the wider world of fairy tales.

Description: Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the special life cycle, behavior, physical characteristics, and habitat of jellyfish. Beautiful ocean images aid the student's exploration of these cool, colorful fish.

Description: Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text introduce readers to the special life cycle, behavior, physical characteristics, and habitat of sea turtles. Beautiful ocean images will help students get to know these cute creatures, big and small.

Description: Curious kids ask the best questions! What keeps the stars from falling from the sky? Why do metal boats float? And more importantly, why don't cars run on apple juice?! All these questions and more are found in the pages of this science Q & A book with questions from the most inquisitive of science center visitors--kids. With help from a slew of scientists, author Kira Vermond serves up the answers to more than 50 quizzical queries in a fun and engaging style.

Description: Presents machines designed by Goldberg, which were based on complicated chain reactions and used to accomplish simple tasks.

Description: Using scientific inquiry, readers will learn about the different layers, types, and purposes of soil. Through everyday connections to science in the real world, decide what soil is best to grow a garden. Includes a note to caregivers, a glossary, a discover activity, and career connections, as well as connections to science history.

Description: Are you a budding scientist, engineer, or inventor? Tech lab unlocks your inner maker through 18 amazing step-by-step projects, from an automatic night-light to your own remote-control snake!

Description: The amazing slime recipes in this book are sometimes gross, sometimes sparkly, sometimes smelly, but ALWAYS loads of fun. More than 30 innovative recipes, using inexpensive, accessible, and safe ingredients, will teach you everything you need to know about how to make slime. Customize incredible Halloween and Christmas-themed slime, set off a slime avalanche, and create slime from unexpected everyday ingredients such as banana, ketchup, an egg, and even toothpaste! Every project is easy to follow, with clear step-by-step instructions and photographs, and spectacular final images to show you how your slime should look. Recipe variations provide an opportunity to put your own fun twist on the activities, and science information boxes explain the STEM behind the slime.

Description: Which innovative ideas and inventions began in the Benin Kingdom in Africa? Find out how a collection of separate villages and communities grew into a strong, united kingdom and developed a network of successful trading relationships. Discover how their brilliant developments in town planning, language, art, and medicine still influence the way we live today.