Kids Nonfiction

Description: "In this companion to Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal, Paul Fleischman and Julie Paschkis turn to the universal story of creation"-- Inside jacket flap.The author draws from a variety of folk traditions to put together the story of creation, including elements from many cultures.

Description: Shares facts about mythical creatures Jack and Annie encountered in the "Night of the Ninth Dragon" Magic tree house adventure.

Description: One of the biggest adaptations made by some animals is to live and work together as a group to ensure their survival. Elephants, dolphins and orcas, monkeys, apes, lions, and wolves, educate their young, work together to find food, and take care of their group members. Smaller animals that work together in microsocieties include termites, ants, bees, and wasps.

Description: "An informative and entertaining look at the good and the bad (and possibly a few ugly) microscopic organisms that live in you and on you."--Back cover.

Description: Introduces fifteen shark species, sharing information about their size, habitat, and behavior to show why people should be nice to them.

Description: Bel and her cousin, Dylan, explore the topic of tornadoes, learning how they are formed and how to stay safe when tornadoes happen.

Description: Make and customize unique, stylish jewelry, hair accessories, bags, belts, and much more. With photographs of the finished accessories this book includes step-by-step illustrated instructions and actual-size patterns to make a wide range of on-trend accessories, like a flowery hair garland; a fun, furry bag charm; a 70s-style braided belt; or a jeweled statement collar necklace. A section at the back of the book explains the basics of sewing and other craft techniques, including how to thread a needle, do a running stitch, and sew on buttons. There are also helpful tips and lots of ideas for alternative projects and customizing what you've made.

Description: A collection of stories featuring characters from Disney and Disney-Pixar movies, including "Monsters, Inc.," "Pinocchio," "Cars," and "Big Hero 6."

Description: A collection of poems on alligators that explores how they hunt, keep warm, and care for their young.

Description: Uses primary sources to discuss the major events of the 1950s, including the Korean War, the rise of the teenager, and the beginning of the space race.

Description: This book provides information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Taiwan.

Description: Traces the achievements of the celebrated Supreme Court justice through the lens of her many famous acts of civil disagreement against inequality, unfair treatment, and human rights injustice.

Description: Louis Braille was just five years old when he lost his sight. He was a clever boy, determined to live like everyone else, and what he wanted more than anything was to be able to read. Even at the school for the blind in Paris, there were no books for him. And so he invented his own alphabet--a whole new system for writing that could be read by touch. A system so ingenious that it is still used by the blind community today.

Description: Robert Hoge was born with a tumor the size of a tennis ball in the middle of his face and short, twisted legs, but he refused to let what made him different stand in the way of leading a happy, successful life. This is the true story of how he embraced his circumstances and never let his "ugly" stop him from focusing on what truly mattered..