Best Nonfiction For Kids - April 2024

Mistakes That Worked: 40 Familiar Inventions & How They Came to Be

Do you know how many things in your daily life were invented by accident?   SANDWICHES came about when an English earl was too busy gambling to eat his meal and needed to keep one hand free. POTATO CHIPS were first cooked by a chef who was furious when a customer complained that his fried potatoes weren’t thin enough. Coca-Cola, Silly Putty, and X rays have fascinating stories behind them too! Their unusual tales, and many more, along with hilarious cartoons and weird, amazing facts, make up this fun-filled book about everyday items that had surprisingly haphazard beginnings.And don't miss... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0385320434
• ASIN: 0385320434
• ISBN: 9780385320436
• Brand: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
• Manufacturer: Delacorte Books for Young Readers

When on Earth?: History as You've Never Seen It Before! (Where on Earth?)

Teach history in a way that's fascinating to visual learners and children who are captivated by pictures and timelines. When on Earth? approaches history in a different way than most books, giving context that can put what children learn in school in a broader historical perspective. In more than 60 specially commissioned maps, this one-of-a-kind history book shows where, when, and how history happened. Find out how the first farmers lived and worked. Discover the Viking world. Learn about the Arab Spring. Beautiful illustrations, 3-D graphics, clear annotations, and fun facts bring history to... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1465429409
• UPC: 790778029401
• ASIN: 1465429409
• ISBN: 1465429409
• Brand: DK Publishing Dorling Kindersley
• Manufacturer: DK Children

50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet, 3rd Edition

Heroes come in all sizes, colors, and ages, and 50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet (2nd Revised Edition) introduces readers to a diverse cast of great Americans. The remarkable stories of fifty inspiring Americans are highlighted, from Jane Addams to Louis Zamperini. Revised in 2016 by the original authors to include ten new heroes, the book includes up-to-date websites and booklists. With the most current biographical information available, this edition is sure to inform and inspire readers.

• ASIN: 1512413283
• ASIN: 1512413283
• ISBN: 1512413283
• Brand: MILLBROOK
• Manufacturer: Millbrook Press

Wolves at the Door: The True Story Of America's Greatest Female Spy

Virginia Hall left her Baltimore home in 1931 to enter the Foreign Service and went to work for the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) when Hitler was building toward the peak of his power in Europe. She was assigned to France, where she helped the Resistance movement, escaped prisoners of war, and American Allied paratroopers. By 1942 she was considered so dangerous to the Gestapo that she had to escape over the Pyrenees mountains―on an artificial leg, no less. When she got to England, she was reassigned to France by the OSS, disguised as an old peasant woman. She helped capture 500... [Read More]

• ASIN: 159921072X
• UPC: 884203109865
• ASIN: 159921072X
• ISBN: 159921072X
• Brand: Lyons Press
• Manufacturer: Lyons Press

5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!) (National Geographic Kids)

"Filled with photographs, this beautifully designed book is organized into two-page spreads that each focus on a different topic, making it easy and fun to read." --Redding.comPresenting the next must-have, fun-filled gift book from the team that created Ultimate Weird But True, 5,000 Cool Facts About Everything treats kids to brain candy and eye candy all rolled into one treasure trove of high-interest fascinating facts. Lively and information-packed, this book is literally busting its covers with fascinating, fun-tastic facts on super, sensational topics that kids love. Who knew that there ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1426310498
• ASIN: 1426310498
• ISBN: 9781426310492
• Brand: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
• Manufacturer: National Geographic Children's Books

National Geographic Kids Why?: Over 1,111 Answers to Everything

The concept is simple. Got a question? Well now you have an answer! 1,111 of them, in fact. Want to know why your snot is yellow? Flip to the human body chapter. What's on the inside of a turtle shell? The animal section's got you covered. What's in the deepest part of the ocean? Why doesn't Earth just float off into space? Check, check, and check. With hundreds of topics ranging from silly to serious, we've got the expert information you need in a fun and entertaining format that will keep kids digging for answers. Answers include all kinds of fascinating extra info like top ten lists, weird-... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1426320965
• ASIN: 1426320965
• ISBN: 9781426320965
• Brand: National Geographic Kids
• Manufacturer: National Geographic Children's Books

Jokes for Kids: The Best Jokes, Riddles, Tongue Twisters, Knock-Knock jokes, and One liners for kids: Kids Joke books ages 7-9 8-12

Chock full of hilarious jokes wisecracks, riddles, and knock-knock jokes, Jokes for Kids is for young readers—and their parents!200+ jokes! Good, clean family funknock-knocks, riddles, and more Have fun, be silly, and practice word recognition and reading comprehension, all at the same time!

• ASIN: 1987734912
• ASIN: 1987734912
• ISBN: 1987734912
• Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

National Geographic Kids 125 True Stories of Amazing Animals: Inspiring Tales of Animal Friendship & Four-Legged Heroes, Plus Crazy Animal Antics

Meet a kayaking sea otter, a penguin that became a knight, a bear that stole a family's car, a pet cat that called 911 to save its owner, and many more amazing animals. This page-turner offers 100 heartwarming and hilarious anecdotes, illustrated with full color photos of these intriguing animals. Stories include unlikely animal friends, animal heroes, amazing animal tricks, surprising animal hybrids, wacky truth-is-stranger-than-fiction stories of animal antics, and more. Plus, loads of animals facts, lists, and information boxes add even more fun on every page.

• ASIN: 142630918X
• ASIN: 142630918X
• ISBN: 142630918X
• Brand: imusti
• Manufacturer: National Geographic Children's Books

The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition): The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue (True Rescue Series)

This adaptation for young readers of The Finest Hours: The True Story of the US Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman tells the story of the shipwreck of two oil tankers and the harrowing Coast Guard rescue when four men in a tiny lifeboat overcame insurmountable odds and saved more than 30 stranded sailors. Now a major motion picture from Disney, starring Chris Pine and Casey Affleck.On the night of February 18, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England has ever seen, two oil tankers just off the shore of Cape Cod were torn in half. Wi... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1250044235
• ASIN: 1250044235
• ISBN: 1250044235
• Brand: Tougias Michael J
• Manufacturer: Square Fish

The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs

The #1 New York Times Best Seller!An Amazon Best Book of 2018!IACP Award WinnerWant to bake the most-awesome-ever cupcakes? Or surprise your family with breakfast tacos on Sunday morning? Looking for a quick snack after school? Or maybe something special for a sleepover? It's all here. Learn to cook like a pro―it's easier than you think.For the first time ever, America's Test Kitchen is bringing their scientific know-how, rigorous testing, and hands-on learning to KIDS in the kitchen! Using kid-tested and approved recipes, America's Test Kitchen has created THE cookbook every kid chef needs ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1492670022
• UPC: 760789273308
• ASIN: 1492670022
• ISBN: 1492670022
• Manufacturer: Sourcebooks Explore

Best Friends

A National and New York Times Bestseller!The creators of Real Friends Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with a true story about popularity, first crushes, and finding your own path in the graphic novel, Best Friends.Follow your heart. Find your people.Sixth grade is supposed to be perfect. Shannon’s got a sure spot in the in-crowd called The Group, and her best friend is their leader, Jen, the most popular girl in school. But the rules are always changing, and Shannon has to scramble to keep up. She never knows which TV shows are cool, what songs to listen to, and who she’s allowed to ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1250317460
• ASIN: 1250317460
• ISBN: 1250317460
• Manufacturer: First Second

Bet You Didn't Know: Fascinating, Far-out, Fun-tastic Facts!

Did you know that the first stop signs were black and white? Or that a litter of kittens is called a kindle? There's a lot to know and we bet you'll have fun learning these fun, far-out facts in the next super series from National Geographic Kids!   Based on a favorite department in Nat Geo Kids magazine, this book is chock-full of fascinating facts, silly stats, and catchy little knowledge nuggets in all kinds of cool categories, from astronomy and dinosaurs to revolutions and breakfast. Special features include Extreme Weirdness, Strange Places, Wacky World, and more.

• ASIN: 1426328370
• ASIN: 1426328370
• ISBN: 1426328370
• Brand: National Geographic Children's Books
• Manufacturer: National Geographic Children's Books

History Year by Year: The History of the World, from the Stone Age to the Digital Age

Featuring more than 1,500 images that bring the story of the past to life through a detailed timeline, this visual world history book helps children navigate the influences, patterns, and connections between historical events, beginning with prehistory and running up to the Arab Spring.Budding historians will learn about the history of humans across the world in History Year by Year. Spreads highlight major historical eras including the Renaissance and the French Revolution, while quotations from primary and secondary sources provide further insight and give proper historical context. Kids wil... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1465414185
• ASIN: 1465414185
• ISBN: 1465414185
• Brand: DK Publishing Dorling Kindersley
• Manufacturer: DK Children

Teacher Created Materials - TIME for Kids Informational Text: STEM Collection - 10 Book Set - Grade 2 - Guided Reading Level J - M

Introduce second grade students to topics in science, technology, engineering, and math with this colorful collection of nonfiction books. This 10-book set pulls together informational text that includes TIME FOR KIDS content, vivid images, and descriptive vocabulary to engage early learners, encourage an interest in STEM topics, and support the development of STEM content knowledge. Titles in this collection include: Count Me In! School Carnival (Math); Count Me In! Soccer Tournament (Math); Count Me In! What's for Lunch? (Math); Tornadoes and Hurricanes (Science); Volcanoes! (Science); Snake... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1480748978
• ASIN: 1480748978
• ISBN: 1480748978
• Brand: Teacher Created Materials
• Manufacturer: Teacher Created Materials

Difficult Riddles For Smart Kids: 300 Difficult Riddles And Brain Teasers Families Will Love (Books for Smart Kids)

Brain Teasers for Kids - Riddles for the Whole Family“The mind once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions.” Ralph Waldo Emerson This kids book is a collection of 300 brain teasing riddles and puzzles. Their purpose is to make children think and stretch their minds. They are designed to test logic, lateral thinking as well as memory and to engage the brain in seeing patterns and connections between different things and circumstances.They are laid out in three chapters which get more difficult as you go through the book, in the author’s opinion at least. The ans... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1546595902
• ASIN: 1546595902
• ISBN: 1546595902
• Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

The six mean Herdman kids lie, steal, smoke cigars (even the girls) and then become involved in the community Christmas

• UPC: 531708
• Rating: 4.4

The Best Creative Nonfiction Vol. 2

"Blending precise research and astute observation with flavorful, fascinating narratives." Publishers Weekly, starred review (for Vol.

• UPC: 8029650
• Rating: 4.2

Teaching Informational Text in K-3 Classrooms : Best Practices to Help Children Read, Write, and Learn from Nonfiction

"Specifically designed for K-3 teachers, this accessible guide describes ways to use informational text creatively and effectively in both reading and writing instruction. The book presents lessons, read-alouds, and activities that motivate students to engage

• UPC: 45434717

Dungeons & Dragons Player's Handbook (Dungeons & Dragons Core Rulebooks)

A player's handbook for the newest edition of the role-playing game contains rules for character creation and advancement, backgrounds and skills, exploration, equipment, and

• UPC: 37784457
• Rating: 4.8

The Best Nonfiction Books of the 20th Century, Vol. 5, Including the Autobiography of Mark Twain, Children of Crisis, a Study of History and More

The Best Nonfiction Books of the 20th Century, Vol. 5, Including the Autobiography of Mark Twain, Children of Crisis, a Study of History and

• UPC: 190084521

Rich Dad Poor Dad : What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!

Paperback / softback: Rich Dad Poor Dad : What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do

• UPC: 55492555
• Rating: 3.9

Teaching Informational Text in K-3 Classrooms : Best Practices to Help Children Read, Write, and Learn from Nonfiction

Revised edition of: Informational text in K-3 classrooms,

• UPC: 45434716

Educated - Hardcover

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - An unforgettable memoir about a young girl who, kept out of school, leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University Book Club Pick

• UPC: 56176569
• Rating: 4.4

The Power of Our Words : Teacher Language That Helps Children Learn

Learn how teachers can use language words, tone, and pace to increase student engagement, build a positive classroom community, and more effectively manage behavior by helping children develop confidence, competence, and self-control. Since the first

• UPC: 53614126
• Rating: 5.0

5 LOVE LANGUAGES, THE

- Over 11 million copies sold- #1 New York Times Bestseller for 8 years running- Now celebrating its 25th anniversary Simple ideas, lasting loveFalling in love is easy. Staying in love--that's the challenge. How can

• UPC: 107399901
• Rating: 5.0

2000 Just For Kids Best Recipes Cookbook Recipes 96 Pages

• UPC: 202936095269
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 6 USD

Social Skills for Kids : Over 75 Fun Games & Activities for Building Better R...

• UPC: 263922291270
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 18 USD

Americas Best Cookbook for Kids with Dia

• UPC: 383457070986
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 5 USD

Cookies for Kids Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook Soft Cover 1983 Illustrated

• UPC: 323739472707
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 8 USD

Birthday Cakes for Kids Paperback – 1993 by Best Recipes

• UPC: 114157013750
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 4 USD

101 Healthiest Foods for Kids: Eat the Best, Feel the Greatest?Healthy Foods for

• UPC: 303521327730
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 2 USD

Disney Frozen Anna's Best Breakfast Cookbook - Cooking Fun for Kids Brand new

• UPC: 383481757744
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 7 USD

Quilts to Make for Kids by Better Homes and Gardens(GREAT CONDITION!)Like New!!

• UPC: 233490773056
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 6 USD

Best Day Of My Life Again For Kids Factory Sealed Loren Slocum & Asher Slocum

• UPC: 254536820300
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 13 USD

Best 100 Smoothies for Kids: Incredibly Nutritious and To... by Harroun, Deborah

• UPC: 392234425767
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 15 USD