K-2nd Grade Non-fiction
Apex Predators by Steve Jenkins
What does it take to be the “top dog”? In his latest book, the award-winning author and illustrator Steve Jenkins introduces readers to apex predators—the animals that are at the top of their food chains and have no natural enemies.
Around the World in a Bathtub: Bathing All Over the Globe by Wade Bradford, ill. by Micha Archer
Explore bathing practices in different countries and cultures in this lively, colorful picture book.
Balderdash! John Newbery and the Boisterous Birth of Children’s Books by Michelle Markel, ill. by Nancy Carpenter
This rollicking and fascinating picture book biography chronicles the life of the first pioneer of children's books—John Newbery himself.
Book of Bones by Gabrielle Balkan and Sam Brewster
Explore the animal world like you never have before–by studying their skeletons. You’ll learn which animals have the smallest, largest, lightest, and heaviest bones.
Caroline’s Comets: A True Story by Emily Arnold McCully
Caroline Herschel (1750–1848) was not only one of the greatest astronomers who ever lived but also the first woman to be paid for her scientific work.
Danza! Amalia Hernandez and El Ballet Folklorico de Mexico by Duncan Tonatiuh
Danza! is a celebration of Amalia Hernández’s life and of the rich history of dance in Mexico.
Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years by Stacy McAnulty and David Litchfield
This book is fun, fun, fun! A friendly-faced Earth gives us a brief glimpse into its short 4.54 billion years of existence.
Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos by Monica Brown, Illus. by John Parra.
A fictional account of the life of young artist Frida Kahlo that celebrates her connection to the animals she loved and painted. (Belpré Illustrator Honor Book)
Germs: Fact and Fiction, Friends and Foes by Lesa Cline-Ransome, ill. James Ransome
Told from the perspective of Sam the Salmonella, this informative picture book introduces young readers to helpful and harmful germs, exploring fascinating details about the world of microscopic organisms.
Gorilla Gardener: How to Help Nature Take Over the World by John & Jana
Gorilla Gardener builds a delightful world where nature rules and humans of all ages enjoy life outdoors, while having creative fun and adventure!
Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code by Laurie Wallmark, illustrated by Katie Wu
Who was Grace Hopper? A software tester, workplace jester, cherished mentor, ace inventor, avid reader, naval leader—AND rule breaker, chance taker, and troublemaker.
Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers
Oliver Jeffers offers a rare personal look inside his own hopes and wishes for his child--and in doing so gifts children and parents everywhere with a gently sweet and humorous missive about our world and those who call it home.
How the Cookie Crumbled: The True (and Not-So-True) Stories of the Invention of the Chocolate Chip Cookie by Gilbert Ford
In this unique and clever picture book, Gilbert Ford sheds a little light on everyone’s favorite sweet treat—the chocolate chip cookie—and reminds readers everywhere that just because a story is told doesn’t mean it’s true.
The Hidden Life of a Toad by Doug Wechsler
In jaw-dropping photos, Doug Wechsler captures the life cycle of the American toad from egg to tadpole to adult.
How Does My Home Work? by Chris Butterworth, ill. Lucia Gaggiotti
Travel beyond the walls and under the floors of a house to find out more about the electricity, water, and natural gas that make your home work — and find out how you can do your part to save energy and preserve these resources.
Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Repitles by Patricia Valdez and Felicita Sala
This picture book biography shares Joan’s life from girlhood tea parties with lizards through her career as one of the world’s foremost experts on reptiles.
Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept on Drawing by Kay Haring
This one-of-a-kind book, written by the artist's sister, explores the life and art of Keith Haring from his childhood through his meteoric rise to fame.
A Hundred Billion Trillion Stars by Seth Fishman, illus. by Isabel Greenberg
The playful illustrations and the friendly, straightforward voice of the author illuminate some of the biggest numbers in the universe—a hundred billion trillion stars—and the smallest—one unique and special YOU.
If Sharks Disappeared by Lily Williams
Artist Lily Williams explores how the disappearance of sharks would affect other animals across the whole planet in this clever book about the importance of keeping sharks, and our oceans, healthy.
If You Were the Moon by Laurie Purdie Salas, illus. by Jaime Kim
What would you do if you were the moon? Do you think you would rest quietly in the night sky? Oh, no. The moon does so much more than you might imagine!
She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger
In this companion book to She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World, Chelsea Clinton introduces readers to a group of thirteen incredible women who have shaped history all across the globe.
Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist by Jess Keating
This is the story of Eugenie Clark, who defied the odds, and earned the nickname "Shark Lady." Through her accomplishments, she taught the world that sharks were to be admired rather than feared and that women can do anything they set their minds to.
Silent Days, Silent Dreams by Allen Say
An imagined biography in words and pictures of the self-taught white artist James Castle, who was deaf, mute, and autistic.
Terrific Tongues by Maria Gianferrari
This fascinating and whimsical nonfiction picture book uses humorous comparisons and playful artwork to teach children the unusual ways that a variety of animals--from woodpeckers to snakes to bats--use their tongues to find food, eat, and clean themselves.
What Makes a Monster? by Jess Keating
Monsters are real--and they're everywhere in nature! Animal Planet meets Godzilla in this nonfiction picture book that puts the "Ack!" into backyard science.
The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Activist by Cynthia Levinson, Illus. by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
The 1963 Birmingham protest was successfully accomplished by youth. The youngest, nine-year-old Audrey Faye Hendricks, proved that even the smallest voice makes a difference.
What does it take to be the “top dog”? In his latest book, the award-winning author and illustrator Steve Jenkins introduces readers to apex predators—the animals that are at the top of their food chains and have no natural enemies.
Around the World in a Bathtub: Bathing All Over the Globe by Wade Bradford, ill. by Micha Archer
Explore bathing practices in different countries and cultures in this lively, colorful picture book.
Balderdash! John Newbery and the Boisterous Birth of Children’s Books by Michelle Markel, ill. by Nancy Carpenter
This rollicking and fascinating picture book biography chronicles the life of the first pioneer of children's books—John Newbery himself.
Book of Bones by Gabrielle Balkan and Sam Brewster
Explore the animal world like you never have before–by studying their skeletons. You’ll learn which animals have the smallest, largest, lightest, and heaviest bones.
Caroline’s Comets: A True Story by Emily Arnold McCully
Caroline Herschel (1750–1848) was not only one of the greatest astronomers who ever lived but also the first woman to be paid for her scientific work.
Danza! Amalia Hernandez and El Ballet Folklorico de Mexico by Duncan Tonatiuh
Danza! is a celebration of Amalia Hernández’s life and of the rich history of dance in Mexico.
Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years by Stacy McAnulty and David Litchfield
This book is fun, fun, fun! A friendly-faced Earth gives us a brief glimpse into its short 4.54 billion years of existence.
Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos by Monica Brown, Illus. by John Parra.
A fictional account of the life of young artist Frida Kahlo that celebrates her connection to the animals she loved and painted. (Belpré Illustrator Honor Book)
Germs: Fact and Fiction, Friends and Foes by Lesa Cline-Ransome, ill. James Ransome
Told from the perspective of Sam the Salmonella, this informative picture book introduces young readers to helpful and harmful germs, exploring fascinating details about the world of microscopic organisms.
Gorilla Gardener: How to Help Nature Take Over the World by John & Jana
Gorilla Gardener builds a delightful world where nature rules and humans of all ages enjoy life outdoors, while having creative fun and adventure!
Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code by Laurie Wallmark, illustrated by Katie Wu
Who was Grace Hopper? A software tester, workplace jester, cherished mentor, ace inventor, avid reader, naval leader—AND rule breaker, chance taker, and troublemaker.
Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth by Oliver Jeffers
Oliver Jeffers offers a rare personal look inside his own hopes and wishes for his child--and in doing so gifts children and parents everywhere with a gently sweet and humorous missive about our world and those who call it home.
How the Cookie Crumbled: The True (and Not-So-True) Stories of the Invention of the Chocolate Chip Cookie by Gilbert Ford
In this unique and clever picture book, Gilbert Ford sheds a little light on everyone’s favorite sweet treat—the chocolate chip cookie—and reminds readers everywhere that just because a story is told doesn’t mean it’s true.
The Hidden Life of a Toad by Doug Wechsler
In jaw-dropping photos, Doug Wechsler captures the life cycle of the American toad from egg to tadpole to adult.
How Does My Home Work? by Chris Butterworth, ill. Lucia Gaggiotti
Travel beyond the walls and under the floors of a house to find out more about the electricity, water, and natural gas that make your home work — and find out how you can do your part to save energy and preserve these resources.
Joan Procter, Dragon Doctor: The Woman Who Loved Repitles by Patricia Valdez and Felicita Sala
This picture book biography shares Joan’s life from girlhood tea parties with lizards through her career as one of the world’s foremost experts on reptiles.
Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept on Drawing by Kay Haring
This one-of-a-kind book, written by the artist's sister, explores the life and art of Keith Haring from his childhood through his meteoric rise to fame.
A Hundred Billion Trillion Stars by Seth Fishman, illus. by Isabel Greenberg
The playful illustrations and the friendly, straightforward voice of the author illuminate some of the biggest numbers in the universe—a hundred billion trillion stars—and the smallest—one unique and special YOU.
If Sharks Disappeared by Lily Williams
Artist Lily Williams explores how the disappearance of sharks would affect other animals across the whole planet in this clever book about the importance of keeping sharks, and our oceans, healthy.
If You Were the Moon by Laurie Purdie Salas, illus. by Jaime Kim
What would you do if you were the moon? Do you think you would rest quietly in the night sky? Oh, no. The moon does so much more than you might imagine!
She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger
In this companion book to She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World, Chelsea Clinton introduces readers to a group of thirteen incredible women who have shaped history all across the globe.
Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean's Most Fearless Scientist by Jess Keating
This is the story of Eugenie Clark, who defied the odds, and earned the nickname "Shark Lady." Through her accomplishments, she taught the world that sharks were to be admired rather than feared and that women can do anything they set their minds to.
Silent Days, Silent Dreams by Allen Say
An imagined biography in words and pictures of the self-taught white artist James Castle, who was deaf, mute, and autistic.
Terrific Tongues by Maria Gianferrari
This fascinating and whimsical nonfiction picture book uses humorous comparisons and playful artwork to teach children the unusual ways that a variety of animals--from woodpeckers to snakes to bats--use their tongues to find food, eat, and clean themselves.
What Makes a Monster? by Jess Keating
Monsters are real--and they're everywhere in nature! Animal Planet meets Godzilla in this nonfiction picture book that puts the "Ack!" into backyard science.
The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Activist by Cynthia Levinson, Illus. by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
The 1963 Birmingham protest was successfully accomplished by youth. The youngest, nine-year-old Audrey Faye Hendricks, proved that even the smallest voice makes a difference.