3rd-5th Grade Non-fiction
A Time To Act: John F. Kennedy's Big Speech by Shana Corey, Illus. by R. Gregory Christie
This is the story of JFK—from his childhood to the events that led to his game-changing speech and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Corey and Christie offer a deeply human look at our country’s thirty-fifth president, underscoring how each one of us, no matter who we are, have the power to make a difference.
Beauty and the Beak: How Science, Technology, and a 3D-Printed Beak Rescued a Bald Eagle by Deborah Lee Rose and Jane Veltkamp
Meet Beauty, the wild bald eagle that made world news when she was illegally shot, rescued, and received a pioneering, 3D-printed prosthetic beak.
Bravo!: Poems About Amazing Hispanics by Margarita Engle
Musician, botanist, baseball player, pilot―the Latinos featured in this collection, Bravo!, come from many different countries and from many different backgrounds. Celebrate their accomplishments and their contributions to a collective history and a community that continues to evolve and thrive today!
Calling All Minds: How To Think and Create Like an Inventor by Temple Grandin
Grandin delves into the science behind inventions, the steps various people took to create and improve upon ideas as they evolved, and the ways in which young inventors can continue to think about and understand what it means to tinker, to fiddle, and to innovate.
Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix by Jacqueline Briggs Martin and June Jo Lee, Illus. by Man One
Graffiti-inspired illustrations bring to life the story of food-truck and fresh-food-movement pioneer Chef Roy Choi. (Sibert Honor Book)
Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut, by Derrick Barnes, Illus. by Gordon C. James. Agate
In a vibrant, joyful tribute to the barbershop experience, a young Black boy relishes in the majesty of a fresh new cut. (Newbery Honor Book & Caldecott Honor Book)
Give Bees a Chance by Bethany Barton
With bees officially on the endangered animals list, it's more important now than ever to get on board with our flying, honey-making friends!
Grand Canyon by Jason Chin, Illus. by the author
Concise explanations of natural history run in tandem with a visual story of a girl and her father hiking in this stunning depiction of the Grand Canyon. (Caldecott Honor Book & Sibert Honor Book)
Her Right Foot by Dave Eggers, Illus. by Shawn Harris
Part history and part call to action, this nonfiction picture book reminds readers of the genesis of the Statue of Liberty and its relevance today.
How to Be an Elephant: Growing Up in the African Wild by Katherine Roy, Illus. by the author
Expressive and immersive illustrations invite readers to witness the miracle of a newborn elephant learning how to walk, smell, communicate, and eat.
Impact! Asteroids and the Science of Saving the World by Elizabeth Rusch, Illus. by Karin Anderson
Readers meet the scientists who study asteroids past and present and work to protect our planet in the future.
Little Leaders: Visionary Women Around the World by Vashti Harrison
Featuring the true stories of 40 women creators, ranging from writers to inventors, artists to scientists, Visionary Women Around the World inspires as it educates.
Malala: Activist for Girls’ Education by Raphaële Frier, Illus. by Auréia Fronty
Readers discover Malala Yousafzai’s early family life in Pakistan and how she became a global advocate for social justice.
Mama Africa! How Miriam Makeba Spread Hope with Her Song by Kathryn Erskine, Illus. by Charly Palmer
The inspiring life story of Miriam Makeba, an activist and singer best known as Mama Africa, is illustrated with art as vibrant as the woman herself.
Not So Different: What You Really Want to Ask about Having a Disability by Shane Burcaw, Illus. by Matt Carr
Candidly addressing questions about his disability and its impact on his life, Burcaw offers readers an opportunity to develop empathy for what it means to be “different.” (Sibert Honor Book)
Older than Dirt: A Wild but True History of Earth by Don Brown and Mike Perfit, Illus. by Don Brown
Packed with 14 billion years of history, this slim and entertaining science comic explains the formation of our planet, from the big bang to the present day.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Case of R.B.G. vs. Inequality by Jonah Winter, Illus. by Stacy Innerst
The woman who would go on to become America’s second female Supreme Court Justice faced and conquered injustice through her young life.
Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library by Carole Boston Weatherford
A century after its curation, the groundbreaking collection of Arturo Schomburg, known as the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, has become a beacon to scholars all over the world.
Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem by Patricia Newman, Illus. by Lerner/Millbrook
Newman invites readers into a modern science mystery: an amazing discovery about sea otters that gave scientists insight into the delicate balance of ecosystems. (Sibert Honor Book)
Trudy’s Big Swim: How Gertrude Ederle Swam the English Channel and Took the World by Storm by Sue Macy, Illus. by Matt Collins
This stunning picture-book biography follows Gertrude Ederle on the record-breaking swim that cemented her place in the history of women’s sports.
A Time To Act: John F. Kennedy's Big Speech by Shana Corey, Illus. by R. Gregory Christie
This is the story of JFK—from his childhood to the events that led to his game-changing speech and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Corey and Christie offer a deeply human look at our country’s thirty-fifth president, underscoring how each one of us, no matter who we are, have the power to make a difference.
Beauty and the Beak: How Science, Technology, and a 3D-Printed Beak Rescued a Bald Eagle by Deborah Lee Rose and Jane Veltkamp
Meet Beauty, the wild bald eagle that made world news when she was illegally shot, rescued, and received a pioneering, 3D-printed prosthetic beak.
Bravo!: Poems About Amazing Hispanics by Margarita Engle
Musician, botanist, baseball player, pilot―the Latinos featured in this collection, Bravo!, come from many different countries and from many different backgrounds. Celebrate their accomplishments and their contributions to a collective history and a community that continues to evolve and thrive today!
Calling All Minds: How To Think and Create Like an Inventor by Temple Grandin
Grandin delves into the science behind inventions, the steps various people took to create and improve upon ideas as they evolved, and the ways in which young inventors can continue to think about and understand what it means to tinker, to fiddle, and to innovate.
Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix by Jacqueline Briggs Martin and June Jo Lee, Illus. by Man One
Graffiti-inspired illustrations bring to life the story of food-truck and fresh-food-movement pioneer Chef Roy Choi. (Sibert Honor Book)
Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut, by Derrick Barnes, Illus. by Gordon C. James. Agate
In a vibrant, joyful tribute to the barbershop experience, a young Black boy relishes in the majesty of a fresh new cut. (Newbery Honor Book & Caldecott Honor Book)
Give Bees a Chance by Bethany Barton
With bees officially on the endangered animals list, it's more important now than ever to get on board with our flying, honey-making friends!
Grand Canyon by Jason Chin, Illus. by the author
Concise explanations of natural history run in tandem with a visual story of a girl and her father hiking in this stunning depiction of the Grand Canyon. (Caldecott Honor Book & Sibert Honor Book)
Her Right Foot by Dave Eggers, Illus. by Shawn Harris
Part history and part call to action, this nonfiction picture book reminds readers of the genesis of the Statue of Liberty and its relevance today.
How to Be an Elephant: Growing Up in the African Wild by Katherine Roy, Illus. by the author
Expressive and immersive illustrations invite readers to witness the miracle of a newborn elephant learning how to walk, smell, communicate, and eat.
Impact! Asteroids and the Science of Saving the World by Elizabeth Rusch, Illus. by Karin Anderson
Readers meet the scientists who study asteroids past and present and work to protect our planet in the future.
Little Leaders: Visionary Women Around the World by Vashti Harrison
Featuring the true stories of 40 women creators, ranging from writers to inventors, artists to scientists, Visionary Women Around the World inspires as it educates.
Malala: Activist for Girls’ Education by Raphaële Frier, Illus. by Auréia Fronty
Readers discover Malala Yousafzai’s early family life in Pakistan and how she became a global advocate for social justice.
Mama Africa! How Miriam Makeba Spread Hope with Her Song by Kathryn Erskine, Illus. by Charly Palmer
The inspiring life story of Miriam Makeba, an activist and singer best known as Mama Africa, is illustrated with art as vibrant as the woman herself.
Not So Different: What You Really Want to Ask about Having a Disability by Shane Burcaw, Illus. by Matt Carr
Candidly addressing questions about his disability and its impact on his life, Burcaw offers readers an opportunity to develop empathy for what it means to be “different.” (Sibert Honor Book)
Older than Dirt: A Wild but True History of Earth by Don Brown and Mike Perfit, Illus. by Don Brown
Packed with 14 billion years of history, this slim and entertaining science comic explains the formation of our planet, from the big bang to the present day.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Case of R.B.G. vs. Inequality by Jonah Winter, Illus. by Stacy Innerst
The woman who would go on to become America’s second female Supreme Court Justice faced and conquered injustice through her young life.
Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library by Carole Boston Weatherford
A century after its curation, the groundbreaking collection of Arturo Schomburg, known as the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, has become a beacon to scholars all over the world.
Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem by Patricia Newman, Illus. by Lerner/Millbrook
Newman invites readers into a modern science mystery: an amazing discovery about sea otters that gave scientists insight into the delicate balance of ecosystems. (Sibert Honor Book)
Trudy’s Big Swim: How Gertrude Ederle Swam the English Channel and Took the World by Storm by Sue Macy, Illus. by Matt Collins
This stunning picture-book biography follows Gertrude Ederle on the record-breaking swim that cemented her place in the history of women’s sports.