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A pleasant, nonessential purchase for libraries.
A gripping, authentic window into the soul of a young person, this would be a solid addition to any collection.
Middle and early high school readers who love a gripping adventure or survival story will tear through this one. Highly recommended.
A strong introduction to informational books for beginning readers.
Informative and inspirational without veering into sentimentality, this title is useful across curricula and will have readers rethinking the value of items that appear seemingly worthless. Highly recommended.
As an important work in combating mob mentality and misinformation, this is a good purchase for libraries to connect historical events to today’s current issues.
An interesting, albeit brief, introduction to the history of humans and dogs with enough detail to capture the variety of ways that the relationship has been of benefit.
Pair this with a traditional biography of Washington for a refreshing look into the legacy of both the president and the painter. Highly recommended.
A fun and colorful ABC book for board book collections.
A very interesting and well-illustrated biography, this is surely a necessity for the shelves.
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Small Steps, Big Change
This is an appealing option for parents and caregivers looking for ways to introduce sustainability topics to young children.
For graphic depictions of how humans get fuel, this is a fine collection of images, but the text will leave readers wanting more.
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Close Up and Far Out
Providing a unique take on the highs and lows of two monumental discoveries, this is a recommended purchase for libraries where narrative nonfiction and science topics circulate well.
An inspiring and detailed biography of strength in the face of adversity, and a highly recommended purchase.
The fictional construct of a girl staring at the sky is hardly necessary; lively language and gorgeous illustrations make this an excellent introduction to astronomy for a wide audience of primary grade readers.
An appealing and beautifully illustrated biography, this book deserves a place on all library shelves.
A fascinating and factual examination of a fantastic piece of flight history, and a welcome addition to all collections.
Highly recommended for collections serving high schoolers.
A strong choice for American history and civics curriculum.
This delightful and informative introduction to the world of baking is a first purchase for graphic novel collections.
A perfect combination of information, artwork, and emotional impact. Highly recommended for all collections as a wonderful introduction to the importance of forest biodiversity and the amazing world of trees.
Actionable steps are clearly outlined, and hope is offered in this bright and optimistic title. Highly recommended for sharing in all library collections.
With an interesting, little-known story for young readers, this a good choice for libraries needing foundational materials on global issues.
An insightful and affirming resource for understanding introverts, providing both depth and breadth in its exploration.
A browsable nonfiction work on an intriguing subject with many curricular tie-ins.
Urging readers to always choose freedom, this is an important personal telling of Holocaust suffering and survival. A solid purchase for collections with Holocaust interest and studies.
Is the Mexican jumping bean really a bean? And how do animals and plants communicate? These Spanish-language books for elementary students explore sea animals, wildlife, and girls making their mark.
These exceptional resources will help librarians, ranging from early career to veterans, create equitable environments and diversity their collections.
An effective and generous book that encourages exploration, maker spaces, and tinkering. Perfect for a unit on biographies, as well as a way to introduce a maker project. The inclusion of names that are not often covered is a breath of fresh air. A first purchase for all libraries.
Purchasing for a teen nonfiction collection is an easy decision and selling it to teens will be even easier with its focus on money, power, and greed.
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Totally Turtles!
Recommended for general purchase for easy reader/emerging reader collections as a useful introduction to nonfiction during reading development.
Activities, books, and online tools address issues including the impact of pet waste on water systems, measuring water footprints, and how activists raise awareness about conservation.
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The Doll Test: Choosing Equality
An astonishing and solid purchase for libraries looking for history books about racial segregation.
Creators are never so ambitious than when they want to get the facts into the hands of young readers. Here is our list of outstanding nonfiction books from the first part of 2024.
This is not just an instructional manual but a celebration of the art of storytelling. It’s a must-read for aspiring young authors and artists, providing them with the tools and inspiration to create their own literary masterpieces.
An inspiring picture book for older children who love biographies, for use in units covering the importance of music in the Civil Rights Movement.
For slightly younger readers, this is an encouraging and enlightening story long overdue; both this book and Kim’s need to be on every shelf.
Part Ramona Quimby, part Little House on the Prairie, this is a charming snapshot of one child’s lived experience in Inner Mongolia.
A fascinating memoir of living during a tumultuous time and its impact on China, this is matched with rich illustrations and will engage readers in this part of Chinese history. Strong first buy.
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The Power of Gratitude
The connections drawn between behaviors and science make these useful additions to nonfiction SEL collections.
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The Power of Kindness
The connections drawn between behaviors and science make these useful additions to nonfiction SEL collections.
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The Power of Mindfulness
The connections drawn between behaviors and science make these useful additions to nonfiction SEL collections.
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The Power of Optimism
The connections drawn between behaviors and science make these useful additions to nonfiction SEL collections.
Solid if unexceptional choices to round out STEM biography collections.
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Great Lakes Shipwrecks
Well-rounded and appealing shipwreck profiles presented at an introductory level.
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Atlantic Ocean Shipwrecks
Well-rounded and appealing shipwreck profiles presented at an introductory level.
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Arctic Ocean Shipwrecks
Well-rounded and appealing shipwreck profiles presented at an introductory level.
Solid if unexceptional choices to round out STEM biography collections.
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Marie Curie: Radiation Pioneer
Solid if unexceptional choices to round out STEM biography collections.
Solid if unexceptional choices to round out STEM biography collections.
Solid if unexceptional choices to round out STEM biography collections.
Solid if unexceptional choices to round out STEM biography collections.
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Southern Ocean Shipwrecks
Well-rounded and appealing shipwreck profiles presented at an introductory level.
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Indian Ocean Shipwrecks
Well-rounded and appealing shipwreck profiles presented at an introductory level.
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Pacific Ocean Shipwrecks
Well-rounded and appealing shipwreck profiles presented at an introductory level.
Well-written resources for middle and high schoolers.
Well-written resources for middle and high schoolers.
Well-written resources for middle and high schoolers.
Well-written resources for middle and high schoolers.
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Today Is Orange Shirt Day
An accessible way for families to celebrate the beauty and uniqueness of every individual, and to support the ongoing memory of those who experienced life in Canada’s residential school system.
Yoo’s book is an important, balanced text for collections working to build digestible historical titles related to race and America.
This imaginative combination of art and text is a must-purchase for school and public libraries.
This ode to beauty and the still-to-be-explored corners of the universe will find an audience among elementary school students and educators.
A strong first purchase. The poem and artwork, which create an exquisite sense of a child’s joy in playing on an autumn afternoon, will appeal to all ages.
Those keen on finding poetry for emerging readers will find this book a satisfying dish.
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Making Space
Guaranteed to be loved by all readers, this book is a valuable purchase for the SEL or general children’s section. Recommended.
This is a book for most classroom shelves, where its activities can be worked into almost every unit that includes the need to look sharp and pay attention as well as relax and say thank you
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Counting Winter
A visual treat that cheerfully celebrates winter through lyrical facts found in the natural world, while incidentally also being a counting book. A worthy purchase for most collections.
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The Marvelous Moleon
This promising series opener is a worthwhile purchase for a classroom, library, or home.
Hand this exceptional overview to future constitutional law students.
With its good-humored approach and appealing illustrations reminiscent of Dr. Seuss, this uneven collection offers a few gems for sharing aloud, but ultimately falls short.
A unique book of opposites for children who enjoy learning about animals and being exposed to unfamiliar words.
An uneven collection of poetry. Consider it as an additional selection.
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The Illustrated Walt Whitman
An interactive way for teachers and students to learn more about one of America’s famous poets.
A useful introduction that will entertain readers as it shares fascinating facts about these colorful birds, and a helpful addition to units on birds or animal adaptations.
A moving portrayal of community and appreciation for the past, this book is a fine addition to all collections.
An excellent addition to any elementary library collection.
A standard telling of an anything-but-standard story, this biography of a courageous medicine woman would be especially valuable in a school collections.
The indomitable Jarrow crafts another enthralling narrative of nonfiction that will mesmerize curious readers and serve as an exemplar for educators and researchers.
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Woo Woo Baby Yoga
It’s a great start for preschoolers up to early elementary children. Even alone, a child could try out the poses with friends.
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Twinkle, Twinkle, Nighttime Sky
This may connect kindergartners to their future selves, and certainly makes sky exploration seem within reach.
A glorious way to introduce young children to bugs; the renderings are realistic enough to teach and the facts about each group are solid.
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Triceratops
Amiable dino-lore in a tidy die-cut package, this is a bouncy nonfiction package of facts for the very youngest of fans.
With so many ways to say hello, simply having this book on hand is a great way to get preschoolers talking about how to include everyone.
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Forest Mamas & Babies
Toddler’s first National Geographic! This is a no-nonsense guide to the wild, accessible and engaging.
Perfect for middle school and public libraries; an essential collection of LGBTQIA+ history with a wide array of content that is affirming and provides a starting point for research.
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