CLARKSON, Giselle. The Observologist: A Handbook for Mounting Very Small Scientific Expeditions. Gecko.
Gr 3-7–An amusing approach to a traditional field guide, displaying intricate illustrations. Clarkson’s environmental book is well suited for developing naturalists as well as curious observers.

FADEEVA, Olga. Water: Discovering the Precious Resource All Around Us. tr. from Russian by Lena Traer. Eerdmans.
Gr 3-6–This is a beautiful addition to nonfiction collections looking for books on the subject, and those seeking more translated works.

FLEMING, Candace. The Enigma Girls: How Ten Teenagers Broke Ciphers, Kept Secrets, and Helped Win World War II. Scholastic Focus.
Gr 8 Up–This compelling blend of WWII, cryptography, and women’s history will mesmerize middle schoolers and inspire them to make an indelible impact on history, too.

HURSTON, Zora Neale. Barracoon: Adapted for Young Readers. adapt. by Ibram X. Kendi. illus. by Jazzmen Lee-Johnson. HarperCollins/Amistad.
Gr 3-7–This adaptation of Hurston’s beautiful, important work is a true gift.

JEWELL, Tiffany. Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School. HarperCollins/Versify.
Gr 8 Up–A thought-provoking combination of memoir and anthology exploring institutional racism.

KOLBERT, Elizabeth. The Sixth Extinction (Young Readers Adaptation): An Unnatural History. Macmillan/Godwin.
Gr 3-7–Essential for science discussions on mass extinctions to challenge advanced middle grade readers.

LEE, Erika & Christina Soontornvat. Made in Asian America: A History for Young People. HarperCollins/Quill Tree.
Gr 6 Up–Revelatory. Shelve this alongside Howard Zinn’s A Young People’s History of the United States and Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz’s An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States for Young People .

MANN, J. Albert. Shift Happens: The History of Labor in the United States. HarperCollins.
Gr 9 Up–Its edgy title may attract attention, but it’s the compelling narrative and enlightening content that will keep readers engaged from cover to cover.

MENA, Pato. Manual para piratas. illus. by Oyemathias. Editorial Flamboyant. SP
Gr 3-6–The entertaining package and perennial topic make this a great choice for Spanish-language nonfiction shelves.

OGLE, Rex. Road Home. Norton.
Gr 10 Up–An emotionally resonant denouement; Ogle gives readers his hardest and most hopeful book yet.

PEW, Kailei. Kid-Ventors: 35 Real Kids and Their Amazing Inventions. illus. by Shannon Wright. Feiwel & Friends.
Gr 4-8–An absolutely vital purchase for libraries that want to inspire and inform kids about their power to make a difference.

POLAK, Monique. Remember This: The Fascinating World of Memory. illus. by Valéry Goulet. Orca.
Gr 4-7–This must-have title explores memory from numerous angles and adapts its tone accordingly, from humorous to respectful and solemn when needed. The reallife examples are fascinating, and readers will come away with in-depth knowledge of the mind.

SABIC-EL-RAYESS, Amra with Laura L. Sullivan. Three Summers: A Memoir of Sisterhood, Summer Crushes, and Growing Up on the Eve of War. Farrar.
Gr 3-7–An insightful and solemn yet hopeful memoir that will hook readers.

SINGLETON, Chris with Ryan G. Van Cleave. Chadwick Boseman: King of Wakanda: A Hero On and Off the Screen.
––––. Mae Jemison: Shooting for the Stars: The First Black Woman in Space.
ea vol: illus. by Adriana Pérez Perales. Bushel & Peck.
Gr 3-7–The authors expertly weave quotes from the subjects with biographical information, creating an engaging and conversational narrative.

SMITH, Sherri L. & Elizabeth Wein. American Wings: Chicago’s Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the Sky. Putnam.
Gr 7 Up–Fans of the authors’ previous books will appreciate this nonfiction title, as will fans of aviation history.

SOBEL, Syl. Presidential Elections and Other Cool Facts: Understanding How Our Country Picks Its President. Sourcebooks/eXplore.
Gr 4-7–This book’s comprehensive approach and conversational style invite readers to learn about the election process for its top leader, from declaring candidacy to the first day on the job.

WATKINS, Steve. The Mine Wars: The Bloody Fight for Workers’ Rights in the West Virginia Coalfields. Bloomsbury.
Gr 5 Up–A well-researched account of an essential historical period of the U. S. labor movement.

WILLIAMS, Dinah Dunn. Amazing Immortals: A Guide to Gods and Goddesses Around the World. Abrams.
Gr 4-8–There could never be enough mythology books, but this one is gorgeous, informative, accessible, and overall, fun. Shelve alongside the D’Aulaires’ mythology books and pair with the countless fictional myth retellings.