#Non-Fiction

Abraham Lincoln (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)

Author: Caroline Crosson Gilpin Genre: History

The most effective method used to influence children to read is to incorporate the information that interests them the most. National Geographic Readers are educational, high-interest, and comprehensive for children. In this title, readers will learn about the fascinating life and legacy of our 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln and his historic decision to abolish slavery. Readers will also learn why this decision impacted the United States, as well as the extent of Lincoln's impact as a fearless leader of the Civil War. In this level two biography, difficult concepts are made understandable and transitioned into a more approachable manner. This includes the use of sidebars, timetables, diagrams and fun facts to hold the interest of the young reader. The colorful design and educational illustrations round out this text as an exemplary book for their young minds to explore. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. Read more

Cats (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1/Co-Reader)

Author: Joan Marie Galat Genre: Early Readers

Adult and child readers will learn all about cats together in this new co-reader from National Geographic Kids! From house cats to big cats, readers will learn all about their favorite furry felines. Co-readers are designed to be read aloud together, with one page for the child who is learning to read and the adjacent page for a parent, caregiver, older sibling, buddy, or other more fluent reader. Read more

First Grade Chapter Stories for Brilliant Boys (Ages 6–7): A Fun Early Reader Chapter Book for 1st Graders with Short Stories, Comprehension Questions & Fun Facts (Brilliant Reader Series)

Author: Sunny Fox Genre: Adventure

A Fun First Chapter Book for Brilliant Boys! Finding books that first grade boys truly want to read can be tough. Picture books start to feel too young—but many early chapter books feel too hard, too dull, or just don’t hold their interest. That’s where First Grade Chapter Stories for Brilliant Boys (Ages 6–7) comes in. It’s a collection of short, funny, and engaging stories made for boys who are ready to take that next step as readers—without feeling overwhelmed. Inside are twelve bite-sized adventures full of imagination, humor, and heart. Each story is split into five short chapters that give kids the “big book” feeling, while keeping the language simple and confidence-building. Boys will join characters who rescue playgrounds, chase runaway pets, start secret clubs, and solve silly mysteries—all while quietly building reading stamina and comprehension along the way. Every story also includes: Comprehension questions to spark conversations after reading Fun facts that connect to each story’s theme A collectible Brilliant Reader Badge to celebrate progress Playful black-and-white illustrations that make the stories come alive Whether your child is just starting to read on their own or racing ahead, this book helps boys feel seen, capable, and proud of how far they’ve come. Click 'Buy Now' to start their reading adventures today! Read more

How Plants Grow

Author: Dona Herweck Rice Genre: Non-Fiction

Beginning readers explore the steps to make plants grow! Readers will learn about various parts of the plant including seeds, roots, and leaves in this engaging nonfiction title. Featuring vivid, clear photos and simple, informational text, even the most reluctant reader will be captivated! About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world. Read more

Inspiring Stories for Curious Kids: Amazing Short Reads on History, Science and Sports

Author: Sam Carter Genre: Adventure

🔥 Discover Real Heroes. Spark Real Curiosity. Inspiring Stories for Curious Kids is packed with short, true tales of remarkable people who changed the world — and started with nothing more than a big question. 🌟 What You’ll Explore Inside: 🛩️ The Wright Brothers — Two dreamers who dared to fly 👑 Cleopatra — A clever queen who ruled with strategy 🌊 Molly Brown — The woman who survived the Titanic ⚛️ Marie Curie — The scientist who lit up the world 🔭 Galileo — The stargazer who challenged what people believed 💻 Alan Turing — The genius who cracked the code in WWII 🏅 Jesse Owens — The athlete who defied hate 🎾 Serena Williams — The tennis legend who broke every barrier ⚽ Pelé — The boy who became king of the world’s game 📘 Why Kids (and Parents) Love This Book: ✅ True stories that are fun to read and easy to follow ✅ Perfect for ages 8–12 ✅ Packed with inspiration, curiosity, and courage ✅ Great for school projects, bedtime reading, or classroom shelves 📖 Click the “Add to Cart” button and unlock a world of inspiring stories that will ignite your imagination and fuel your journey toward extraordinary things. 🚀🌟 Read more

National Geographic Readers: Cheetahs

Author: Laura Marsh Genre: Non-Fiction

Adorably cute and amazingly fast, the cheetah is a perennial favorite among kids. This National Geographic Reader will delight kids with beautiful photographs and mind-boggling facts about this majestic and mysterious cat. Did you know a cheetah can go from 0 to 60 mph in less than 3 seconds? True to the National Geographic Kids’ style and trusted reputation, snack size bites of information provide easily digestible learning that fulfills both the reader’s curiosity and sense of achievement. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. Read more

Polar Bears and the Arctic: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #12: Polar Bears Past Bedtime

Author: Mary Pope Osborne Genre: Adventure Illustrator: Sal Murdocca

Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #16: Polar Bears Past Bedtime, they had lots of questions. Why is the Arctic so cold? What did the first people of the Artic eat? How do polar bears cross thin ice? What other animals live in the Arctic? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs. Have more fun with Jack and Annie on the Magic Tree House website at MagicTreeHouse.com! From the Trade Paperback edition. Read more

The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World

Author: Jonathan Haidt Genre: Comics Illustrator: Cynthia Yuan Cheng

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Inspired by the award-winning phenomenon The Anxious Generation, this new book for kids and tweens is a comprehensive guide for living a happy and exciting life that isn’t hijacked by a smartphone. A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year! Jonathan Haidt’s blockbuster book, The Anxious Generation, has sparked a global conversation about the effects of smartphones and social media on young people’s development, and has inspired millions of parents, teachers, and leaders to take action. Now, Haidt and Catherine Price, author of the bestselling How to Break Up with Your Phone , have teamed up to create a new book that speaks directly to kids. Their goal? To empower young people to stand up for themselves by choosing a life not dominated by screens and social media. Whether or not kids already have smartphones or social media accounts, this engaging guide is packed with surprising facts, a graphic novel, interactive challenges, secrets that tech leaders don’t want kids to know, and real-life anecdotes from young adults who regret getting smartphones at a young age and want to help the next generation avoid making the same mistakes. But this isn’t just a book about what not to do. It’s a bold, optimistic, and practical guide to growing into your most authentic, confident, and adventurous self. Readers won’t just discover how to avoid becoming the next Anxious Generation. They’ll learn how to become amazing. Read more

Three Little Words: A Memoir

Author: Ashley Rhodes-Courter Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir

An inspiring true story of the tumultuous nine years the author spent in the foster care system, and how she triumphed over painful memories and real-life horrors to ultimately find her own voice. “Sunshine, you’re my baby and I’m your only mother. You must mind the one taking care of you, but she’s not your mama.” Ashley Rhodes-Courter spent nine years of her life in fourteen different foster homes, living by those words. As her mother spirals out of control, Ashley is left clinging to an unpredictable, dissolving relationship, all the while getting pulled deeper and deeper into the foster care system. Painful memories of being taken away from her home quickly become consumed by real-life horrors, where Ashley is juggled between caseworkers, shuffled from school to school, and forced to endure manipulative, humiliating treatment from a very abusive foster family. In this inspiring, unforgettable memoir, Ashley finds the courage to succeed—and in doing so, discovers the power of speaking out. Read more

Wish for a Fish

Author: Bonnie Worth Genre: Non-Fiction

I'm the Cat in the Hat, and I hear that you wish, to go down to the sea, and visit the fish." And so Dr. Seuss' famous feline plunges young readers from the sunny surface waters to the deepest ocean trenches in search of an amazing array of marine creatures. This title forms part of a series of books that takes an off-beat look at natural history through a fun combination of Seussian rhymes and zany illustrations. Aimed at early readers -- from four to seven years old -- the books are designed to bridge the gap between concept books written for preschoolers and more formal non fiction titles that require fluent reading skills. By presenting the facts in a lively and rhythmic manner, they provide the critical foundation upon which complex facts and ideas can eventually be built. Read more

Adorable Animals (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)

Author: Mary Quattlebaum Genre: Early Readers

Travel around the world to meet the cutest animals on Earth! Learn all about fennec foxes, owls, wombats, monkeys, frogs, penguins, wild cats and more in this wide-ranging Level 2 reader from the National Geographic Kids leveled reader series, now with more than 200 books, from Pre-reader to Level 3. Explore deserts, grasslands, rainforests, the ocean, and even your own backyard to discover the most aww-inducing creatures on the planet. Dance with little fairy penguins, bob with bobtail squids, waddle with wombats, and so much more. Learn about their habitats, their behaviors, and just what makes these animals so absolutely adorable. National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. This Level 2 text provides accessible information for animal-loving kids beginning to read independently, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow! About the series: This high-interest, educationally vetted readers series features magnificent National Geographic images accompanied by text written by experienced, skilled children's book authors. Each reader includes a glossary and interactive features in which kids get to use what they've learned in the book. Level 1 readers reinforce the content of the book with a kinesthetic learning activity. Level 2 readers feature slightly higher-level text and additional vocabulary words. Level 3 readers have more layers of information to challenge more proficient readers. For emerging readers, the Pre-reader level introduces vocabulary and concepts, and the Co-reader level provides a collaborative reading experience. Praise for National Geographic Readers: "Reliable in format and solid in execution, this series works well to introduce children of varying levels of reading comfort to nonfiction and research formats." --Maggie Reagan, Booklist Complete your collection with National Geographic animal readers, including: National Geographic Readers: Pandas National Geographic Readers: Cheetahs National Geographic Readers: Wild Cats National Geographic Readers: Woof! 100 Fun Facts About Dogs National Geographic Readers: Cats vs. Dogs National Geographic Readers: Dolphins National Geographic Readers: Penguins National Geographic Readers: Koalas And more! Read more

Charles and the Jungle: Book about ladybugs for Kids

Author: Charles Saint duval Genre: Adventure

Discover the wonderful world of ladybugs with our book specially designed for children! Immerse yourself in the life of these adorable insects and learn about their colorful appearance, their life cycle, and their importance in pest control. With captivating illustrations and language adapted to the little ones, our ladybug book is a window to the fascinating universe of these tiny critters. As part of our insect book collection, this ladybug book offers a detailed look at one of the most beloved and beneficial creatures in the bug kingdom. From feeding to playing, each page will take you on an exciting journey of discovery. Accompany your children on this exciting tour of the wonders of ladybugs. Our children's insect book is perfect for young nature explorers who want to learn more about these amazing creatures! INFORMATION : Designed for children ages 4-6 Preschool. You can comment if you liked it or suggest any changes, it will be read. “If you really want to contribute to your child's education, surprise him with real images of animals. Do not wait more!" Scroll up and click 1-Click BUY to get your copy! NAMES OF THE BOOK SERIES PRINTED IN OTHER LANGUAGES: SPANISH : Charles y la jungla FRENCH : Charles et la Jungle ITALIAN : Charles e la Giungla JAPANESE :シャルルとジャングル ENGLISH : Charles and the Jungle GERMAN : Charles und der Dschungel DUTCH : Charles en de Jungle POLISH : Charles i dżungla SWEDISH : Charles och djungeln UPCOMING ANIMAL PUBLICATIONS BUGS AND SPIDERS: ANTS, BUTTERFLIES, BEES, MANTIS, WASPS, BEETLES, COCKROACHES, CRICKETS, GRASShoppers, DRAGONFLYS, MOTHS, MOSQUITOES, FLEAS, TERMITES, LADYBUGS, FLIES. MAMMALS : LIONS, FOXES, WOLVES, GIRAFFE, PANDAS, BATS, CHEETAHS, TIGERS, ELEPHANTS, BEARS, DOGS, CATS, MICE, HORSES, PIGS, LEOPARDS AND MONKEYS. REPTILES : SNAKES, LIZARDS, FROGS, TURTLES, CROCODILES AND CHAMELEONS. FISH AND MARINE LIFE: SHARKS, DOLPHINS, MANATEES AND WHALES OTHERS: DUCKS (BIRDS), Donations that support the author : https://bit.ly/donar_charlessaintduval Related: Ladybugs, ladybug book, insect book for children, bug book for children, Bugs and spiders , insect book in Spanish, insect book Read more