New & Coming Soon Nonfiction Books for Kids of All Ages

One of our favorite genres to share with young readers is nonfiction. There's something to captivate every kid, and there are so many wonderful new titles out this spring. Plus, nonfiction is a great way to expand background knowledge. Place a hold or check one out today!

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Looking for more new books? Try requesting a Personal Reading List and a librarian will send you a list of books tailored just for you! 

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Esbaum, Jill

A rhyming tour of the process of harvesting corn.

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Hanson, Thor

The true story of Inky the octopus, who slipped out of his tank at the National Aquarium in New Zealand and into the world's imagination.

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Ho, Richard

Follow the epic life cycle of one rock from its prehistoric creation to modern day, in this transportive nonfiction picture book perfect for fans of Grand Canyon and the Over and Under series.

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Huang, Eric

Grab your 3× magnifying glass and go on a fantastic voyage through the ins and outs of dino-anatomy with Up Close and Incredible: Dinosaurs.

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Jenkins, Steve

This book highlights the numerous strange and fascinating features and appendages, from teeth to toes to tongues, of all kinds of animals.

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Ketchum, Liza

Kemp's ridley sea turtles need help! Young readers will learn about the rescue efforts necessary to save these endangered animals largely due to climate change. A riveting nonfiction read for 6-9-year-old animal-enthusiasts, future veterinarians, and conservationists that will motivate compassionate kids to start taking action now! 

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Lawson, Jessica

A lyrical and empowering biography on Deanne Shulman, America's first female smokejumper.
 

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Madison, Megan

Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism, this topic-driven picture book offers ... concrete language and ... imagery to introduce the concept of disability. [It] celebrates all bodies and abilities, just as they are, and addresses the inequities and opportunities for change in today's world. 

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Spicer Rice, Eleanor

Six snakes face off against the Death-O-Meter to determine which will be crowned the deadliest of the species.

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Towler, Paige

Pebble the Rock Reporter is ready to interview a whole host of rocks and minerals to get the scoop on the fundamentals of geology. Rocks and minerals have lots to tell us, and they are ready for their close-up! 

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Unwin, Lucy Ann

This comedic journey through science history explores ten mind-bending accidents and experiments that take us inside the brain to discover how it works.

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Verdick, Elizabeth Weiss

When a reticulated giraffe is born without spots, her differences are celebrated, and she is named Kipekee, meaning "unique" in Swahili.

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Wade, Jess

From the complexities of the night sky to the inner workings of rainbows, explore and celebrate the mind-bending science of light. Combining text by Dr. Jess Wade--a highly skilled physicist and trailblazing campaigner for diversity in STEAM fields--and beautiful, dynamic pictures by Ana Sanfelippo, this compelling blend of curriculum essentials and cutting-edge physics inspires budding scientists and engineers to step beyond their textbooks into a world of fascinating real-world science.

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Wolf, Allan

Warm, witty poems by the acclaimed Allan Wolf bring mindfulness to the younger set--one simple, nurturing practice at a time.

Summaries provided by DPL's catalog unless otherwise noted. Click on each title to view more information.

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