New & Coming Soon Nonfiction Books for Kids of All Ages

Have you ever wondered how the Liberty Bell got cracked? Did you know the wild turkey almost became the national bird of the United States? And who is Uncle Sam, anyway? Answer all these questions and many more as you explore the history behind seventeen well-known monuments and symbols of the United States of America--including the Great Seal, the Pledge of Allegience, the Capitol Building and more. 

Kids will love discovering surprising animals that live in the United States in this fully illustrated book featuring tons of animals, from the strangest to the scariest, from the oddest to the strongest. Divided into quirky categories like "Let's look at legs," "Concealed by camouflage," "Creepy creatures," and "Brilliant builders," the book also highlights animals that are vulnerable or endangered, such as the tiny Devil's Hole pupfish, the Carolina northern flying squirrel, and the manatee. With tons of information and facts, this book will inspire a new generation of readers, teaching them the importance of conservation and protecting all of the amazing and weird animals that make the United States their habitat. 

Kicking off a picture book series of LGBTQ+ biographies is this inspiring story of the incomparable dancer Willi Ninja, Grandfather of Vogue and star of the film Paris Is Burning.

Discover seven pairs of similar animals that are easily confused for each other, and what makes them unique!

We are exploring remote tropical forests in search of a mysterious mushroom called Mycena spinosissima. We are curious to learn more about this rare, spiny wonder. But it won't be easy to find these tiny fungi. We need your help making choices on our expedition. Pick your research assistant. Pick your special gear. Pick your expedition site. Be careful-not every path leads where you expect, but whatever path you pick, you'll see and learn amazing things! Now your adventure begins!

In 2020, Linda Martell, the first Black woman to play on the legendary Grand Ole Opry, celebrated the fifty-year anniversary of her debut album. That record, Color Me Country, marked a vital milestone for generations of Black and brown female musicians. Mining a bounty of stories and packed with resources, this collective tribute to artists like Martell--who have defiantly loved a genre that didn't always love them back--pairs nearly twenty mini-biographies with playful portraits in full color by Rhiannon Giddens, a musical legend in her own right.

Journey to a modern-day construction site with this captivating toddler truck book. From the tough bulldozer to the towering crane, young builders will meet their favorite construction vehicles in stunning detail.

Kids who want to know it all need the National Geographic Kids Almanac! The latest edition of this internationally best-selling almanac is brand-new and updated for 2027, featuring: interviews from the field with real National Geographic Explorers, the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope, an all-new chapter on art and creativity, fascinating discoveries about animals, expertly curated photography, games, jokes, and laugh-out-loud features...and more! 

The exploration of a butterfly's life cycle serves as an inspiring call to environmental action.

Written in a direct, accessible way-and full of informative STEM content-this practical, hands-on picture book is the perfect introduction to personal hygiene. It expressly details the importance of keeping our bodies clean so that we can be the healthiest version of ourselves.

From ancient burial chambers to modern megaprojects, Big Digs is a beautifully illustrated nonfiction book that takes young readers on an unforgettable journey into the world beneath our feet, exploring the science, history, and wonder of underground construction. Travel through hidden passages beneath palaces, secret tunnels under cities, and engineering marvels like the Channel Tunnel and the Large Hadron Collider. Each spread reveals a new underground world with fun facts, vibrant artwork, and surprising stories from around the globe.

A rhyming romp through professional and amateur sports, Play Proud highlights sixty fiercely fabulous queer athletes. The triumphs of these athletes "both on and off the field, court, rink, ring, and pitch" serve as powerful inspiration for everyone who seeks to live their life authentically.

A fascinating and stirring picture book biography about Vivien Thomas, the pioneer of children's heart surgery and trailblazer for Black men in STEM.

Millions of people fly from airports every year, and yet how they work remains a mystery to most of us. Where does luggage go once you've checked it in? What causes turbulence? How does air-traffic control work? Answers to these questions and much, much more are found in the thrilling pages of this fully illustrated book written by Mohammad Taher, better known as Mo T, The Airport Guy, as he gives you a groundbreaking behind-the-scenes look at an international airport and reveals all of its hidden secrets. 

Grab a bun and relish in the history of America's favorite sausage! Because in this deliciously silly adventure, history's on a roll!