New & Coming Soon Nonfiction Books for Kids of All Ages

Meet LA Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, the rookie who became a symbol of Mexican American pride and a hero to Latinos everywhere. Celebrate Latino sports history in this inspiring, stunningly illustrated baseball book for kids ages 7-10, from an award-winning baseball reporter and a Pura Belpre Honoree. Baseball reporter Nathalie Alonso and author of Call Me Roberto! joins Mexican American illustrator John Parra to celebrate this sensational player who was known for his signature pitching style.

Explore the everyday lives of the Aztecs, from farming on floating islands in Lake Texcoco to worshipping powerful shape-shifting gods, in this ancient history book for kids 9-12.

Celebrates the sun, earth, moon, and many more natural marvels.

Located in our nation's capital are monuments dedicated to the service members who fought in the last century's wars. Visitors line up to gaze at the Iwo Jima Memorial, stark against the sky; the solemn Tomb of the Unknown Soldier; the national World War II Memorial with its circle of unity; the Korean War Veterans Memorial; and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, engraved with tens of thousands of names. It is here that the Honor Flight program has brought some 300,000 aging veterans, all of them deserving a chance to see their commitment and sacrifice honored and commemorated. Told in the voice of an anonymous veteran, Jeff Gottesfeld's first-person narrative conveys the emotional impact of a visit that not only encompasses a tour of the monuments but also includes moving tributes from friends and schoolchildren and ends with the kind of welcome home that some of the veterans had never received. 

Meet North America's most fascinating birds, like nature's drummers (the woodpecker) to its most dynamic dancers (the sandhill crane) and flashiest fliers (the blue jay), and more. Colorful maps explore the bird's habitats, and bright, accessible infographics invite readers to experience every part of the birds' world, from the brown pelican's seven-plus foot wingspan to the light waves that make bluebirds so blue.

This lyrical environmental picture book introduces readers to twenty-four extraordinary animals and the different nests they call home.

Thirteen stories of Holocaust victims who are memorialized by Stolpersteine--stumbling stones--to mark their last known address.

The inspiring history of a group of men who were determined to dance and live with the freedom to be themselves! In the 1970s, an all-male ballet company called Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo was formed in New York City--but the dancers did not play only traditional male roles on stage. Instead, "The Trocks" dressed in tutus and wigs. They danced in both male and female roles. Their practices and performances were precise and serious, but the dancers brought joy, comedy, and whimsy to the stage! With determination, hard work, and a desire to create an all-inclusive and empowering LGBTQ+ community, Les Ballets Trockadero is a global sensation today, and its international cast of dancers perform sold-out shows worldwide. They celebrated their fiftieth aniversary in 2024. Brave New Ballet educates young readers about the true story of dancers who dreamed of performing as their truest selves.

The year is 1976, and America is throwing its biggest birthday party ever--its bicentennial. What better way to celebrate than with an eight-thousand-mile road trip? In this vibrant follow-up to his travelogue, My Antarctica: True Adventures in the Land of Mummified Seals, Space Robots, and So Much More, author G. Neri recalls his family's real-life journey in a station wagon crossing twenty-six states in seven weeks, from California to Washington, DC, with only the aid of paper maps and transistor radios rather than smartphones and GPS. 

An overview and history of the Gallaudet Eleven, eleven Deaf men who volunteered to assist NASA in research experiments that ultimately helped the United States to complete the first moon landing.

Discover the true story of Maria Pepe, an eleven-year-old girl who changed the course of Little League history. Maria Pepe loved baseball. When Little League formed in her hometown in 1972, she was eager to prove herself as a competitor. There was only one problem: Little League was not open to girl players. This didn't stop Maria. She took her glove and joined her friends, Nicky and Louie, at tryouts. Little did she know, she would make history when the Little League officials refused to let her play because she was a girl. Highlighting resilience and bravery in the face of opposition, this powerful story details the true events that led to girls being able to play Little League--all told from Maria's first-person perspective as a young athlete.

How well do you know the world's greatest Soccer World Cup players? This book contains amazing facts and stats on the greatest men's and women's players of all time, including the greatest players for World Cup 2026! Showcasing the greatest Soccer World Cup players in the modern game, Greatest Players of the World Cup offers the facts and stats for players in every position who have become World Cup legends. With a star profile for every major player, from greats like Pele to modern stars like Messi and Mbappe, this visually arresting stats book is packed with incisive data and includes all the info on men's and women's World Cup stars you could ever want to know.

Salmon have followed the same migration routes for thousands of years, but the rapid rise of the fish farming industry has had a deadly impact on their annual journey. The farms release harmful waste into the ocean that is lethal to the wild salmon forced to swim through it. Not only do salmon have to avoid predators like orcas, eagles, and seals, they must also face the human-made destruction of their habitat. Salmon are central to the lives of many Indigenous nations, who are taking forceful measures to protect the fish before they disappear. This is both a poetic love letter to salmon and a deeply illuminating factual account of the impact fish farms have on salmon populations. 

Take a deep, stinky dive into the fascinating world of poo - a world full of rich history, artistic innovation, STEM-based facts and a whole lot of toilet humour.

Experience a camping trip from beginning to end. Colorful photos and simple text show everything from planning and packing to setting up camp and sleeping in a tent, with lots of fun along the way!

Beavers topple trees and build dams, but they also cause floods and disrupt neighborhoods. So what do we do when beavers move in? We call the Tulalip tribe and they send biologists to help relcoate our furry friends to somewhere far from people where they can finally be free.

Why do we love chopsticks? Let us count the ways: Chopsticks can be so many things: they are a spatula for cooking, they are art, they are tradition, they are family. And most importantly, this meaningful picture book celebrates how chopsticks are used by so many people all over the world. Learn about how chopsticks are used in different cultures and countries, and join in the celebration of this multifaceted utensil!