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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Auld, Mary

Small Speckled Egg starts with an egg. The fluffy chick that emerges is an Arctic tern - one of the most remarkable creatures on the planet. The illustrations draw the reader into the tern's world to watch her grow from chick to juvenile, and marvel at her long migration from the top of the world to the bottom and back again.

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Davies, Nicola

Take a lively look at the biology of plants on Earth and their vast importance to our planet with this wide-ranging exploration from an award-winning team.

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Dentler, Minda

The uplifting true story of Minda Dentler, the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship triathlon.

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Harrold, Af

An exciting poetry adventure, a journey of wild encounters in streets, houses and parks - this is an astonishing and brilliant poetry collection by two of the UK's most admired poets. Illustrated with verve and wit by the internationally bestselling illustrator Korky Paul.

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Hoelzel, Philip

As a child, Sebastiaao adored exploring the paradise of his parents' farm in the Mata Atlaantica forest of Brazil. When he went away to school, Sebastiaao met Laelia, who showed him how to use a camera for the first time. When Sebastiaao looked through the camera, he realized he could use photography to organize how the world fit together. Sebastiaao and Laelia would go on to use art and activism to show that everyone was connected to a large ecosystem and responsible for its care, and that all may not be lost if we take action.

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Kelly, Madeleine

Have you ever wondered how athletes become Olympians? Canadian Olympic runner and author Madeleine Kelly explains the history of the Games, how athletes train for their event, and so much more!

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Kheiriyeh, Rashin

Even the greatest poet was once a child. And so it was with Rumi. When he was young he was enchanted by birds and books. He later became a scholar, but it was the loss of his best friend, Shams, that inspired Rumi to his most important realization: Love is in us and everywhere. The Persian mystic and poet Rumi is one of the best known and most widely read poets in the world. The renowned illustrator Rashin Kheiriyeh herself comes from Iran. With this picture book she creates a touching memorial to Rumi's wisdom and warmth.

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Maraniss, Andrew

Beyond the Game is a new nonfiction chapter book series about athletes who have stepped up beyond sports to make a difference in the world, from acclaimed author Andrew Maraniss and illustrator DeAndra Hodge. This is the story of WNBA star Maya Moore and her social justice work.

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Meikle, Olivia

Authors Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle have scoured the toilet bowls and sewers of the world to find out how humans have done their business throughout history.

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Neri, G.

Join beloved author G. Neri on his long-dreamed-of voyage to the ice, where he taps into his inner child and encounters sea angels, mummified seals, space robots, inquisitive penguins, and so much more. Abundant full-color photographs (many by the author) and annotated comics and illustrations from Corban Wilkin depict an unforgettable stay in a land of baffling mysteries to uncover, epic questions to ponder, and bigger-than-life stories to tell. 

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Rubin, Sean

Highlighting the role of artists in the scientific process, this crowd-pleasing look at dinosaurs explores how new discoveries deepen our understanding of the world.

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Santos, Victor D. O.

This illustrated riddle introduces children to language's impact on human culture and history.

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Snider, Grant

A collection of illustrated poems about everything from new shoes and falling leaves to friendship and growing up.

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Towler, Paige

This playful picture book introduces young readers to the fascinating world of octopuses big and small, ink-squirting and shape-shifting, all around the planet. With their super smarts and awe-inspiring abilities, octopuses have captivated human imaginations. This book is a celebration of all things weird and wonderful about these beloved creatures-with their eight arms, nine brains, and one-of-a-kind personalities. 

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Yang, Kao Kalia

In this moving true story, Kao Kalia Yang shares her experiences as a Hmong refugee child navigating life at home and school in America while carrying the weight of her selective mutism.

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

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