New & Coming Soon Nonfiction Books for Kids of All Ages

What happens when ancient queens, space probes, and even millions in Bitcoin simply vanish? Discover the secrets and stories behind history's most baffling disappearances. Journey across the world and through the ages in this truly fascinating history book for kids 7+, discovering how extraordinary treasures came to be "lost".

A thrilling WWII middle-grade narrative nonfiction account of Operation Bodyguard, in which the Allied forces used spies and double agents to deceive the Nazis about their true plans for D-Day. 

In this true story of courage and defiance, prisoners of the Warsaw Ghetto write and bury deep underground a complete record of what they endured. After the war, Hersh Wasser, the only survivor who knows where the records are buried, leads the effort to recover them.

A joyous picture book biography of Jose Sarria, a pioneering activist, drag queen, and the first openly gay candidate to run for public office in the United States. Sarria led by example, joyfully giving back to his community while challenging the status quo. With a fairy-tale feel and radiant illustrations, this picture book biography celebrates his legacy of seeing the world not as it is but as it could be.

Discover the incredible lost worlds that came before us in this ultimate visual history of the world for kids 8-12. From the rise and fall of dinosaurs to mega-penguins and a mile-high waterfall in the Mediterranean, this natural history book reveals the weird and wonderful sights of our planet's vast history.

Explore an oak tree, from its leafy crown to its roots underground, and learn all the amazing ways it supports the animals, plants, and habitat where it lives in this surprising and enlightening nonfiction picture book companion to the award-winning Fungi Grow. 

Embark on a prehistoric adventure with this comprehensive Q&A book! Inside, you'll unearth questions and answers about everything from Allosaurus to Zuniceratops. Overflowing with fascinating facts, each page reveals insights into the world of dinosaurs, accompanied by vivid illustrations that bring these ancient creatures back to life. Ideal for young paleontologists aged 8 and up.

A spectacular world of weird and wonderful jellyfish awaits! Engaging rhyming text will amaze young readers with awe-inspiring information about these beguiling sea creatures. They will soak up facts about jelly anatomy, behavior, habitats, and ecosystems as they get to know the moon jelly, lion's mane jellyfish, fried-egg jellyfish, flame jellyfish, and so many more in this aquarium exhibit in a book. Dive in and be dazzled!

Discover 15 bugs with extraordinary abilities and uncover the secrets of their survival in nature though fun and accessible text in renowned entomologist Richard "Bugman" Jones's first book for children.

This easy-to-read picture provides an introduction to the human brain, what it does, and how it works.

An inspiring picture book biography of a UN Peace Medal recipient who used his songs-and his silence-to fight fascism, oppression, and violence. One day in Catalonia, Spain, eleven-year-old Pau Casals was captivated by the cello-setting him on a path toward international fame (as a cellist) and extraordinary courage (as an advocate for social justice). Playing the cello would take Pau all over the world, performing in palaces, concert halls, even the White House. People called him Pablo Casals now, and he was famous and beloved. But when the events of Spanish Civil War and World War II left his homeland ruled by a dictator, Pablo made a dramatic decision: he would silence his music until Spain was free. Would the world ever hear his cello sing again?

Follow along as one young adventurer embarks on an epic road trip to discover the breathtaking beauty of every national park in the United States.

From National Book Award winner Martin W. Sandler and his son, a fascinating look at the intersection of baseball and society in America on the eve of World War II. In 1941, as America stood on the brink of World War II, the country was in sore need of a diversion at home. They found exactly that on the baseball diamond, where the rivalry between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Yankees captivated fans as superstars Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio went head to head, breaking every record imaginable. But the pastime known as "America's game" wasn't really a game that welcomed everyone: Black citizens were segregated into the widely dismissed Negro Leagues, and though women had played baseball for years, they struggled for acceptance and to establish a professional league of their own. As the country reached a turning point, so, too, did the sport of baseball--and after 1941, neither would ever be the same. 

A picture book about the real-life experience of a Japanese American boy incarcerated with his family during World War II.

Commemorate the innumerable ways the African American community has shaped the foundation of the United States in this stunning, poetic picture book from the Caldecott Honor-winning team behind Freedom in Congo Square. Black hands molded clay, chiseled marble, rendered portraits, and painted vistas. Black hands penned literary testaments that have stood the test of time. Since the United States won independence in 1776, African Americans have contributed greatly to the nation's culture, politics, economy, and landscape. Black Hands celebrates the countless contributions of African Americans--from building the White House, birthing jazz, and landing a man on the moon to pushing for social justice. 

Vibrant and witty, Auntie Kristina's Guide to Asian American Activism discusses the Asian American community, past and present; explores allyship with other communities of color; finds a place in national and global movements; and turns inward so young readers can practice love and self-care.

Every culture has its own unique favorites folktales, and discovering them offers a fun and meaningful way to learn about life in other parts of the world. Asian Folktales for Children brings together 7 delightful folktales from across Asia--including Korea, Japan, India, the Philippines, Indonesia, China and Thailand.