Boots on the Ground offers young people a taste of historical documentary that feels relevant and fresh in the modern world.
Browsing: Non-Fiction
Which five words best describe Hedy Lamarr’s Double Life?
Laurie Wallmark: Surprising, fascinating, informative, inspiring, science-y
The volume focuses its exploration of the role of African-American women in the WWII military around the figure of Charity Adams and the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC).
From fossils, facts, and favorite foods, here are six non-fiction books that cover the world of dinosaurs.
Can You Crack the Code? is a new volume on the history and science of cryptography published by Bloomsbury and written by a professional government cryptographer.
Robotpedia, written by Brenna Maloney, is an enjoyable volume, and a wonderful endorsement of STEAM for young readers.
Erik Slader and Ben Thompson are the co-authors behind the Epic Fails series, a hilarious look at some of history’s most legendary failures—perfect for history buffs, non-fiction fans, and reluctant readers.
A Green Place to Be tells the story of how space was made in one of America’s busiest urban centers for nature, contemplation, peace, and solitude.
In Si mi mamá fuera un ornitorrinco, readers are introduced to fourteen different mammal babies as they travel from birth to maturity. This book is a Spanish translation of If My Mom Were a Platypus, which was published in 2002.
Emma Strack and Guillaume Plantevin’s What’s the Difference? is a celebration of difference, and an exploration of the minute detail so important for diversity.