New Children's Nonfiction

Presents photographs and detailed information about 101 great bombers, from the early twentieth-century biplanes to ultra-modern stealth bombers.

Presents photographs and detailed information about 101 great fighter planes, from the early twentieth-century biplanes to ultra-modern jet fighters.

Describes 101 science experiments or activities that can be done with household items and easily found ingredients.

Presents photographs and detailed information about 101 great tanks, from the very first British tank to ultra-modern armored fighting vehicles.

Learn all about food chains with examples of animals who live in the jungle.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that feature famous women throughout history with a brief description about their contributions, and begins with Louisa May Alcott and continues through to Mildred Didrikson Zaharias.

Explores the lives and discoveries of noted astronomers from the fifteenth to the twenty-first century.

Tells the story of the Beatles, describing how the foursome began, their phenomenal success and influence, the breakup of the group.

Presents, in brief text, color illustrations, and quotations from his own writings, the life of Charles Dickens and his most celebrated works.

Teachers in both general and special education classrooms are being asked to collaborate to give all students access to the general education curriculum. The challenge is that teachers receive very little training in how to work together to educate students successfully. Collaborate, Communicate, and Differentiate! addresses those issues and more, taking collaboration out of the abstract and supplying easy-to-use strategies that apply to daily tasks. --from publisher description.

Learn about the history and design of the Corvette.

Describes seven behavioral principles for defusing disruptive behavior in the classroom, discusses research-based approaches to responding to various situations, and includes scenarios, checklists, and action plans.

Recounts eight true tales that expose some of the most outrageous swindles and cons of all time, from the infamous "War of the Worlds" radio broadcast to the Nazi plot to destroy the British economy by flooding the world with millions of counterfeit banknotes.

Looks at environmental and ethical topics related to agriculture and food production, touching on such issues as sustainability, animal welfare, genetic modification of crops, and fair trade practices.

"By the time she was 12, she was considered one of the finest pianists in Europe, but today few people know her name. Maria Mozart, like her famous brother Wolfgang, was a musical prodigy. The talented siblings toured Europe, playing before kings and empresses, were showered with gifts and favors, and lived in a whirlwind life of music and travel. They were best friends, collaborators, and confidantes. As they grew older, Wolfgang was encouraged to pursue his musical ambitions, while Maria was told she must stop performing and, ultimately, marry. But she was determined to continue playing the piano every day, for the love of music . . . ." --From publisher.

"Describes the technology used by forensic scientists to gather and analyze evidence from crime scenes" --Provided by publisher.

Describes how apples grow, from a shoot to a mature tree that produces apples in an apple orchard.

"Describes the technology used for creating and playing video games. Includes information on how different platforms work and the direction video game technology may be going" --Provided by publisher.

"Covers the history, rules, fundamentals, and significant personalities of the sport of women's track and field. Topics include : techniques, strategies, competitive events, and equipment. Glossary, Additional Resources and Index included " --Provided by publisher.

An illustrated overview of the history of horse breeds since ancient times and how they have been used by humans.

Presents step-by-step instructions and general tips for drawing different types of pets.

An introduction to the life of professional basketball player Kevin Durant that provides information on his childhood, schooling, years with the Oklahoma City Thunder, career accomplishments, and other related topics.

Provides a variety of summer games, adventures, and outdoor suggestions for families in a number of popular locations, including the beach, in the car, and on rainy days.

A cold weather-themed activity treasury for kids and caregivers features a wide variety of indoor and outdoor suggestions from ice skating and snowball fights to making toffee apples and snowshoes.

Features all-new LEGO® building projects, tips to supplement and enhance your LEGO creations, inspirational builds, and expert advice from LEGO Master Builders.

A picture book biography of urban environmental artist Tyree Guyton, discussing his childhood in 1950s Detroit and the way he used art to transform his decaying, crime-ridden neighborhood into an internationally-recognized exhibit.

The story of the Italian sport and race car, developed by the 6 northern Italian Maserati brothers, and how their company continues to develope and evolve today.

"Presents an adaptation of Aesop's classic tale about an unlikely friendship between a mouse and a lion in which an act of mercy proves to be a lifesaving gesture.

Presents fifty traditional nursery rhymes in comic book format, with illustrations by well-known cartoonists.

Find out fascinating facts about favorite ocean animals, including sharks, whales, and dolphins.

An introduction to penguins, looking at seventeen different kinds, exploring their unique behaviors, and presenting numerous photographs.

Describes the history of photography, why some artists choose photography as their medium, and how to compose an effective photograph.

Describes the history of piracy, from the daily life on a pirate ship to battles and the search for sunken treasure, and profiles famous pirates from antiquity to modern times.

Introduces young readers to planets, with simple text, graphics, and NASA and European Space Station images.

Explains the concepts of work and friction describes machines, wheels, and axles and includes simple experiments.

"Describes the government and political climate in colonial America"--Provided by publisher.

Learn about science by putting it into action. Step by step instructions for science experiments that can be done with stuff found around the home.

Provides experiments suitable for science fair projects in the fields of chemistry, earth science, physical science, the human body, and technology.

Introduces various types of animals that lay eggs or have young that are born alive, and discusses the early parts of the life cycles of rabbits, butterflies, frogs, kangaroos and koalas, sharks, chickens, bees, fish, horses, dogs, and birds.

While twins Ella and Herbie help the handyman Mr. Midal work on their new home, he tells them about such inventors as Granville Woods, Dr. Henry T. Sampson, and James West, giving them a new view of their heritage as African-Americans.

A biography of the woman who served as First Lady for the longest time, and who was the first President's wife to speak out about important issues of the day, by writing newspapers articles and books, giving radio interviews and speeches, and teaching classes.

"An inspiring biography of acclaimed athlete who, in 1947, broke the long-time color barrier in major league baseball by joining the Brooklyn Dodgers" --From publisher.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the famous artist, scientist, engineer, and inventor.

A biography of the famous medieval Venetian traveler, Marco Polo.

Explores the life and work of the prolific eighteenth-century Austrian composer who began life as a child prodigy, composing music at the age of five, and died a pauper at age thirty-five.

Notes prominent contemporary as well as past women leaders especially in the fields of politics and business.