Hand this exceptional overview to future constitutional law students.
Yoo’s book is an important, balanced text for collections working to build digestible historical titles related to race and America.
This imaginative combination of art and text is a must-purchase for school and public libraries.
This ode to beauty and the still-to-be-explored corners of the universe will find an audience among elementary school students and educators.
A strong first purchase. The poem and artwork, which create an exquisite sense of a child’s joy in playing on an autumn afternoon, will appeal to all ages.
Those keen on finding poetry for emerging readers will find this book a satisfying dish.
Guaranteed to be loved by all readers, this book is a valuable purchase for the SEL or general children’s section. Recommended.
An aspirational if abstract selection aimed at encouraging imagination.
This is a book for most classroom shelves, where its activities can be worked into almost every unit that includes the need to look sharp and pay attention as well as relax and say thank you
A visual treat that cheerfully celebrates winter through lyrical facts found in the natural world, while incidentally also being a counting book. A worthy purchase for most collections.
A standard telling of an anything-but-standard story, this biography of a courageous medicine woman would be especially valuable in a school collections.
This promising series opener is a worthwhile purchase for a classroom, library, or home.
An engaging volume for young readers to use for reference
The indomitable Jarrow crafts another enthralling narrative of nonfiction that will mesmerize curious readers and serve as an exemplar for educators and researchers.
With its good-humored approach and appealing illustrations reminiscent of Dr. Seuss, this uneven collection offers a few gems for sharing aloud, but ultimately falls short.
A unique book of opposites for children who enjoy learning about animals and being exposed to unfamiliar words.
An uneven collection of poetry. Consider it as an additional selection.
An interactive way for teachers and students to learn more about one of America’s famous poets.
A useful introduction that will entertain readers as it shares fascinating facts about these colorful birds, and a helpful addition to units on birds or animal adaptations.
A moving portrayal of community and appreciation for the past, this book is a fine addition to all collections.
An excellent addition to any elementary library collection.
It’s a great start for preschoolers up to early elementary children. Even alone, a child could try out the poses with friends.
This may connect kindergartners to their future selves, and certainly makes sky exploration seem within reach.
Amiable dino-lore in a tidy die-cut package, this is a bouncy nonfiction package of facts for the very youngest of fans.
Toddler’s first National Geographic! This is a no-nonsense guide to the wild, accessible and engaging.
With so many ways to say hello, simply having this book on hand is a great way to get preschoolers talking about how to include everyone.
A glorious way to introduce young children to bugs; the renderings are realistic enough to teach and the facts about each group are solid.
Perfect for middle school and public libraries; an essential collection of LGBTQIA+ history with a wide array of content that is affirming and provides a starting point for research.
For libraries filling out the how-to or pet shelves; the graphic novel format is sure to attract readers.
This print reference roundup features nonfiction titles for all ages, including a bird guide for kids, a volume on censorship, two research-ready tomes on women's history, and the ultimate bugopedia.
As the world prepares for the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games, here are a few nonfiction titles about the Games and some of the inspiring athletes who have competed in them.
A first purchase for science and poetry collections, this is a wonderful way for young children to develop empathy through nature.
This book might best fit in a parenting collection or be used by a school counselor seeking to help a child deal with anxiety
Bike trip, roller-coaster ride, feminist voyage
This year's Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winners include Do You Remember? by Sydney Smith, Remember Us by Jacqueline Woodson, The Mona Lisa Vanishes by Nicholas Day, and Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford.
A fantastic addition to any library collection, this is a must-read for a child with any interest in nature, bugs, and how the world works.
An excellent book for parents to read with their children of how they can be a big help in their homes.
Although designed for young readers, this will appeal to older audiences and is a stellar first purchase for all libraries.
An essential purchase for middle/junior high school and teen collections. This may not be a high-circulation item, but it will be a lifeline for astute poetry lovers.
An authentic window into the lives of adolescents with grit and heart, likely for a niche audience.
The book’s unique style comes at the expense of storytelling clarity, making this book a difficult recommendation for young readers, but a valuable historical record.
An engaging and insightful biography of an American hero
This picture book explores the complex topic of immigration through the lens of a small child in a meaningful way. Children will appreciate the authentic experience of Mevan while relating to her struggles and joy in receiving a simple gift like a bicycle.
A highly readable biography about an inspiring man, this is a first pick for all libraries.
Stories of children with parents behind bars are as diverse as the millions of real-life kids familiar with the experience. These 19 fiction and nonfiction titles may offer an empathetic, metaphoric hand for young readers to hold.
They are politicians and artists and athletes. They are young people, and people with a few years of life under their belts. And their stories can inform and encourage young readers in June and throughout the year. These books can change lives—and even save them.
A beautifully written and illustrated story of a man who wanted people to explore nothingness, which is a necessity in today’s busy world. A great read-aloud and a must-purchase for all library collections.Graphic Nonfiction
Though first published in 2005, this edition’s new illustrations bring it firmly up to date, in a memoir that reads like a fairy tale of a community touched by a miracle.
An immersive look at the world of women’s soccer that makes for an enjoyable read for those who are sports fans, and even those who are not.
For a more encapsulated history with primary sources and first-person accounts, steer interested readers towards More Deadly Than War: The Hidden History of the Spanish Flu and the First World War by Kenneth C. Davis. For upper-level students, Barry’s longer original title, despite its length, will prove more accessible and authoritative.
A limited but solid choice for expanding school or public library collections featuring a diversity of personages in World War II.
An emotionally resonant denouement; Ogle gives readers his hardest and most hopeful book yet.
A useful though not essential addition for discussions of the intersection of art, science, and everyday activities.
A good graphic novel for young people looking to learn about history and culture in an accessible form.
An eye-opening album to be read, cherished, used as a cornerstone for study, or shared across curricula.
A little good news, for once, amplified into an easy book to work into community, LGBTQIA+, politics, and civics units.
A voluminous book centering the historical playwright, along with a group of people who saved him from outright oblivion, this is a sharply funny, delightful must-have for every library shelf.
With the prominence of wildfires in the news and the popularity of television shows like Fire Country, wildfires and fire ecology are bound to be a subject of interest to many young readers. This book is recommended to satisfy the curiosity of middle school and junior high readers.
Share the book by inverting it; the author’s note will settle children into a wicked and relevant history lesson. As lyrical as the light verse telling is, children need this context urgently to appreciate the beauty of the message.
Helping the environment is something that everybody can do; this rhyme-filled book of easy-to-try examples is sure to inspire our youngest generation and show them how they, too, can be green.
A helpful additional selection to science collections.
Recommend this biography to young animal lovers; it’s a nice addition to the nonfiction shelves.
This stunning picture book biography is highly recommended.
Burns’s writing style invites readers in to a compelling narrative of wonder and discovery; this is a first purchase.
A wonderful, Spanish-language nonfiction text for elementary readers not only interested in the environment but also in the intricacies of the world of animals, plants, and insects.
Too limited in scope to be a first introduction to (arguably) the greatest American painter, though of some value for its insights into her character and later life.
An essential purchase; this standout work of illustrated poems encourages readers to consider wild creatures’ homes and compare their similar needs to our own.
A fun take on the holiday for most holiday collections for little ones.
A perfect addition to bilingual board book collections, especially where Lil’ Libros and Día de los Muertos titles are popular.
Narrative nonfiction has the same goals as any novel – to use these same techniques of conflict, setting, characterization, etc. to build a world that a reader cares about.
Originally published in Russian, this is a beautiful addition to nonfiction collections looking for books on the subject, and those seeking more translated works.
Practical and entertaining, this is a worthy resource for budding story writers.
Recommended for high school libraries as a memoir that may offer words of encouragement to those ailing, grieving, or seeking inspiration.
A well-researched account of an essential historical account of the U.S. labor movement. Highly recommended for middle school readers and beyond.
An excellent addition to nonfiction collections for young readers.
A love letter to Muslim children at a time when it is needed most. A recommended first purchase for school and public libraries.
A nice guide to keep at the desk or to use in school rooms.
Strongly recommended for all young adult collections.
A solid and browsable introduction to the veterinary profession that will pique the interest of young animal lovers.
A worthy purchase for the animal lovers in the library.
Recommended for libraries where biographies for younger children are popular.
An exceptional addition to all collections.
With the format leaning more explorative and “surfable” than research-focused, this book may need some handselling to find the right audience. An additional purchase.
Its edgy title may attract attention, but it’s the compelling narrative and enlightening content that will keep readers engaged from cover to cover. A recommended read for high school students and educators alike.
This book’s comprehensive approach and conversational style invite readers to learn about the election process for its top leader, from declaring candidacy to the first day on the job. Highly recommended for all juvenile nonfiction collections.
A must-buy for board book collections, the inclusive look and easy recipes allow young children to have a hand in family meals and snacks.
A must-buy for libraries serving aspiring chefs and their grown-ups wanting to start family cooking traditions. The layout and emphasized introduction to kitchen safety and preparedness make this a worthy addition to collections.
A lovely, highly informative tool for learning about how food is grown, the value in healthy eating, and how to respect the environment while also taking care of one’s body, this farm-to-table offering is highly recommended for school and public libraries.
Recommended for school libraries for its whimsical presentation of delicious treats.
Sesame Street fans and novice chefs will find much to appreciate in this collection of easy recipes.
A warm and festive holiday tie-in with recipes for many skill levels, recommended for school and public libraries.
An additional purchase for upper elementary and middle school cookbook collections.
A large collection of innovative, experimental recipes, recommended for middle and high school libraries.
Readers of all ages, especially those who love basketball, will rejoice over “Wat’s” triumphs.
A fascinating and beautifully illustrated biography of one of our most celebrated architects. Highly recommended.
Animal lovers and nonfiction readers will delight in this compelling work and surefire hit.
An impressive assemblage of the building blocks of the language, this work is especially recommended for linguists and families of the Cherokee and other Indigenous groups.
In addition to being a useful mentor text on the second-person voice, this is an excellent addition to biography collections and displays highlighting Black and Women’s History months.
Ideal for classroom study of the Holocaust and for history lovers. Recommended.
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