New Children’s Non-Fiction

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June 2013

The Loch Ness monster
Sievert, Terri.
Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, c2005.
J 001.944 SIE
Describes the history, sightings, and search for the Loch Ness monster.

Time for kids big book of why
Perritano, John.
New York, N.Y. : Time Home Entertainment, c2010.
J 031.02 TIM
Why do we have eyebrows? What’s a black hole and what happens if you fall into one? What’s the fastest a human is capable of running? Why do wet fingers stick to metal in the freezer? Where is the deepest point on Earth? This title provides the answers that are accompanied by either photos or illustrations to show the reasons why.

Millions, billions & trillions : understanding big numbers
Adler, David A.
New York : Holiday House, c2013.
J 513 ADL
Huge numbers are hard to comprehend. This book explains quantities in terms children can understand. For example, one million dollars could buy two full pizzas a day for more than sixty-eight years.

National Geographic Angry Birds Space : a furious flight into the final frontier
Briggs, Amy.
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2012.
J 520 BRI
“One small fling for a bird, one quantum leap for birdkind! Blast off with the Angry Birds as they fly through space on an intergalactic rescue mission! Evil space piggies have stolen their eggs and are hiding them somewhere in outer space. To save them, the Angry birds have teamed up with National Geographic to learn all they can about planets, moons, stars, galaxies, and the mysteries of the universe. This official companion book to the Angrey Birds Space game follows the furious fliers on their quest to explore the galazy, defeat the pigs, and rescue their prceious eggs”

Stars and planets
Stott, Carole.
New York : Kingfisher : Distributed in the U.S. by Macmillan, c2011.
J 520 STO
Explores the planets and stars of our galaxy and beyond, from our solar system’s neighbors to the mysteries of deep space.

Pluto’s secret : an icy world’s tale of discovery
Weitekamp, Margaret A., 1971-
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, c2013.
J 523.482 WEI
“People, children especially, have been baffled, bewildered, and even outraged by the fact that Pluto is no longer called a planet. Through whimsical artwork and an entertaining dialog format, this book explains why this is so. Providing a history of the small, icy world from its discovery and naming to its recent reclassification, this book presents a fascinating look at how scientists organize and class our solar system as they gain new insights into how it works and what types of things exist within it. The book includes a glossary and bibliography”

Planet Earth
Gilpin, Daniel.
New York : Kingfisher : Distributed in the U.S. by Macmillan, c2011.
J 525 GIL
Explores the different environments of the Earth, its relation to the Sun and other planets in space, and the animals, plants, and people that live in different areas of Earth.

Volcanoes
Magloff, Lisa.
New York : DK Publishing, 2013.
J 551.21 MAG
In a visual reference, readers can discover the inner workings of one of Earth’s most terrifying natural phenomena as well as learn about some of the most famous volcanic eruptions in history.

Ocean and sea: [dive into Earth's most spectacular habitat]
Parker, Steve, 1952-
New York : Scholastic, c2012.
J 551.46 PAR
An introduction to Earth’s oceans, covering water, geology, tides, waves, coastlines, and ocean life, and presenting numerous photographs.

Oceans and seas
Savage, Stephen, 1960-
New York : Kingfisher, c2010.
J 551.46 SAV
Helps the reader to explore rock pools, coral reefs and shipwrecks plus to meet the fascinating creatures that live in the world’s oceans and seas.

Weather
Chancellor, Deborah.
New York : Kingfisher : Distributed in the U.S. by Macmillan, c2010.
J 551.6 CHA
Presents an introduction to the weather, describing the different climates found throughout the world and discussing such aspects of weather as rain, snow, clouds, fog, wind, and the four seasons.

Dinosaurs
Arlon, Penelope.
New York : Scholastic, c2012.
J 567.9 ARL
A chronologically-arranged look at dinosaurs, featuring digital images, fossil records, and information from experts in the field.

Dinosaurs
Dixon, Dougal.
New York : Kingfisher : Distributed in the U.S. by Macmillan, c2010.
J 567.9 DIX
Describes various kinds of dinosaurs, including Parasaurolophus, Allosaurus, and Ornitholestes, and discusses how dinosaurs hunted, their life cycle, and how paleontologists learn about them.

Angry birds playground : dinosaurs
Esbaum, Jill.
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, 2013.
J 567.9 ESB
“Fly with your favorite Angry Birds characters as they travel back in time on a zany search to find their eggs. Kids will be hooked on this wacky mystery as they analyze and observe the wonderful world of dinosaurs as they are building basic skills through fun and fascinating activities”

Dinosaur record breakers : Awesome dinosaur facts
Naish, Darren.
London : Carlton Kids, 2013.
J 567.9 NAI
Learn which dinosaurs were bigger, faster, and more dangerous than the rest.

Ultimate dinosaurs
Palmer, Douglas.
New York, NY : DK Publishing, c2013.
J 567.9 PAL
Ultimate Dinosaurs is crammed full of incredible stuff, from flying pterosaurs to terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex, all revealed in a fascinating, exciting, totally different way: It’s like a museum, a search engine, and the world’s biggest dinosaur dig all rolled into one.

Dinosaurs
Walker, Sarah.
New York : DK Publishing, 2013.
J 567.9 WAL
Introduces the age of the dinosaurs, fossil discoveries, and current theories about their behavior and disappearance.

Rainforests
Ganeri, Anita, 1961-
New York : Kingfisher : Distributed in the U.S. by Macmillan, c2011.
J 577.34 GAN
Explores the rich layers of the rainforest and describes the plants, animals, and people that live there, including monkeys, parrots, and tigers, and explains why rainforests are in danger.

Rain Forest
Greenwood, Elinor.
New York : DK Publishing, 2013.
J 577.34 GRE
“Prowl through the undergrowth and meet the amazing creatures that lurk there”

Zombie makers : true stories of nature’s undead
Johnson, Rebecca L.
Minneapolis, MN : Millbrook Press, c2013.
J 578.65 JOH
Examines creatures that can take over the bodies and brains of other creatures and turns them into slaves, from a fly-enslaving fungus to a cockroach -taming wasp.

101 animal records
Berger, Melvin.
New York, NY : Scholastic, c2013.
J 590 BER
A collection of amazing animal records and facts.

Amazing animals
Johnson, Jinny, 1949-
New York : Kingfisher : Distributed in the U.S. by Macmillan, c2010.
J 590 JOH
Presents various animals in their habitats and relates unusual facts about their behavior in such areas as survival skills, eating habits, hunting, and the ways in which they care for their young.

Wild discoveries : wacky new animals
Montgomery, Heather L.
New York : Scholastic, c2013.
J 590 MON
Presents some of the newly discovered species of animals from around the world, including the giant velvet worm, the psychedelic frogfish, the wattled smoky honeyeater, and the Burmese snub-nosed monkey.

National Geographic animal encyclopedia : 2,500 animals with photos, maps, and more!
Spelman, Lucy H.
Washington, DC : National Geographic Society, c2012.
J 591.03 SPE
Contains encyclopedic entries on more than 2,500 species of animals, featuring over 1,000 color photographs, along with diagrams and range maps, and sharing facts, conservation data, and from-the-field reports from National Geographic’s explorers.

Everything you need to know about sharks and other creatures of the deep
New York : DK Pub., 2012, c2008.
J 591.77 EVE
Describes the fish and mammals that swim the ocean, from how they eat and sleep to their role in human history and legend, and includes games, quizzes, top-ten lists, and recipes.

Insects and creepy-crawlies
Johnson, Jinny, 1949-
New York : Kingfisher, c2011.
J 595.7 JOH
Illustrated scenes and clear descriptions of various kinds of insects are offered in this series aimed at young readers.

Hark, a shark! : [all about sharks]
Worth, Bonnie.
New York : Random House, c2013.
J 597.3 WOR
Introduces beginning readers to a variety of shark species from the dwarf lantern and the whale shark to the great white and the goblin, sharing numerous facts about their characteristics and behaviors.

Frog song
Guiberson, Brenda Z.
New York : Henry Holt and Company, c2013.
J 597.89 GUI
Text and color illustrations introduce frogs and their vital role in environmental balance, frog vocalizations and behavior in places all over the world.

Reptiles
Llewellyn, Claire.
New York : Kingfisher : Distributed in the U.S. by Macmillan, c2011.
J 597.9 LLE
Describes characteristics of reptiles, such as their habitats, eating habits, and how they care for their young.

Look up! : bird-watching in your own backyard
Cate, Annette.
Somerville, MA ; Candlewick Press, c2013.
J 598 CAT
A conversational, humorous introduction to bird-watching featureing quirky full-color illustrations portay dozens of birds chatting about their distinctive characteristics, including color, shape, plumage, and beak and foot types.

Whales and dolphins
Stamps, Caroline.
New York : DK Publishing, 2013.
J 599.5 STA
A brief introduction to the physical characteristics and behavior of various marine mammals, particularly whales and dolphins.

Human Body
Stamps, Caroline.
New York : DK Publishing, 2013.
J 612 STA
A brief introduction to the human body includes facts about the musculoskeletal system, the respiratory system, the digestive system, the brain, and the five senses.

Things that go
Gifford, Clive.
New York : Kingfisher, c2011.
J 629.04 GIF
Outlines the basic scientific concepts behind motion, covering the speed of racing, transport on the rails, the science of heavy machinery, the physics of flight, and what keeps boats afloat.

Airplanes
Stamps, Caroline.
New York : DK Publishing, 2013.
J 629.133 STA
Soar into the sky and discover the incredible aircraft that fly through the clouds.

Trucks : the ins and outs of monster trucks, semis, pickups, and other trucks
Young, Jeff C., 1948-
Mankato, MN : Capstone Press, c2010.
J 629.224 YOU
“Describes the details of different types of trucks, including semis, pickups, monster trucks, work trucks, and service trucks”

Zoo 3D : an incredible animal kingdom
Klutho, David E.
New York : Time Home Entertainment, c2012.
J 636.088 KLU
Presents three-dimensional photographs for a variety of zoo animals, including polar bears, gorillas, lions, tree frogs, penguins, and butterflies.

Guide to puppies
Miles, Ellen.
New York : Scholastic, c2013.
J 636.7 MIL

The LEGO adventure book : cars, castles, dinosaurs & more!
Rothrock, Megan.
San Francisco, CA : No Starch Press, [2012], 2013.
J 688.725 LEG
Contains examples of the many things that can be built with LEGOs including step-by-step breakdowns of twenty-five different projects.

Superman : the ultimate guide to the Man of Steel
Wallace, Daniel, 1970-
New York : DK Pub., 2013.
J 741.5 SUP
Surveys the nature and history of the hero Superman, discussing his birth, career, secrets, equipment, and enemies.

Outdoor crafts : lots of fun things to make and do outside
New York : DK Publishing, 2013.
J 745.5 OUT
Describes a variety of outdoor craft projects using plants from your garden.

Lego minifigures character encyclopedia
Lipkowitz, Daniel.
New York : Dk Publishing, c2013.
J 791.437 MIN
From the Musketeer to the Minotaur, the LEGO  Minifigures world features a diverse cast of minifigures inspired by history, movies, myth, sports, and everyday life. With the LEGO  Minifigures: Character Encyclopedia, readers will get to know all of the fun and fantastic minifigures from Series 1 through 10.

New York Yankees
Gilbert, Sara.
Mankato, MN : Creative Education, c2013.
J 796.357 GIL
“A simple introduction to the New York Yankees major league baseball team, including its start in 1903, its World Series triumphs, and its stars throughout the years”

Monster trucks
Doeden, Matt.
Mankato, MN : Pebble Plus Books, c2007.
J 796.7 DOE
“Simple text and photographs present monster trucks, their parts, and how drivers use monster trucks”

Monster trucks
Peppas, Lynn.
New York : Crabtree Pub. Co., c2012.
J 796.7 KAL
Monster trucks are recreational, sports entertainment vehicles that are pick-up trucks with enormous wheels and suspension. People watch them in races and jumps, or tractor pulls and car-crushing derbies. Learn about the designs of these enormous vehicles.

The kids’ guide to monster trucks
O’Hearn, Michael, 1972-
Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, c2010.
J 796.7 OHE
“Describes a wide variety of monster trucks, including history, design, and competitions”

Pug and other animal poems
Worth, Valerie.
New York : Margaret Ferguson Books/Farrar Straus Giroux, c2013.
J 811.6 WOR
Presents a collection of whimsical animal poems that describe eccentric animal behaviors, complemented by collage illustrations.

France
Sonneborn, Liz.
New York : Children’s Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2013.
J 944 SON
Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, sports, arts, religions, culture, and people of France.

Iceland
Somervill, Barbara A.
New York : Children’s Press, c2013.
J 949.12 SOM

Henry and the cannons : an extraordinary true story of the American Revolution
Brown, Don, 1949-
New York : Roaring Brook Press, c2013.
J 973.3 BRO
Presents an illustrated account of bookseller Henry Knox’s heroic contributions during the Revolutionary War, describing how he dragged fifty-nine cannons to Boston across 225 miles filled with danger and hardship.