Children & Teen Non-Fiction Books

Book SynopsisScreech! A female ring-tailed lemur screams loudly. It is a warning for an intruder to stay away. Females lead ring-tailed lemur troops. They hunt, defend their territories and care for young. Take a close look at ring-tailed lemurs and the important roles princesses play to ensure a troop's survival.

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Book SynopsisThe African savanna is home to many kinds of animals, including me! I am spotted, but I am not a giraffe. I am strong, but I am not an elephant. Read the clues and try to guess which animal I am before the end of the book!

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Book SynopsisThe African savanna is home to many kinds of animals, including me! I am spotted, but I am not a giraffe. I am strong, but I am not an elephant. Read the clues and try to guess which animal I am before the end of the book!

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Book SynopsisThe rainforest is a hot, wet place with many kinds of animals. It is my home. I make a lot of sounds but am not a parrot. I sleep a lot but am not a sloth. Can you guess which animal I am by reading the clues in the book?

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Book SynopsisThe rainforest is a hot, wet place with many kinds of animals. It is my home. I make a lot of sounds but am not a parrot. I sleep a lot but am not a sloth. Can you guess which animal I am by reading the clues in the book?

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Book SynopsisThe polar regions are very cold and very windy. There is snow and ice everywhere, but I love my home. My feet help me walk on the slippery ice, but I am not a penguin. My thick fur keeps me warm but I am not an Arctic fox. What animal am I? Read the clues and guess!

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Book SynopsisThe ocean is salty and can be warm or cold. It covers 70 per cent of the Earth and is my home. I love to hunt and eat fish but am not an octopus. I am a graceful swimmer and can jump out of the water but am not a dolphin. What animal am I? Use the clues and guess!

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Book SynopsisCucumbers, carrots and garlic... What do these foods from the vegetable group have in common? They're all healthy! Discover where vegetables come from, what nutrition they provide and how they help form a healthy diet. Packed full of facts and full-colour photos, this book will feed the curiosity of young readers and report writers alike.

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Book SynopsisBread, cereal and quinoa... These healthy foods are all part of the grains group! In this book, learn where grains come from, what nutrition they provide and how they help form a healthy diet. Filled with fantastic facts, including grain alternatives, curious young readers will have plenty to digest.

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Book SynopsisAlmonds, eggs and beans... What do these protein foods have in common? They're all healthy! Discover where protein foods come from, what nutrition they provide and how they help form a healthy diet. Filled with meaty facts, including meat alternatives, this book will give curious young readers plenty to chew on.

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Book SynopsisCucumbers, carrots and garlic... What do these foods from the vegetable group have in common? They're all healthy! Discover where vegetables come from, what nutrition they provide and how they help form a healthy diet. Packed full of facts and full-colour photos, this book will feed the curiosity of young readers and report writers alike.

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Book SynopsisBlueberries, oranges and avocados... They're all part of the fruits group, and they're all healthy foods! Discover where fruits come from, what nutrition they provide and how they help form a healthy diet. Jam-packed with fun facts and full-colour photos, this book is perfect for a wide range of curious young readers.

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Book SynopsisYoghurt, cheese, and kefir... What do these dairy foods have in common? They're all healthy foods! In this book, explore where dairy foods come from, what nutrition they provide and how they help form a healthy diet. Filled with fantastic facts, including dairy alternatives, young readers will be left feeling hungry for more.

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Book SynopsisFantastic plants cover our world. But which ones are the smelliest, thorniest or largest? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos and a fun activity, early readers will learn all about the most extreme plants growing on our planet.

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Book SynopsisAwesome places can be found all over our world. But which ones are the deepest, tallest or hottest? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos and a fun activity, early readers will learn all about the most extreme places on our planet.

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Book SynopsisAwesome places can be found all over our world. But which ones are the deepest, tallest or hottest? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos and a fun activity, early readers will learn all about the most extreme places on our planet.

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Book SynopsisAmazing animals live all over our world. But which ones are the strongest, hairiest or fastest? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos and a fun activity, early readers will learn all about the most extreme animals living on our planet.

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Book SynopsisAmazing animals live all over our world. But which ones are the strongest, hairiest or fastest? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos and a fun activity, early readers will learn all about the most extreme animals living on our planet.

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Book SynopsisWild weather affects every part of our world. But which types of weather bring wicked winds, drenching downpours or super-heavy snowfalls? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos and a fun activity, early readers will learn all about the most extreme weather on our planet.

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Book SynopsisWild weather affects every part of our world. But which types of weather bring wicked winds, drenching downpours or super-heavy snowfalls? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos and a fun activity, early readers will learn all about the most extreme weather on our planet.

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Book SynopsisWhat is the moon? Why do we see it at night? And why does it seem to change shape? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this easy-to-read title and discover the science behind the moon.

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Book SynopsisWhat are stars? What are planets? Why are some brighter than others? And which planets can we see from Earth? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this easy-to-read title and discover the science behind stars and planets.

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Book SynopsisWhat are stars? What are planets? Why are some brighter than others? And which planets can we see from Earth? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this easy-to-read title and discover the science behind stars and planets.

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Book SynopsisWhat are clouds? How are they made? And why do they seem to move cross the sky? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this easy-to-read title and discover the science behind clouds.

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Book SynopsisGo-karts are fun and fast. However, these small vehicles can be made even stronger and faster and readers will love finding out how! Full of action-packed photos and accessible text, this high-interest book puts the reluctant reader behind the wheel.

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Book SynopsisQuad bikes are able to tackle the toughest terrain around. But there are lots of ways to make these vehicles faster and cooler and readers will love finding out how! Packed with action-filled photos and easy-to-read text, this high-interest book puts the reluctant reader in the driver's seat!

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Book SynopsisWho are you? How do the identities you hold - like your racial or gender identity - impact you every day? How do they impact others? These big and important questions are key to understanding ourselves. Part of being your true self means learning about group identities and how they affect our experience of the world. With child-friendly explanations of key ideas and relevant scenarios, this book will help young kids explore their identities and how it shapes their experience.

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Book SynopsisWho are you? How do the identities you hold - like your racial or gender identity - impact you every day? How do they impact others? These big and important questions are key to understanding ourselves. Part of being your true self means learning about group identities and how they affect our experience of the world. With child-friendly explanations of key ideas and relevant scenarios, this book will help young kids explore their identities and how it shapes their experience.

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Book SynopsisIt''s not always easy to understand the experiences of people who are different from us. But we have to work at it to build better communities. In this book, you''ll learn about practising empathy, communicating respectfully and building meaningful communities with other people. With child-friendly explanations of key ideas and relevant scenarios, this text will help young readers to be engaged, respectful members of their community.

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Book SynopsisBarns, silos, sheds and coops - farms have so many buildings! What are they all for? What animals live in them? In this fun, interactive book young readers will get to know all about the different buildings to be found on farms.

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Book SynopsisTractors, plows, combine harvesters and electric clippers - what are these things? They're all machines on a farm! How do they work? What are they for? Kids can get to know the many machines that make farms go in this fun, interactive book.

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Book SynopsisPigs, cows, chickens and horses - farms have lots of animals! Where do they live? What do they eat? Kids can find answers to all their questions about farm animals in this fun, interactive book.

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Book SynopsisPigs, cows, chickens and horses - farms have lots of animals! Where do they live? What do they eat? Kids can find answers to all their questions about farm animals in this fun, interactive book.

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Book SynopsisThe national football teams of Algeria and Egypt have a rivalry spanning decades. What made these teams such fierce competitors? How are both country's fans involved in keeping this rivalry going? Easy-to-read text and fantastic images make these books an obvious choice for the football-obsessed reluctant or struggling reader.

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Book SynopsisThe national football teams of England and Germany have a rivalry spanning decades. What made these teams such fierce competitors? How are both country's fans involved in keeping this rivalry going? Easy-to-read text and fantastic images make these books an obvious choice for the football-obsessed reluctant or struggling reader.

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Book SynopsisThe national football teams of Mexico and the United States have a rivalry spanning decades. What made these teams such fierce competitors? How are both country's fans involved in keeping this rivalry going? Easy-to-read text and fantastic images make these books an obvious choice for the football-obsessed reluctant or struggling reader.

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Book SynopsisThe national football teams of Portugal and Spain have a rivalry spanning decades. What made these teams such fierce competitors? How are both country's fans involved in keeping this rivalry going? Easy-to-read text and fantastic images make these books an obvious choice for the football-obsessed reluctant or struggling reader.

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Book SynopsisIn 1933, Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party rose to power in Germany. The Nazis terribly persecuted Jews and other groups of people. They murdered millions of Jews across Europe during World War II. A young girl named Anne Frank and her family managed to hide from the Nazis for two years. During this time, Anne wrote about her experiences almost every day in her diary. Discover the courage of Anne and her family during one of the most horrific times in history.

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Book SynopsisDo scrapes make you squeamish? Do papercuts make you cringe? You're not alone. In this book, explore the reasons many people are afraid of blood and discover simple tips for confronting this fear safely. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fear of blood.

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Book SynopsisDoes night-time give you the creeps? Do shadows make you jump with fright? You're not alone. In this book, explore the reasons many people are afraid of the dark and discover simple tips for facing this fear safely. Reassuring facts and helpful photos provide the knowledge young readers need to face their fear of the dark.

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Book SynopsisHi, there! I''m a narwhal. You might not have seen me because I am very mysterious, but I bet you recognize my tusk! Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a calf to the unicorn of the sea.

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Book SynopsisHi, there! I''m a red-eyed tree frog. You might think red eyes would make me stand out, but my green skin helps me blend in with my surroundings. Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a teeny tiny tadpole to a full-grown frog.

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Book SynopsisHi, there! I''m a red-eyed tree frog. You might think red eyes would make me stand out, but my green skin helps me blend in with my surroundings. Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from a teeny tiny tadpole to a full-grown frog.

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Book SynopsisIt's book week at school, and non-binary Riley and their best friends craft hard for Dress Like Your Favourite Character Fancy Dress Friday. Colourful fabric! Paint! Glitter! They are ready to make the biggest and best group costume ever! But most of the other kids are having trouble coming up with costumes. Riley is ready to use their creativity and vision to help as many kids as possible so that dress-up day will be a big success!

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Book SynopsisMum is throwing a fundraiser gala at the library branch where she works. Non-binary pupil Riley is there too, with streamers to hang from every bookshelf, bannister and door. Riley glitterfies the entire library! But will anyone come? And if they do, will they raise enough money to repair the library's broken lift? In a neighbourhood like Riley's, you know this will be a night to remember.

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Book SynopsisNon-binary pupil Riley and their friends explore one of their favourite parks, but it isn't as much fun as they remember. There isn't any fancy new equipment or food trucks or a football pitch. But this small park has something other parks don't have, and by the end of the day Riley and their friends realize why it's so special.

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