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Two intrepid librarians, one works in a school library and the other in a public library, together explore nonfiction titles to find the best for the children they service.
The Nonfiction Detectives | Nonfiction Children Book Blog
4d ago
Cactus Queen: Minerva Hoyt Establishes Joshua Tree National ParkWritten by Lori Alexander; Pictures by Jenn ElyCalkins Creek, an Imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers. 2024Just how Minerva Hoyt convinced a nation, and a United States President to care about the Mojave Desert, located in southeastern California and southwestern Nevada is the basis of this charming picture book biography.  ..read more
The Nonfiction Detectives | Nonfiction Children Book Blog
4d ago
One of a Kind: The Life of Sydney Taylorby Richard Michelson; Illustrated by Sarah GreenCalkins Creek, an Imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers. 2024In, One of a Kind, Michelson recounts the life of children's book author, Sydney Taylor, whose book, All-Of-A-Kind Family was one of the first stories about a poor Jewish family growing up in New York City. Born Susan Brenner on October 30 ..read more
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2w ago
HomeIsabelle Simler; translated by Vineet LalEerdmans Books for Young Readers. 2024French author, Isabelle Simler, using poetry introduces young readers on a journey to discover the amazing homes of animals that live around the world."I've been to some truly amazing homes.To explore these unique places, I've had to bend, and shrink, and squeeze, and let myself be transformed in ..read more
The Nonfiction Detectives | Nonfiction Children Book Blog
2w ago
Hawk Mother Returns: A Story of Interspecies Adoption Kara Hagedorn and Marlo GarnsworothyWeb of Life Children's Books. 2024Zoologist, Kara Hagedorn (Hawk Mother: The Story of a Red-Tailed Hawk Who Hatched Chickens) shares another story of cross-species adoption, in this stunning nonfiction title."One spring morning, my phone rings. Someone has cut down a tree with a nest containing two ..read more
The Nonfiction Detectives | Nonfiction Children Book Blog
2M ago
Fighting with Love: The Legacy of John Lewisby Lesa Cline-Ransomeillustrated by James RansomeSimon & SchusterCoretta: The Autobiography of Mrs. Coretta Scott Kingby Coretta Scott Kingillustrated by Ekua HolmesMacmillanThe Girl Who Sang: A Holocaust Memoir of Hope and Survival by Estelle Nadelillustrated by Sammy SavosRoaring Brook PressRemember My Story: A Girl, a Holocaust ..read more
The Nonfiction Detectives | Nonfiction Children Book Blog
2M ago
There were many excellent nonfiction books published for children and teens in 2023. The following titles are some of the books that rose to the top.The 21: The True Story of the Youth Who Sued the U.S. Government Over Climate Changeby Elizabeth RuschThe Bees of Notre Dameby Meghan P. Browne and E.B. GoodaleThe Book of Turtles by Sy Montgomery and Matt PattersonBorder Crossingsby ..read more
The Nonfiction Detectives | Nonfiction Children Book Blog
3M ago
Hidden Systems: Water, Electricity, the Internet, and the Secrets Behind the Systems We Use Every Dayby Dan NottRH Graphic, 2023Grades 4 and upFrom the moment I picked up Hidden Systems, I was hooked. This science graphic novel takes a deep dive into the systems in our daily lives that we don't typically think about. Have you ever wondered how electricity travels to your home or how the internet ..read more
The Nonfiction Detectives | Nonfiction Children Book Blog
3M ago
As the year is coming to a close, we have more books than weeks left to post reviews. To keep the momentum of posting new titles, Cathy and I thought we would offer a combined post of some delightful and engaging recently published picture book biographies. One of the attractions of picture book biographies is a great introduction to the life of someone who changed the world. We look at it as ..read more
The Nonfiction Detectives | Nonfiction Children Book Blog
3M ago
Coretta's Journey: The Life and Times of Coretta Scott Kingby Alice Faye Duncanillustrated by R. Gregory ChristieCalkins Creek, 2023Grades 3 and upCoretta's Journey eloquently blends poetry and prose to tell the life story of civil rights activist, Coretta Scott King. This powerful picture book biography is organized chronologically and includes dates to help readers place the events in history ..read more
The Nonfiction Detectives | Nonfiction Children Book Blog
4M ago
Tee Time On The Moon: How Astronaut Alan Shepard Played Lunar GolfDavid A. Kelly; Illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham Calkins Creek. An Imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers. 2023 The Apollo 14 took off for the moon in 1971. Alan Shepard, Stuart Roosa and Edgar Mitchell were all on board. What Roosa and Mitchell didn’t know is that Shepard had a secret. He had brought something special with him ..read more