Non Fiction

Children are curious about their world and good nonfiction provides factual information to answer questions.
	Pure genius, and the kind of idea that comes along once in a decade. Potato Chip Science is the book and kit that’s an irresistible introduction to the pleasure of science for 8- to 12-year-olds. Here are 29 incredible experiments—plus one edible project—that use potato chips, potatoes, potato chip bags, tubes, and lids. Like Pop Bottle Science and Bones Book and Skeleton, it’s a book-with-stuff that is alive with possibilities, merging creative fun, and completely safe activities, with lessons drawn from ecology, biology, forensics, acoustics, aeronautics, optics, and more. All packaged inside a potato chip bag!
	From algae to snails, leeches, insects, fish, frogs, newts, turtles, ducks, swans, and more, the Cat explains how all different kinds of plants and animals make their home in and around ponds, as well as examining the difference between complete and incomplete metamorphosis and the various stages of frog development. Ideal for spring and summer reading, this is a beginning reader that will inspire kids to get outside and explore!ns and nurture their curiosity.
	Answering a multitude of questions about how our world works, this fun, engaging book introduces the earth’s important cycles and offers an exciting way to learn geography and science. Packed with illustrations and paper fold-outs, flaps, pops, and more to boost interactive learning, HOW THE WORLD WORKS encourages children to think about the impact of human actions on our environment, while engendering respect for the natural world and all its harmonies.
	Guaranteed to make you say, "Wow!"THE POP-UP BOOK OF SPORTS takes you up-close and personal with some of the greatest athletes of all time. The action in this attention-grabbing photo book literally jumps out at you, bringing to life David Tyree's miraculous catch for the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII and skateboarder Danny Way's leap over the Great Wall of China. Buckle up - WOW! THE POP-UP BOOK OF SPORTS brings the world of sports to life in a whole new way.
	Understanding science means understanding the world around you. It also means having fun The Super Science Book uses stuff you can find around the house to explain and demonstrate dozens of science concepts. The explanations are clear and the experiments and activities let you see and understand the science close-up. Use the book to satisfy your scientific curiosity, or to provide ideas for science fair projects.
	Presents the history, important people, and famous places of the Golden State, as well as miscellaneous facts about California today
	Josh and Maisie are two adventure-loving kids who discover a mysterious small door at the back of their Grandpa's bookcase. As they squeeze through the doorway, they travel back in time . . . Read about their amazing search for a mysterious feathered dinosaur and join in on their fun as you lift the flaps and find maps, charts, booklets, letters, and other items attached to the exciting illustrations on every page.
	From renowned pop-up masters Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart comes an awe-inspiring tribute to the world's most beloved extinct animals and their 180-million-year reign on our planet.
	Kids will love learning their very first words in Spanish and English with this colorful bilingual book by beloved author and artist, Rebecca Emberley, whose bilingual board book series has sold over a million copies. This oversized, sturdy board book introduces kids to colors, numbers, animals, and more--a perfect first bilingual book!