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Recommended Nonfiction K-4

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In this list, you'll find award winners and some of our staff's favorite nonfiction books for grades K-4.

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1-25 of 31 items

I'm Trying to Love Math

I'm Trying to Love Math

by Barton, Bethany

Book - 2019

Are you trying to love math? Do you already love math? Either way, you’ll be sure to enjoy this hilarious book all about the different ways we use math in our lives- including music and baking. Are you trying to love math? Do you already love math? Either way, you’ll be sure to enjoy this hilarious book all about the different ways we use math in our lives- including music and baking. Show less

Are you trying to love math? Do you already love math? Either way, you’ll be sure to enjoy this hilarious book all about the different ways we use math in our lives- including music and baking. Are you trying to love math? Do you already love math? Either way, you’ll be sure to enjoy this hilarious book all about the different ways we use math in our lives- including music and baking. Show less

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Buried Sunlight

Buried Sunlight

How Fossil Fuels Have Changed the Earth

by Bang, Molly

Book - 2014

Explores how the energy we use every day and are quickly depleting comes from sunlight-energy stored over millions of years. Explores how the energy we use every day and are quickly depleting comes from sunlight-energy stored over millions of years. Show less

Explores how the energy we use every day and are quickly depleting comes from sunlight-energy stored over millions of years. Explores how the energy we use every day and are quickly depleting comes from sunlight-energy stored over millions of years. Show less

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Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Lonnie Johnson's Super-soaking Stream of Inventions

by Barton, Chris

Book - 2016

This book chronicles the life and achievements of Lonnie Johnson, NASA engineer and inventor- as well as one of his most surprising inventions, the ever-wonderful Super Soaker. This book chronicles the life and achievements of Lonnie Johnson, NASA engineer and inventor- as well as one of his most surprising inventions, the ever-wonderful Super Soaker. Show less

This book chronicles the life and achievements of Lonnie Johnson, NASA engineer and inventor- as well as one of his most surprising inventions, the ever-wonderful Super Soaker. This book chronicles the life and achievements of Lonnie Johnson, NASA engineer and inventor- as well as one of his most surprising inventions, the ever-wonderful Super Soaker. Show less

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In New York

In New York

by Brown, Marc Tolon

Book - 2014

Did you know that the Empire State Building gets hit by lightning over 100 times a year? Or that there are 24,000 trees in Central Park? Find out all you want to know about the sights and sounds of New York City. Did you know that the Empire State Building gets hit by lightning over 100 times a year? Or that there are 24,000 trees in Central Park? Find out all you want to know about the sights and sounds of New York City. Show less

Did you know that the Empire State Building gets hit by lightning over 100 times a year? Or that there are 24,000 trees in Central Park? Find out all you want to know about the sights and sounds of New York City. Did you know that the Empire State Building gets hit by lightning over 100 times a year? Or that there are 24,000 trees in Central Park? Find out all you want to know about the sights and sounds of New York City. Show less

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Handle With Care

Handle With Care

An Unusual Butterfly Journey

by Burns, Loree Griffin

Book - 2014

How are butterflies "grown"? And how do you ship a butterfly around the world? Colorful photographs take you behind the scenes at a butterfly farm in Costa Rica. How are butterflies "grown"? And how do you ship a butterfly around the world? Colorful photographs take you behind the scenes at a butterfly farm in Costa Rica. Show less

How are butterflies "grown"? And how do you ship a butterfly around the world? Colorful photographs take you behind the scenes at a butterfly farm in Costa Rica. How are butterflies "grown"? And how do you ship a butterfly around the world? Colorful photographs take you behind the scenes at a butterfly farm in Costa Rica. Show less

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See What A Seal Can Do

See What A Seal Can Do

by Butterworth, Christine

Book - 2013

Amazing underwater illustrations help dispel the myth that seals are lazy creatures that merely bask in the sun. Amazing underwater illustrations help dispel the myth that seals are lazy creatures that merely bask in the sun. Show less

Amazing underwater illustrations help dispel the myth that seals are lazy creatures that merely bask in the sun. Amazing underwater illustrations help dispel the myth that seals are lazy creatures that merely bask in the sun. Show less

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When Sue Found Sue

When Sue Found Sue

Sue Hendrickson Discovers Her T. Rex

by Buzzeo, Toni

Book - 2019

The story of how the most famous dinosaur fossil was found- and the story of the woman who found it. The story of how the most famous dinosaur fossil was found- and the story of the woman who found it. Show less

The story of how the most famous dinosaur fossil was found- and the story of the woman who found it. The story of how the most famous dinosaur fossil was found- and the story of the woman who found it. Show less

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If It Rains Pancakes

If It Rains Pancakes

Haiku and Lantern Poems

by Cleary, Brian P.

Book - 2014

Learn about and enjoy two forms of Japanese poetry (haiku and lantern), from thoughtful poems to silly ones. Then try writing your own! Learn about and enjoy two forms of Japanese poetry (haiku and lantern), from thoughtful poems to silly ones. Then try writing your own! Show less

Learn about and enjoy two forms of Japanese poetry (haiku and lantern), from thoughtful poems to silly ones. Then try writing your own! Learn about and enjoy two forms of Japanese poetry (haiku and lantern), from thoughtful poems to silly ones. Then try writing your own! Show less

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Hoop Genius

Hoop Genius

How A Desperate Teacher and A Rowdy Gym Class Invented Basketball

by Coy, John

Book - 2013

What to do indoors with a gym class of overly-energetic boys? One soccer ball and two peach baskets later, one of America's favorite sports was born. What to do indoors with a gym class of overly-energetic boys? One soccer ball and two peach baskets later, one of America's favorite sports was born. Show less

What to do indoors with a gym class of overly-energetic boys? One soccer ball and two peach baskets later, one of America's favorite sports was born. What to do indoors with a gym class of overly-energetic boys? One soccer ball and two peach baskets later, one of America's favorite sports was born. Show less

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What's for Lunch?

What's for Lunch?

How Schoolchildren Eat Around the World

by Curtis, Andrea

Book - 2012

What kind of food do school-aged children in a Kenyan refugee camp eat? What did children in Italy do to get more local food into their diets? Learn about many kinds of lunches as well as malnutrition around the world. What kind of food do school-aged children in a Kenyan refugee camp eat? What did children in Italy do to get more local food into their diets? Learn about many kinds of lunches as well as malnutrition around the world. Show less

What kind of food do school-aged children in a Kenyan refugee camp eat? What did children in Italy do to get more local food into their diets? Learn about many kinds of lunches as well as malnutrition around the world. What kind of food do school-aged children in a Kenyan refugee camp eat? What did children in Italy do to get more local food into their diets? Learn about many kinds of lunches as well as malnutrition around the world. Show less

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Mr. Ferris and His Wheel

Mr. Ferris and His Wheel

by Davis, Kathryn

Book - 2014

Against all odds, including mockery and quicksand, a young engineer invents a "mechanical marvel" for the 1863 World's Fair in Chicago that has delighted fair-goers young and old ever since. Against all odds, including mockery and quicksand, a young engineer invents a "mechanical marvel" for the 1863 World's Fair in Chicago that has delighted fair-goers young and old ever since. Show less

Against all odds, including mockery and quicksand, a young engineer invents a "mechanical marvel" for the 1863 World's Fair in Chicago that has delighted fair-goers young and old ever since. Against all odds, including mockery and quicksand, a young engineer invents a "mechanical marvel" for the 1863 World's Fair in Chicago that has delighted fair-goers young and old ever since. Show less

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Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale

by Demi

Book - 2014

From a young age, this quiet revolutionary noticed the suffering of those around her. Learn how her improvements in patient care saved countless lives and made possible good health care for even the poor. From a young age, this quiet revolutionary noticed the suffering of those around her. Learn how her improvements in patient care saved countless lives and made possible good health care for even the poor. Show less

From a young age, this quiet revolutionary noticed the suffering of those around her. Learn how her improvements in patient care saved countless lives and made possible good health care for even the poor. From a young age, this quiet revolutionary noticed the suffering of those around her. Learn how her improvements in patient care saved countless lives and made possible good health care for even the poor. Show less

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Little Roja Riding Hood

Little Roja Riding Hood

by Elya, Susan Middleton

Book - 2014

A wonderful retelling of Red Riding Hood with a Mexican twist and delightful rhymes. A wonderful retelling of Red Riding Hood with a Mexican twist and delightful rhymes. Show less

A wonderful retelling of Red Riding Hood with a Mexican twist and delightful rhymes. A wonderful retelling of Red Riding Hood with a Mexican twist and delightful rhymes. Show less

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The Boy Who Loved Math

The Boy Who Loved Math

The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos

by Heiligman, Deborah

Book - 2013

Homeschooled Paul Erdos - "The Magician of Budapest" - couldn't do his own laundry, but he was a genius when it came to math! Homeschooled Paul Erdos - "The Magician of Budapest" - couldn't do his own laundry, but he was a genius when it came to math! Show less

Homeschooled Paul Erdos - "The Magician of Budapest" - couldn't do his own laundry, but he was a genius when it came to math! Homeschooled Paul Erdos - "The Magician of Budapest" - couldn't do his own laundry, but he was a genius when it came to math! Show less

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The Animal Book

The Animal Book

A Collection of the Fastest, Fiercest, Toughest, Cleverest, Shyest-- and Most Surprising-- Animals on Earth

by Jenkins, Steve

Book - 2013

This comprehensive guide to the animal kingdom covers animal families, senses, defenses, predators, and extremes along with cut-paper collages and infographics. Includes how Jenkins makes his books and a history of life on earth. This comprehensive guide to the animal kingdom covers animal families, senses, defenses, predators, and extremes along with cut-paper collages and infographics. Includes how Jenkins makes his books and a history of life on earth. Show less

This comprehensive guide to the animal kingdom covers animal families, senses, defenses, predators, and extremes along with cut-paper collages and infographics. Includes how Jenkins makes his books and a history of life on earth. This comprehensive guide to the animal kingdom covers animal families, senses, defenses, predators, and extremes along with cut-paper collages and infographics. Includes how Jenkins makes his books and a history of life on earth. Show less

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How Big Were Dinosaurs?

How Big Were Dinosaurs?

by Judge, Lita

Book - 2013

Twelve expressive dinosaurs from tiny Microraptor to giant Argentinosaurus are compared with modern creatures to show their relative size. Twelve expressive dinosaurs from tiny Microraptor to giant Argentinosaurus are compared with modern creatures to show their relative size. Show less

Twelve expressive dinosaurs from tiny Microraptor to giant Argentinosaurus are compared with modern creatures to show their relative size. Twelve expressive dinosaurs from tiny Microraptor to giant Argentinosaurus are compared with modern creatures to show their relative size. Show less

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Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Everything

by Kalman, Maira

Book - 2014

Jefferson was interested in EVERYTHING. With quirky text and colorful illustrations, readers get a full view of Jefferson's life, from his wide intellectual pursuits to his keeping of slaves. Jefferson was interested in EVERYTHING. With quirky text and colorful illustrations, readers get a full view of Jefferson's life, from his wide intellectual pursuits to his keeping of slaves. Show less

Jefferson was interested in EVERYTHING. With quirky text and colorful illustrations, readers get a full view of Jefferson's life, from his wide intellectual pursuits to his keeping of slaves. Jefferson was interested in EVERYTHING. With quirky text and colorful illustrations, readers get a full view of Jefferson's life, from his wide intellectual pursuits to his keeping of slaves. Show less

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Anansi and the Talking Melon

Anansi and the Talking Melon

by Kimmel, Eric A

Book - 1994

In this trickster tale from Africa, Anansi the Spider finds himself stuck inside Elephant's melon when he eats too much. His dilemma turns into a golden opportunity to fool the animals of the jungle, including King Monkey! In this trickster tale from Africa, Anansi the Spider finds himself stuck inside Elephant's melon when he eats too much. His dilemma turns into a golden opportunity to fool the animals of the jungle, including King Monkey! Show less

In this trickster tale from Africa, Anansi the Spider finds himself stuck inside Elephant's melon when he eats too much. His dilemma turns into a golden opportunity to fool the animals of the jungle, including King Monkey! In this trickster tale from Africa, Anansi the Spider finds himself stuck inside Elephant's melon when he eats too much. His dilemma turns into a golden opportunity to fool the animals of the jungle, including King Monkey! Show less

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Little Lost Bat

Little Lost Bat

by Markle, Sandra

Book - 2006

What happens when a helpless baby bat loses his mother to a hungry owl? A touching story of adoption ensures a happy ending and a promising future. What happens when a helpless baby bat loses his mother to a hungry owl? A touching story of adoption ensures a happy ending and a promising future. Show less

What happens when a helpless baby bat loses his mother to a hungry owl? A touching story of adoption ensures a happy ending and a promising future. What happens when a helpless baby bat loses his mother to a hungry owl? A touching story of adoption ensures a happy ending and a promising future. Show less

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Dreamers

Dreamers

by Morales, Yuyi

Book - 2018

Yuyi Morales details her immigration story- and the strength of her hope and her stories. Yuyi Morales details her immigration story- and the strength of her hope and her stories. Show less

Yuyi Morales details her immigration story- and the strength of her hope and her stories. Yuyi Morales details her immigration story- and the strength of her hope and her stories. Show less

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Curiosity

Curiosity

The Story of A Mars Rover

by Motum, Markus

Book - 2018

Let the Mars Rover, Curiosity, take you on a journey across the Red Planet. Let the Mars Rover, Curiosity, take you on a journey across the Red Planet. Show less

Let the Mars Rover, Curiosity, take you on a journey across the Red Planet. Let the Mars Rover, Curiosity, take you on a journey across the Red Planet. Show less

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The Lion & the Mouse

The Lion & the Mouse

by Pinkney, Jerry

Book - 2009

The classic Aesop's fable of a lion who finds himself at a mouse's mercy in a time of need is beautifully retold in this award-winning, nearly wordless book. The classic Aesop's fable of a lion who finds himself at a mouse's mercy in a time of need is beautifully retold in this award-winning, nearly wordless book. Show less

The classic Aesop's fable of a lion who finds himself at a mouse's mercy in a time of need is beautifully retold in this award-winning, nearly wordless book. The classic Aesop's fable of a lion who finds himself at a mouse's mercy in a time of need is beautifully retold in this award-winning, nearly wordless book. Show less

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Chukfi Rabbit's Big, Bad Bellyache

Chukfi Rabbit's Big, Bad Bellyache

A Trickster Tale

by Rodgers, Greg

Book - 2014

In this trickster tale from the Choctaw Indians, Chukfi the Rabbi's attempts to steal a free meal from his animal friends is foiled by one big burp! In this trickster tale from the Choctaw Indians, Chukfi the Rabbi's attempts to steal a free meal from his animal friends is foiled by one big burp! Show less

In this trickster tale from the Choctaw Indians, Chukfi the Rabbi's attempts to steal a free meal from his animal friends is foiled by one big burp! In this trickster tale from the Choctaw Indians, Chukfi the Rabbi's attempts to steal a free meal from his animal friends is foiled by one big burp! Show less

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The Noisy Paint Box

The Noisy Paint Box

The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky's Abstract Art

by Rosenstock, Barb

Book - 2014

Vasya Kandinsky was expected to paint "the proper way". He eventually finds the courage to paint what he hears, exploding brilliant colors across his canvases and sparking an art revolution. Vasya Kandinsky was expected to paint "the proper way". He eventually finds the courage to paint what he hears, exploding brilliant colors across his canvases and sparking an art revolution. Show less

Vasya Kandinsky was expected to paint "the proper way". He eventually finds the courage to paint what he hears, exploding brilliant colors across his canvases and sparking an art revolution. Vasya Kandinsky was expected to paint "the proper way". He eventually finds the courage to paint what he hears, exploding brilliant colors across his canvases and sparking an art revolution. Show less

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Neighborhood Sharks

Neighborhood Sharks

by Roy, Katherine

Book - 2014

An up close look at the ocean's most fearsome and famous predator and the scientists who study them - just twenty-six miles from the Golden Gate Bridge. An up close look at the ocean's most fearsome and famous predator and the scientists who study them - just twenty-six miles from the Golden Gate Bridge. Show less

An up close look at the ocean's most fearsome and famous predator and the scientists who study them - just twenty-six miles from the Golden Gate Bridge. An up close look at the ocean's most fearsome and famous predator and the scientists who study them - just twenty-six miles from the Golden Gate Bridge. Show less

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