Nonfiction

Nonfiction

The books in this collection will entertain as well as educate young readers who want to read about real-life events, historical figures and the natural world.

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Northwest Passage

A stunning pictorial representation of the search for the Northwest Passage as seen by painter Matt James, inspired by Stan Rogers’ iconic song.

Off to War

Deborah Ellis, author of the Breadwinner series, interviews the children of American and Canadian soldiers serving in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Oil

This Groundwork Guide explains the ascent of giant petroleum companies and how they seized control of oil fields and markets around the world.

Red Land, Yellow River

The amazing, dramatic and painful autobiographical story of Ange Zhang as he came of age during the Cultural Revolution in China.

Salsa

In this cooking poem, Jorge Argueta brings us a fun and easy recipe for a yummy salsa!

Severn Speaks Out

Severn Cullis-Suzuki’s 1992 Earth Summit speech, more relevant than ever, is part of the Speak Out series of inspiring speeches for young readers.

Slavery Today

Written by leading experts, this Groundwork Guide examines modern slavery, and empowers readers to get involved in the global anti-slavery movement.

Sopa de frijoles / Bean Soup

Simply written, yet full of vivid imagery, this bilingual book about preparing bean soup is a fun, almost magical experience.

Tamalitos

Another playful book in the popular bilingual Cooking Poem series that shows that tamalitos, or little tamales, are easy to make!

Tecumseh

A gorgeously illustrated biography of Tecumseh — the great Shawnee chief — published to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812.

The Amazing Discoveries of Ibn Sina

The life story of Ibn Sina (980-1037), one of the greatest philosophers, scientists and physicians of the Islamic world.

The Amazing Travels of Ibn Battuta

The true story of a fourteenth-century traveler, whose journeys through the Islamic world and beyond were extraordinary for his time.