New Non-Fiction for Kids

Veterans Day -Presents a brief description of Veteran's Day, when it began and why it is celebrated each year. 

Cats, Dogs, Hamsters and Horses -Presents facts about the physical characteristics and behavior of cats, dogs, hamsters, and horses.

Curious Creatures Down Under -Identifies some of the animals that live in on the Australian subcontinent, including koalas, kangaroos, and echidnas, describes some of their unique characteristics, and explains how God made each animal special.

Polar Pals - Identifies some of the animals that live in the Arctic regions of the Earth, including penguins, polar bears, and Arctic foxes, describes some of their unique characteristics, and explains how God made each animal special.

Barnyard Critters - Identifies some of the animals that live on a farm, including cows, goats, and pigs, explains the different ways they are useful on the farm, and describes how God made each animal special.     

Jungle Beasts - Identifies some of the animals that live in the jungle, including anteaters, elephants, and iguanas, describes some of their unique characteristics, and explains how God made each animal special.     

Up In the Clouds - Different kinds of clouds and their functions are described in rhyming verse.     

The Moon -  Explains the phases of the moon, describes its surface, and discusses what causes the moon to be seen in daylight.     

The Stars - Introduces star classes, examines the life cycle of a star, and discusses the animals and heroes that make up the clusters called constellations. 

The Sun -Introduces the sun, discusses how ancient people worshiped it, and describes an eclipse.      

First Big Book of Dinosaurs - This book provides pictures and brief facts about a variety of different kinds of dinosaurs.     

The Fabulous Flying Machines of Aberto Santos-Dumont -A biography of the Brazilian aviation pioneer, now, mostly forgotten, who piloted the first self-propelled aircraft.     

The Case of the Vanishing Golden Frogs - Looks at the Panamanian golden frog, the national symbol of Panama, which has been vanishing due to a fungus infection, and follows a team of scientists working to save these frogs and protect frog populations worldwide. 

Heaven is for Real for Kids - Shares Colton's experience in heaven, answers other children's questions about it, and provides a guide for parents to talk to their children about heaven. 

Balloons Over Broadway - Award-winning artist Sweet tells the story of the puppeteer Tony Sarg, capturing his genius, his dedication, his zest for play, and his long-lasting gift to America--the inspired helium balloons that would become the trademark of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.