New Non-Fiction Books!!

Machines at the Airport - Brief text and photographs examine a wide range of machines used at the airport, including airplanes, staircases on wheels, scanners, conveyor belts, and radar.

Machines On a Construction Site - Brief text and photographs examine a wide range of machines used on the construction site, including excavators, drills, dump trucks, bulldozers, and wrecking balls.

Diary of a Firefighter - Written in the form of a first-person diary, this book takes a look at a typical week in the life of a firefighter.

Diary of a Pilot - Of the lucky ones -- Taking off -- The flight -- Landing on the rig -- A round trip -- Training -- Exciting past -- Rough seas -- Emergency airlift -- Another problem! -- Ferrying the bosses -- What next? -- Writing a diary.

Truck Racing -  "Describes NASCAR truck racing, monster truck racing, and super truck racing, including safety features and rules governing truck racing"--Provided by publisher.

Dirt Bike Racing - "Describes dirt bikes and dirt bike racing, including safety features and rules governing dirt bike racing"--Provided by publisher.

Airplanes - "Introduces airplanes to young readers, including the history and technology of flight"--Provided by publisher.

My Body - "Introduces basic anatomy to young readers, including major systems and organs, health, and safety"-- Provided by publisher.

Space - "Introduces space to young readers, including our solar system, other stars, the universe, and space travel"--Provided by publisher.

My Nose is Long and Fuzzy, What Am I? - What has a bushy tail, sharp claws, a long nose, and a sticky tongue? If you guessed an anteater, you're right! This book introduces early readers to a mystery animal by describing its features, one by one, using short, simple sentences and eye-popping, full-color photos. At the end of the book, the secret animal is revealed across a colorful, two-page spread. Young children will love showing off their beginning reading skills as they learn about this dazzling collection of wild and wonderful zoo animals--one clue at a time!

My Claws Are Large and Curved, What Am I? - What has a long tail, curved claws, thick legs, and rough, scaly skin? If you guessed a Komodo dragon, you're right! This book introduces early readers to a mystery animal by describing its features, one by one, using short, simple sentences and eye-popping, full-color photos. At the end of the book, the secret animal is revealed across a colorful, two-page spread. Young children will love showing off their beginning reading skills as they learn about this dazzling collection of wild and wonderful zoo animals--one clue at a time! 

Sled Dogs - When a team of sled dogs hear their musher yell "Hike," they take off through the snow. They race across a frozen lake, pulling their heavy sled behind them. These hard-working canines are helping people in Alaska travel from one town to another. In this exciting introduction to sled dogs, beginning readers will learn all about the brave and loyal dogs that won't let freezing temperatures, harsh winds, and lots of snow keep them from getting the job done!

Blizzard - Heavy snow falls from the sky as the wind fiercely blows. The snow swirls around and around, making it impossible to see. In this captivating introduction to blizzards, early readers will be swept up in the dramatic text that describes the first signs of a blizzard, its destructive power, and, most importantly, how to stay safe from a blizzard's icy blast.

Earthquake - The ground rumbles and shakes as cracks appear in the sidewalk. A house starts to sway back and forth. The family inside hides under a table to protect themselves from falling debris. In this captivating introduction to earthquakes, early readers will be swept up in the dramatic text that describes the first signs of an earthquake, its destructive power, and, most importantly, how to stay safe from this sudden and often violent natural disaster. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. Stunning photos closely align with descriptive text that will grab kids' attention. 


Indy Car Racing -  Indy car drivers use skill, speed, and the latest technology to blaze down the track. They race on tracks of all shapes and sizes and all around the world. Take a look at Indy race cars, how they work, and the races they compete in.