Lists and Suggestions for Kids

List: Notable Nonfiction Grades 4-6

Yolen, Jane, author.

Presents a collection of true animal stories from different historical periods, including the tales ... More

Vernick, Audrey.

Also available on Hoopla. Documents the story of the Baseball Hall of Fame honorees, tracing how ... More

Kenney, Karen Latchana, author.

Also available on Hoopla. What if people could make toys, foods, or even body parts using a comp... More

Maggs, Sam, author.

"Meet the amazing Marvel Super Heroes who use their powers to help others and save the day. How... More

Andrus, Aubre, author.

A collection of twelve true animal friendship stories includes the tales of Leroy the Clydesdale and... More

Burns, Loree Griffin.

Also available on Hoopla Introduces readers to a butterfly farm in Costa Rica. ... More

Messner, Kate, author.

Also available on Overdrive and Hoopla. "A book of insects, with a focus on their 'sup... More

Walker, Kevin (Author at Rourke Educational Media), author.

Also available on Hoopla. Readers will explore people and places throughout history that have be... More

Letts, Elizabeth, author.

American soldiers, aided by an Austrian colonel who was both an Olympian and a trainer of Lipizzaner... More

Clinton, Chelsea, author.

Also available on Overdrive. Profiles the lives of thirteen American women who have left their ma... More

Jarrow, Gail, author.

"Formaldehyde, borax, salicylic acid. Today, these chemicals are used in embalming fluids, clea... More

Boyce, Jo Ann Allen, author.

Also available on Overdrive. "In 1956, one year before federal troops escorted the Little Ro... More

Gates, Stefan, author.

Explores the science behind food, nutrition, and cooking. Includes twenty experiments for young read... More

Powell, Patricia Hruby, 1951- author.

"This is the true story of Lil Hardin Armstrong: pianist, composer, and bandleader in the early... More

Hirsch, Rebecca E., author.

Also available on Hoopla. Introduces the reader to stinging plants, poisonous plants and plants ... More

Hewitt, Ben, 1971- author.

"Once upon a time, kids learned the most amazing and unusual things. They learned how to shelte... More

Syed, Matthew, author.

"I'm no good at sport ... I can't do maths ... I really struggle with exams ... Sound... More