Indulge your youngster’s interests with a picture book style nonfiction title! The illustrations are perfect to hold the attention of the littlest learners, and older ones can use these books as a starting point for them to go on and do research and exploration on their own. There’s information on many different topics in our digital resources collections, but here’s a taste to whet your appetite!
Redwoods by Jason Chin
As he is traveling by subway, a boy comes across a book about redwood trees, and finds himself transported to a forest where he learns all about these important and interesting natural wonders. If you are a fan of Chin’s style (and why wouldn’t you be?!), you can also check out audiobooks and short movies of Gravity, Coral Reefs, Grand Canyon and Island on Hoopla!
Ebook: Overdrive
Audiobook: Hoopla, Overdrive
Movie: Hoopla
Bat Love the Night by Nicola Davies
Whether you are reading at night or during the day, this informative story of the nocturnal adventures of a small bat is sure to please! Bat facts are sprinkled throughout and form a well rounded picture of these fascinating creatures.
Ebook: Overdrive
Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera by Candace Fleming
Follow one honeybee through her life cycle as author Candace Fleming and illustrator Eric Rohmann combine their skills to create a wonderful exploration of an important and endangered creature. This team also worked on Giant Squid, another highly recommended nonfiction picture book.
Ebook: Overdrive
Locomotive by Brian Floca
This multi award-winning book is a visually stunning glimpse into the history of America’s early railroads, presented in a way that will absolutely appeal to young readers/listeners. Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 is another wonderful work written and illustrated by Brian Floca, and is absolutely worth a read as well.
Ebook: Overdrive
Audiobook & Movie: Hoopla
We Are the Gardeners by Joanna Gaines
The co-star of HGTV’s hit show “Fixer Upper” shares her family’s story of their new found love of nature, which started small -- with one tiny plant -- and grew to a family garden that they all enjoy working and find pride in. Even if you don’t have room for a garden of your own, this is a great read about perseverance, exploring new interests, and taking pride in a job well done.
Ebook & Audiobook: Hoopla & Overdrive
Earth Hour: A Lights Out Event for Our Planet by Nanette Heffernan
Have you ever heard of Earth Hour? It’s new to me, but it has been around since 2007! It is a day where people all around the world are encouraged to turn off non-essential lights for one pre-planned hour as a symbol of our commitment to the environment. This lovely book introduces children to this special day and explains why it is important. It even highlights areas all around the world that participate, from the Eiffel Tower, to the Statue of Liberty, are more!
Ebook: Hoopla & Overdrive
This is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids Around the World by Matt Lamothe
Get a glimpse into the lives of seven kids from around the world -- Italy, Japan, Iran, India, Peru, Uganda, and Russia -- and learn about the differences and similarities in their daily lives. Don’t be surprised if this book sparks interest in world cultures, which would be great because we have plenty of digital material available for more detailed exploration!
Ebook: Hoopla & Overdrive
Firefighters’ Handbook by Meghan McCarthy
How do you become a firefighter? What training do you need? What does an average day on the job look like? These questions and more will be answered in this delightfully illustrated informational picture book. If you like McCarthy’s style, you can also check out All That Trash: The Story of the 1987 Garbage Barge and the Problem with Stuff.
Ebook: Overdrive
How Many Jelly Beans by Andrea Menotti
Andrea Menotti sure knows how to make math fun, as she proves in this entertaining and colorfully illustrated book that helps readers understand the value of extremely large numbers using jelly beans as her focus. How many jelly beans is too many? Read and find out! (Although in my opinion, there is no such thing as too many jelly beans! Yum!)
Ebook: Hoopla & Overdrive
The Brilliant Deep: Rebuilding the World’s Coral Reefs by Kate Messner
Environmental scientist Ken Nedimyer has made it his life-long mission to heal the reefs, a task aided by his creation of the Coral Restoration Foundation. What has put coral reefs in danger? Why do they matter? Can one person really make a difference? All these questions, and more, will be answered in this beautiful nonfiction book, which will delight ocean lovers and new fans alike.
Ebook: Hoopla & Overdrive
