New Children's Nonfiction Books

Working with Fractions - David A. Adler
Shows how to calculate and use simple fractions, presenting examples involving everyday activities such as counting money, playing games, and splitting up a pizza.

How We Know What We Know about Climate Change - Lynne Cherry
This volume describes where scientists look to find evidence of climate change--from changes in bird migration patterns and fruit blossom dates, to obtaining tree rings and mud cores--and especially how students and other citizen-scientists are assisting to monitor climate change, as well as what can be done to mitigate global warming.

Wangari's Trees of Peace: A True Story from Africa - Jeanette Winter
This true story of Wangari Maathai, environmentalist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, is a shining example of how one woman's passion, vision, and determination inspired great change.

We the People: The Story of Our Constitution - Lynne Cheney
In May 1787 delegates from across the country--including George Washington, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin--gathered in Philadelphia and, meeting over the course of a sweltering summer, created a new framework for governing: the Constitution of the United States.

First Spanish Words - David Melling
Contains illustrations of locations children might encounter in the course of a typical day at home, school, and play, with over four hundred words labeled in Spanish and includes English translations in the margins as well as supplemental reference materials.

The American Revolution for Kids: a History with 21 Activities - Janis Herbert
Discusses the events of the American Revolution, from the hated Stamp Act and the Boston Tea Party to the British surrender at Yorktown and the writing of the Constitution. Activities include making a tricorn hat and discovering local history.