Wednesday, January 21, 2009

New Children's Nonfiction Books

Our World: A Country-by-Country Guide - Millie Miller
Presents information about the people, places, birds, insects, flowers, endangered species, and more associated with the countries of the world.

Australia - Helen Bateman
Examines different features of Australia, both man-made and natural.


Do Tornadoes Really Twist? - Melvin Berger
Provides answers to a variety of questions about tornadoes and hurricanes, including "Where do most tornadoes strike," and "How long do hurricanes last?"

Barack Obama: Our 44th President - Catherine Nichols
A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the childhood, career family, and election of Barack Obama, forty-fourth president of the United States.

The Zulu of Southern Africa - Christine Cornell
Describes the history and customs of the Zulu people of South Africa.

Canada
- Brian Williams
A basic overview of the history, geography, climate, and culture of Canada.


Welcome to Kenya - Patrick Ryan
A brief introduction to the history, culture, geography, and people of Kenya.

100 Native Americans Who Changed American History
- Bonnie Juettner
Provides an incisive, authoratative portrayal of Native Americans who have shaped American history, from Pocahontas to Will Rogers.

Find Out About France - Duncan Crosbie
Introduces boys and girls to France, its people, its history, its culture, and its language.

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