This Week's Bestsellers - Kids/YA Non-Fiction

The top selling kids and young-adult non-fiction titles this week:

 

We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know By Traci Sorell, Frane Lessac (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Traci Sorell, Frane Lessac (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9781623541927
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Charlesbridge - April 20th, 2021

A 2022 American Indian Youth Literature Picture Book Honor Book
A 2022 Robert F. Sibert Honor Book

Twelve Native American kids present historical and contemporary laws, policies, struggles, and victories in Native life, each with a powerful refrain: We are still here!


Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story By Danielle Greendeer, Anthony Perry, Alexis Bunten, Garry Meeches, Sr. (Illustrator) Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781623542900
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Charlesbridge - August 2nd, 2022

In this Wampanoag story told in a Native tradition, two kids from the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe learn the story of Weeâchumun (corn) and the first Thanksgiving. 


Farmhouse By Sophie Blackall Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316528948
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - September 13th, 2022

Two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall invites readers to peek through windows that shine like real glass on this lavish book’s cover, and explore the dollhouse-like world of a beloved farmhouse where twelve children were born and raised.

Over a hill, at the end of a road, by a glittering stream that twists and turns stands a farmhouse.

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I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #6) (I Survived Graphix) By Lauren Tarshis, Alvin Epps (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Lauren Tarshis, Alvin Epps (Illustrator)
$10.99
ISBN: 9781338766943
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Graphix - October 18th, 2022

The story of a boy, a dog, and the storm of the century is brought vividly to life in this graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005, with text adapted by Georgia Ball.

Barry's family tries to evacuate before Hurricane Katrina hits their home in New Orleans.


Soccer Legends 2023: Top 100 Stars of the Modern Game By David Ballheimer Cover Image
$14.95
Currently Unavailable
ISBN: 9781839351907
Published: Mortimer Children's - November 1st, 2022

Football Legends 2023 showcases the top 100 stars currently active in topflight club football. The book offers up-to-date facts and stats of players operating in Europe's elite leagues, with profiles presented using eye-catching info-graphics.


Guinness World Records 2023 By Guinness World Records Cover Image
$29.95
Currently Unavailable
ISBN: 9781913484200
Published: Guinness World Records - September 13th, 2022

3... 2... 1... We have lift off on another fully revised and updated Guinness World Records annual. The 2023 edition takes readers on a journey that's out of this world, revealing the latest and greatest record-breaking achievements here on Planet Earth and across the vast distances of space.


Percy the Park Keeper Nature Trail Activity Book By Nick Butterworth, Nick Butterworth (Illustrator) Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9780008496036
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: HarperCollins Children's Books - July 5th, 2022

Discover nature with Percy the park keeper and his animal friends A fun-packed spring and summer activity book from the bestselling creator of One Snowy Night.

Learn all about spring and summer in this fun-filled nature activity book.


Ultimate Reptile Rumble (Who Would Win?) By Jerry Pallotta, Rob Bolster (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jerry Pallotta, Rob Bolster (Illustrator)
$4.99
ISBN: 9781338672169
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Scholastic Press - October 19th, 2021

Sixteen different reptiles battle it out in a huge fight! Who will be the champion?

This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts 16 ferocious reptiles. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more.


The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition By Anne Frank, Otto M. Frank (Editor), Mirjam Pressler (Editor), Susan Massotty (Translated by) Cover Image
By Anne Frank, Otto M. Frank (Editor), Mirjam Pressler (Editor), Susan Massotty (Translated by)
$7.99
ISBN: 9780553577129
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Bantam - February 3rd, 1997

Updated with enlightening new material, this is the complete, definitive edition of Anne Frank’s diary, “the single most compelling personal account of the Holocaust” (The New York Times Book Review)


Baking Day!: Ready-to-Read Pre-Level 1 (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood) By Natalie Shaw (Adapted by), Jason Fruchter (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Natalie Shaw (Adapted by), Jason Fruchter (Illustrator)
$4.99
ISBN: 9781534495074
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Simon Spotlight - August 31st, 2021

A new generation of children love Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, inspired by the classic series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood!

Join Daniel Tiger in this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read as he visits the bakery and makes cookies!

Daniel Tiger takes a fun trip to the bakery and learns to make Trolley Cookies with Baker Aker and Prince Wednesday!


Little Book of Kindness (Piggy #1) By Francesca Pirrone Cover Image
$11.95
ISBN: 9781605375335
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Clavis - June 2nd, 2020

"Kindness makes the world go round--and makes it better. Spare text speaks meaningfully about how small acts of kindness and thoughtfulness can make big differences, both in others' lives and in one's own. Kindness begets kindness and pays it forward: a timely, urgent message for all ages." - Kirkus Reviews


Pythagorean Theorem for Babies (Baby University) By Chris Ferrie, Mike Ziniti Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9781728258225
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Sourcebooks Explore - August 2nd, 2022

The bestselling scientific series continues to expand! Fans of Chris Ferrie's Organic Chemistry for Babies, Rocket Science for Babies, and 8 Little Planets will love this introduction to the Pythagorean Theorem for babies and toddlers!

It only takes a small spark to ignite a child's mind.


The Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker: Press the note to hear Tchaikovsky's music By Jessica Courtney-Tickle (Illustrator), Katy Flint (Adapted by) Cover Image
By Jessica Courtney-Tickle (Illustrator), Katy Flint (Adapted by)
$24.99
ISBN: 9781786030689
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Frances Lincoln Children's Books - October 5th, 2017

Follow Clara on a magical Christmas adventure in this musical retelling of The Nutcracker ballet—push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky’s score.

It is Christmas Eve at Clara’s house. Scents of ginger, chocolate, and peppermint waft through the air.


Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma By Joanna Ho, Teresa Martinez (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Joanna Ho, Teresa Martinez (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780062994547
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: HarperCollins - September 28th, 2021

The New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, Joanna Ho, delivers a poignant picture book biography about the musician Yo-Yo Ma, immigration, and using music to build bridges.

Winner of the Ezra Jack Keats Award Honor * Featured in Book Riot’s Must Read September 2021 List


Change Sings: A Children's Anthem By Amanda Gorman, Loren Long (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Amanda Gorman, Loren Long (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593203224
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - September 21st, 2021

A lyrical picture book debut from #1 New York Times bestselling author and presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Loren Long
 
"I can hear change humming
In its loudest, proudest song.
I don't fear change coming,
And so I sing along."
 


The 1619 Project: Born on the Water By Nikole Hannah-Jones, Renée Watson, Nikkolas Smith (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593307359
Availability: Available from Warehouse
Published: Kokila - November 16th, 2021

The 1619 Project’s lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in the United States, thoughtfully rendered by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and Newbery honor-winning author Renée Watson.