Children's Non-Fiction Books
| Biathlon, cross-country, ski jumping, and Nordic combined / by Kylie Burns. |
| Have you ever wanted to fly like a bird or ski at top speed across snowy terrain? Can you imagine racing on skis across the countryside only to stop periodically to fire shots at targets at rapid-fire speed? In this book, you'll experience the excitement of Olympic ski jumping, cross country skiing, and biathlon. You'll learn amazing facts about the history of each sport, the training it takes to be a top athlete, and the high-tech equipment used by competitors. | |
| Canada Day / Molly Aloian. |
| Explains the history, importance, and celebration of Canada Day. | |
| Creative costumes / [authors, Dawn Brend ... [et al.]. |
| Go green and get creative with these innovative ideas to transform all kinds of household objects - from bin liners to plastic bottles - into imaginative and eco-friendly dressing-up costumes. | |
| Destination Jupiter / Giles Sparrow. |
| Journey to Jupiter and explore the planet's clouds, surface, and rings, and whether or not humans could live there. | |
| Destination Mars / Giles Sparrow. |
| Journey to Mars and explore the planet's surface, landscape and weather, as well as its two moons. | |
| Destination Mercury / Giles Sparrow. |
| Journey to Mercury and explore the planet's surface, atmosphere and climate, and how it formed. | |
| Destination Saturn / Giles Sparrow. |
| Journey to Saturn and explore the planet's rings, surface, and moons. | |
| Destination the moon / Giles Sparrow. |
| Journey to the Moon and explore its surface, how it formed, and whether or not humans could live there. | |
| Destination Venus / Giles Sparrow. |
| Journey to Venus and explore the planet's suface, atmosphere and climate, and myths surrounding it. | |
| Earth partners : saving the planet / Yvonne Morrison. |
| Nature -- Effect of human beings on. Pollution prevention. Environmental degradation -- Prevention. | |
| Hanukkah around the world / by Tami Lehman-Wilzig ; illustrations by Vicki Wehrman. -- |
| Hanukkah | |
| Ice hockey and curling / by Robin Johnson. |
| From the hard-hitting, puck-flying action of hockey to the precision sliding and sweeping of curling, these challenging team sports have it all. In this fantastic book, you'll learn about the rules, the records, and the heroes of the games. | |
| Kids cook 1-2-3 : recipes for young chefs using only 3 ingredients / by Rozanne Gold ; illustrated by Sara Pinto. -- |
| A cookbook for kids using only three ingredients. | |
| Roller coaster! / Paul Mason. |
| Force and energy. Motion. Roller coasters. | |
| Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur / Lynn Peppas. |
| Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are holidays. Rosh Hashanah is also known as the Jewish New Year. Yom Kippur, known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year. Find out how people of the Jewish religion celebrate these holidays. | |
| Speed skating / by Joseph Gustaitis. |
| Explains how the combination of danger and velocity makes speed skating one of the most exciting winter sports. You'll find out how it got started, you'll learn about the different competitions and races, and you'll meet some of the champions who live for speed. | |
| St. Patrick's Day / Molly Aloian. |
| On March 17th of each year, millions of people all over the world celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Taste the foods, hear the music, and dance the dances that make up this celebration. The history of this celebration will captivate children and teach them about Irish culture and traditions. | |
| The kids' guide to aliens / by Barbara J. Davis. |
| Describes aliens and alien encounters, including history and current research. | |
| Valentine's Day / Reagan Miller. |
| Every February 14th, people celebrate love and friendship by exchanging cards, flowers, and gifts, all in the name of Saint Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? Discover the meanings behind Valentine's Day symbols such as hearts, red roses, and cupid. Learn how people around the world celebrate this holiday. | |
| What makes someone a Jew? / Lauren Seidman. -- |
| Explains Jewish traditions and instill a sense of identity in Jewish children. | |