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Ever-Changing Forces: World History | Series Nonfiction
History isn’t often associated with math, but these latest offerings reveal a closer relationship than one may suspect. Civilizations and societies used conquest and alliance to add to their empires...
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Fascinating Past (and Present) Lives: Biography | Series Nonfiction
Students and teachers alike will find much to celebrate in this crop of biographies, whether they are looking for research materials or just trying to learn a little something new. Many of the series...
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The Limits of Nonfiction | The Last Word
Works that defy easy or obvious placement will always exist. But it appears with increasing frequency that publishers are opting for young nonfiction that embraces the kind of narrative, design, and...
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Young People First | Series Nonfiction Editorial
Illustration by Malina Omut Interdisciplinary study is a familiar concept to adults, but the idea that math and art or science and history are in any way related often comes as a surprise to most...
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Whistling in the Graveyard: Mythology | Series Nonfiction
There is no question that kids of all ages love to get scared (within reason, of course), and this season’s offerings all walk a fine line between fun and fright. Real-life murders and hauntings stand...
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All Work—and Play!: Geography | Series Nonfiction
When approaching the study of geography, it is beneficial to provide students with a unifying theme from which to reflect on. Labor is the driving force behind much of the developments and innovations...
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The Name of the Game: Sports | Series Nonfiction
If the nonfiction section is a team and the books are its players, you don’t want to see your first-round draft picks riding the bench. Selecting sports nonfiction can be daunting, particularly if one...
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Piecing Together Our Past: U.S. History | Series Nonfiction
Dorothy Parker might have been the blue-ribbon winner of the Algonquin Round Table for turning out eviscerating one-liners, but her cohort Franklin Pierce Adams was certainly no slouch. A preeminent...
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Natural Wonders: Life Science | Series Nonfiction
When the same general topics appear in set after set, season after season librarians may understandably feel fatigued and are more likely to gravitate to new and unusual approaches to biomes,...
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Make It!: Arts & Activities | Series Nonfiction
Craft and activity books entice active kids who would rather do an activity than read about it. Whether they’re making a mask, drawing a truck, or mixing up a batch of popcorn balls shaped like...
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Technology, Pure and Simple: General Science | Series Nonfiction
Whether it’s a medieval healer’s approach to treating illness or the use of gene therapy to prevent disease, it’s clear that this season’s slate of nonfiction science books is tech-centric. High-tech...
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Classic and Trending: Biography | Series Nonfiction
The subjects of this season’s biographies run the gamut from musicians and athletes to scientists and artists. In addition, it appears that the 2016 Olympics and the Broadway musical Hamilton are still...
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Helpers and Hunters: Animals | Series Nonfiction
This season’s titles vary widely in scope, style, and format. Some introduce entire classes of animals, while others focus on particular species or characteristics. Along with typical presentations of...
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Problem-solving Techies: Careers & Skills | Series Nonfiction
Today’s students are unlikely to be pigeonholed when it comes to future job prospects. Interdisciplinary options abound, derived from personal interests, social activism, and evolving technologies....
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Connecting with One Another: Social Science | Series Nonfiction
A sense of well-being is often achieved through healthy living. And since our interactions with one another determine and shape communities, it is vital that kids and teens learn beneficial practices...
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Visions, Past and Present: World History | Series Nonfiction
Visionary is a word we often use to describe people who are able to see a future that others miss, or the plans, ideas, and achievements that create positive change. Some of the sets in this group are...
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Fostering Sustainability | Series Nonfiction Editorial
STEM topics take the lead this spring, with an emphasis on how innovations can transform not only fields of study but also daily life. Audrey Sumser notes in “Technology, Pure and Simple” that “whether...
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