A New Year brings lots of changes… excitement for new beginnings, cold crisp weather, and also New Nonfiction BOOKS!
If you’re looking for ways to spend those gift cards that you may have gotten over the holidays, why not buy some new books to add to your collection? Since there are so many great ones to choose from, I thought I’d highlight some amazing nonfiction books releasing this year. Be sure to put them on your list!
The Women’s Rights Movement by Rebecca Langston-George (Capstone Press, Jan 2018)
Discusses the main concerns of the womens’ movement in the 1960s, and how those have evolved since; what’s changed for the better, what might be worse, and where do we go from here.
Dr. E’s Super Stellar Solar System: Massive Mountains! Supersize Storms! Alien Atmospheres! by Jennifer Swanson (National Geographic Kids, January 2018)
This stellar book introduces kids to outer space through in-depth info and comic book adventure. Along the way, kids follow explorer Bethany Ehlmann, a member of the NASA Mars Rover Curiosity mission, and her lovable robo-dog, Rover, as they study and protect our amazing solar system. Dr. E’s conversational and funny explanations of the solar system and planetary geology will pull kids in like gravity. The pairing of fun, graphic novel side stories with science facts makes big concepts accessible and interesting to boys and girls of all levels, from STEM science fans to reluctant readers alike.
Dog Days of History: The Incredible Story of Our Best Friends (Animals) by Sarah Albee (National Geographic Kids, March 2018)
Back from the Brink: Saving Animals from Extinction by Nancy Castaldo (HMH Kids, April 2018)
The acclaimed author of Sniffer Dogs details the successful efforts of scientists to bring threatened animals back from the brink of extinction, perfect for animal lovers and reluctant nonfiction readers. With full-color photography.
Count the Wings: The Life and Art of Charley Harper by Michelle Houts (Ohio University Press, April 2018)
When you look at a bird, do you see feathers and a beak? Or do you see circles and triangles? Artist Charley Harper spent his life reducing subjects to their simplest forms, their basic lines and shapes. This resulted in what he called minimal realism and the style that would become easily recognized as Charley Harper’s. Art fans and nature lovers around the world fell in love with Harper’s paintings, which often featured bright colors and intriguing nature subjects.
Two Truths and a Lie: Histories andMysteries by Ammi-Joan Paquette (Author), Laurie Ann Thompson (Walden Pond Press, June 2018)
Crazy-but-true stories about history, geography, and human achievement make this acclaimed nonfiction series perfect for fans of curiosities and wonders. A fun way for middle graders to explore ways to separate fact from fiction.
Pearl Harbor (American Girl: Real Stories From My Time)
by Jennifer Swanson (Scholastic, June 2018)
Pearl Harbor features real stories of that fateful Sunday morning in 1941 when Japanese planes executed a surprise attack on the American base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. American Girl Nanea Mitchell shares her own experiences adjusting to the drastic changes to everyday life in Hawaii following the attack.
The Secret Life of the Little Brown Bat by Laurence Pringle (Boyds Mill Press, September 2018)
This gorgeous and lyrical picture book continues the Secret Life series by renowned science author Laurence Pringle and illustrator Kate Garchinsky. It follows a year in the life of a little brown bat named Otis as he learns to be a hunter, escape predators, and find a mate. Stunning, realistic illustrations celebrate the beauty of these mysterious creatures as readers learn important facts through an engaging and fascinating story. The book also includes back matter with more in-depth information, a glossary, and further resources.
More to come!
Eavesdropping on Elephants by Patricia Newman (Millbrook Press, Fall 2018)
Something Rotten: A Fresh Look at Roadkill by Heather L. Montgomery (Bloomsbury Publishing, October 2018)
Check out all of these great nonfiction titles! What about you? Do you have a nonfiction title to share that is coming out in 2018? Give it a shout-out below in the comments. YAY for NONFICTION!! #NonfictionRocks!
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