Children’s Non-Fiction

Ages 8 - 12

Not all questions have answers. Some have more than one answer. And others have endless answers, unfolding out to the edges of the world. In this spare yet expansive narrative, Mac Barnett poses twenty questions both playful and profound. Some make us giggle. Others challenge our assumptions.

Journey across 40 incredible habitats around the world to discover the biggest, boldest, and stinkiest plants Without plants there would be no life on Earth, but most people are blind to their impact. This stylish and informative introduction to plants sets out to cure ‘plant blindness’ by introducing children to 66 amazing plants from the six major climactic zones around the world.

Nico di Angelo been through so much, but there is a ray of sunshine in his life-literally- his boyfriend, Will Solace, the son of Apollo. However, now Nico is being plagued by a reformed Titan named Bob from Tartarus, and his dreams are telling him that Bob may be in trouble. Nico has to go on this quest, and of course Will insists on coming with. But can a being made of light survive in the darkest part of the world?

Our brains are unique in the way they function, work, and think. Neurodiversity is still a relatively ‘new’ concept that can be tricky to understand, but this book is here to help! Whether your child is neurodiverse or not, this book will inspire inquisitive young readers and show them that no two brains function in the same way and that everyone’s differences should be celebrated. There really is no other book like it.

A mysterious voice has been speaking to Louise in her dreams. She and her brother Merwin are Sycamore seeds, who hope to one day set down roots and become big trees. But when a fire forces them to leave their mama tree prematurely, they find themselves catapulted into the unknown, far from home. Alone they must use their wits and imagination to navigate a dangerous worldand the fear of never finding a safe place to grow up.

What you say (and how you say it) has the power to change the world. Democracy gives you that power. Democracy is people power. But does democracy really matter? How does it work? And what exactly is democracy, anyway?! Get set to speak up and learn how you can create positive change in your corner of the world. This fantastic book provides young readers with information about the importance of their voice.