Fourth Grade: Nonfiction

Everything Awesome About Sharks and Other Underwater Creatures!

by Lowery, Mike

Book - 2020

Discover this definitive, go-to book about everything awesome you ever wanted to know about everything under the sea. Uncover a wealth of weird, wacky, an...Show more Discover this definitive, go-to book about everything awesome you ever wanted to know about everything under the sea. Uncover a wealth of weird, wacky, and wild facts about sharks and underwater creatures, told in Mike Lowery's signature, acclaimed comic style with bright and energetic artwork, fresh framing devices, and hilarious jokes. Show less

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The Thrifty Guide to the American Revolution

A Handbook for Time Travelers

by Stokes, Jonathan W.

Book - 2018

It provides useful information for the practical time traveler, including appropriate period dress, how to fire a musket, what to do if shot by one, and how to survive a stint in the Continental Army. It provides useful information for the practical time traveler, including appropriate period dress, how to fire a musket, what to do if shot by one, and how to survive a stint in the Continental Army. Show less

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The Book of Wildly Spectacular Sports Science

by Connolly, Sean

Book - 2016

Provides step-by-step instructions for experiments using readily obtainable materials that demonstrate scientific principles related to sports. Provides step-by-step instructions for experiments using readily obtainable materials that demonstrate scientific principles related to sports. Show less

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What Breathes Through Its Butt?

Mind-blowing Science Questions Answered

by Grossman, Emily

Book - 2020

Why is your elbow called your funny bone? How could you escape the grip of a crocodile's jaw? Which animal can breathe through its butt? This book uncover...Show more Why is your elbow called your funny bone? How could you escape the grip of a crocodile's jaw? Which animal can breathe through its butt? This book uncovers the amazing scientific explanations behind all sorts of questions that can pop into our heads. Can an egg bounce? How can a giraffe's ridiculously long neck contain the same number of bones as a human's? How much does the Internet weigh? With delightful interactive features that invite readers to guess answers to questions and make links between different scientific concepts, this book is great for reluctant readers and STEAM lovers alike. Show less

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How to Go Anywhere (and Not Get Lost)

A Guide to Navigation for Young Adventurers

by Aschim, Hans

Book - 2021

From journalist and adventurer extraordinaire Hans Aschim, here's a lively and interactive book that gets kids unplugged and out of the house-and teaches ...Show more From journalist and adventurer extraordinaire Hans Aschim, here's a lively and interactive book that gets kids unplugged and out of the house-and teaches them cool navigation techniques to use while hiking, camping, or exploring the backyard or nearby park. Show less

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Rocket to the Moon!

by Brown, Don

Graphic Novel - 2019

Presents a history of rocket technology, from ancient Chinese rockets, the "bombs bursting in air" during the War of 1812, and Russia's Sputnik program. Presents a history of rocket technology, from ancient Chinese rockets, the "bombs bursting in air" during the War of 1812, and Russia's Sputnik program. Show less

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Moles

The Superpower Field Guide

by Poliquin, Rachel

Book - 2019

Meet Rosalie, a common mole. The first thing you need to know about Rosalie is that she is shaped like a potato. Not a cute and round new potato, but a pl...Show more Meet Rosalie, a common mole. The first thing you need to know about Rosalie is that she is shaped like a potato. Not a cute and round new potato, but a plain old lumpy potato. She may be small. She may be spongy. But never underestimate a mole. I know what you're thinking: moles are squinty-eyed beasts that wreck your lawn. You're right! Those squinty eyes and mounds of dirt are proof that moles have superpowers. There is absolutely nothing common about the common mole. Show less

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Six Dots

A Story of Young Louis Braille

by Bryant, Jennifer

Book - 2016

An inspiring picture-book biography of Louis Braille--a blind boy so determined to read that he invented his own alphabet. An inspiring picture-book biography of Louis Braille--a blind boy so determined to read that he invented his own alphabet. Show less

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When Green Becomes Tomatoes

by Fogliano, Julie

Book - 2016

A book of poetry moving through the seasons. A book of poetry moving through the seasons. Show less

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Saved by the Boats

The Heroic Sea Evacuation of September 11

by Gassman, Julie

Book - 2016

Presents the heroic sea evacuation of September 11, 2001 with narrative text and vivid illustrations. Presents the heroic sea evacuation of September 11, 2001 with narrative text and vivid illustrations. Show less

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Weird but True! 6

350 Outrageous Facts

Book - 2018

Offers a collection of true facts about animals, food, science, pop culture, outer space, geography, and weather. Offers a collection of true facts about animals, food, science, pop culture, outer space, geography, and weather. Show less

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The Navajo Code Talkers

by Lewis, J. Patrick

Book - 2016

Amidst a complicated history of mistreatment by and distrust of the American government, the Navajo people--especially bilingual code talkers--helped the Allies win World War II. Amidst a complicated history of mistreatment by and distrust of the American government, the Navajo people--especially bilingual code talkers--helped the Allies win World War II. Show less

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The Dog Encyclopedia for Kids

by Gagne, Tammy

Book - 2017

Presents listings for over 150 dog breeds, describing their physical features, personality traits, and breed history, and giving advice about care and training. Presents listings for over 150 dog breeds, describing their physical features, personality traits, and breed history, and giving advice about care and training. Show less

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Olympics

by Platt, Richard

Book - 2012

This book captures the spirit of the Olympic games and relates the origins and history of the sports competition that began with a small contest in 776 B....Show more This book captures the spirit of the Olympic games and relates the origins and history of the sports competition that began with a small contest in 776 B.C. in Greece and, after being revived in 1896, grew into a major international event that continues to attract an audience of millions. Show less

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