Elementary Non-Fiction
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Composers - Johann Sebastian Bach
Tongue-in-cheek humor and whimsical illustrations let children see composers as real people. Each book traces the life of a composer, with entertaining childhood anecdotes. The series spans over two hundred years of music history. Learn More -
The Orchestra Book Only
The Orchestra book (41 pages) illustrates and describes what makes sounds, notes and melodies, intensities and feelings in music. With the CD, the book provides an exciting and comprehensive presentation to be enjoyed by anyone. Learn More -
Peace Begins with You - A Sierra Club Book
Beautiful artwork and matter-of-fact text gently explain peace as a way of being rather than just the absence of conflict. Explores all kinds of peace (personal to global) — a powerful peace-making primer. Paperback, 40 pages. Learn More -
Hear Your Heart - Let's-Read-And-Find-Out Science - Stage 2
A perfect companion to hands-on experience with a real stethoscope. Simple, fact-based text takes a clear, accessible look at how the circulatory system works. A good introduction to human anatomy. Paperback, 33 pages. Learn More -
How Do You Know What Time It Is?
“A clock can measure time. But once there were no clocks! Long long ago, people measured time with the sun.” From pre-agricultural solar calendars through the atomic clock, this absorbing book captures the history of time and time measurement. Learn More -
Seven Blind Mice - Award-winning read-aloud folktale
An Indian fable that encompasses abstracts like sensorial isolation, fear of the unknown, and the difference between knowledge and wisdom, while offering concrete color-naming and counting opportunities. Teacher-recommended. Paperback, 40 pages. Learn More -
I Wonder Why Camels Have Humps - and other questions about animals
This graphic format fact book answers questions curious children might ask (and are so hard to answer.) Lively question and answer approach, incredible information, and appealing artwork. A favorite resource. Paperback, 32 pages. Learn More -
I Wonder Why Snakes Shed Their Skin - and other questions about reptiles
This graphic format fact book answers questions curious children might ask (and are so hard to answer). Lively question and answer approach, incredible information, and appealing artwork. A favorite resource. Paperback, 32 pages. Learn More


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