Series:

Time for Kids Nonfiction Readers

51 total works

Cover of Big and Little

Big and Little

by Dona Rice

Published 1 September 2011
In this basic concept nonfiction book, bright photos and simple, informational text encourage beginning readers to compare sizes to find whats big and little in their world!

Cover of Hit it! History of Tools

Hit it! History of Tools

by Dona Rice

Published 1 February 2014
What's the big deal about a hammer? Well, one of the biggest advancements in human history was the creation of tools. Find out how tools allowed humans to build, hunt, and just make life easier. You will never look at a toolbox the same way!

Cover of Batter Up! History of Baseball

Batter Up! History of Baseball

by Dona Rice

Published 1 February 2014
Hear the crack of the bat and the screaming fans. Admire the spectacular catch and the slide into home plate. This is the great game of baseball! But do you know how the game was invented or which players broke the racial barriers? Read on to learn the history of this favorite pastime.

Cover of Bad Guys and Gals of the Ancient World
As long as there have been heroes, there have been villains. These wicked women and murderous men betrayed their family and friends, and destroyed entire empires. Meet the traitors, assassins, cowards, and tyrants who make history interesting.

Cover of Bad Guys and Gals of the Wild West
Robbery, gunfights, murder--outlaws ran rampant all across the Wild West! Readers will be introduced to some of the most famous robbers and outlaws of the Wild West in this enthralling nonfiction title. With vivid images, informational text, and incredible facts and stories about such well-known figures as Billy the Kid, Butch Cassidy, and Jesse James, readers will be engaged from cover to cover!

Cover of A Visit to a Marine Base
Learn what its like to live and work on a marine base! In this engaging nonfiction reader, children can discover everything about living on a base--from living in the barracks to how Marines keep in touch with their loved ones. With informational text, plenty of vibrant photos, and stimulating facts, readers will want to learn all about life on a marine base!

Cover of Physical Feats & Failures

Physical Feats & Failures

by Dona Rice

Published 1 September 2012
The human body can achieve amazing feats, but with every new physical feat, there are many failures. Readers will learn about some of the most amazing physical feats in history in this inspiring nonfiction title. Readers will learn about sports records, daredevils like Evel Knievel, and the incredible determination that athletes of all kinds have in order to achieve amazing things. Featuring brilliant images and photos, charts, graphs, informational text, and stunning facts, this book will have readers engaged and amazed!

Cover of El tiempo (Weather) (Spanish Version)
Teach beginning readers about the various types of weather including rain, sunshine, snow, fog, wind, and clouds with pages full of bright, colorful images and Spanish-translated, informational text. Through the use of descriptive, academic vocabulary, readers are encouraged to notice the changes in the weather around them.

Cover of Ni os alrededor del mundo (Kids Around the World)
Introduce early readers to children from all over the globe! Featuring bright photos, colorful maps, and simple informational text, this Spanish-translated nonfiction book familiarizes readers with other geography, countries, and cultures.

Cover of C mo crecen las plantas (How Plants Grow) (Spanish Version)
Beginning readers explore the steps to make plants grow! Readers will learn about various parts of the plant including seeds, roots, and leaves in this engaging, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Featuring vivid, clear photos and simple, informational text, even the most reluctant reader will be captivated!

Cover of Casas alrededor del mundo (Homes Around the World) (Spanish Version)
Learn about the different places that people call home--from apartments to cottages and castles to farmhouses. With bright, vivid photos and easy-to-read informational text, this Spanish-translated nonfiction title introduces readers to different cultures' definitions of "home."

Cover of Agua (Water) (Spanish Version)

Agua (Water) (Spanish Version)

by Dona Rice

Published 30 December 2011
From streams to oceans, tide pools to rivers, water is all around us! Beginning readers explore different bodies of water in this Spanish-translated, nonfiction title. Clear, informational text and engaging photos will educate and intrigue readers simultaneously!

Cover of Ojos de animales (Animal Eyes) (Spanish Version)
With this title, beginning readers discover animal eyes of all shapes and sizes. Featuring Spanish-translated, informational text and colorful images even the most reluctant reader will be eager to learn!

Cover of Chicas y chicos malos de alta mar (Bad Guys and Gals of the High Seas) (Spanish Version)
Elementary readers learn about famous pirates and pirate history in this informative, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Through colorful images, fascinating facts, informational text, and compelling stories, children will learn about famous pirates such as Captain Kidd, Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, Black Bart, Edward Low, Lady Mary Killigrew, and Mrs. Cheng.

Cover of La vida de una abeja (A Bee's Life) (Spanish Version)
How does a small egg become a buzzing bee? With a graph of a bee's life cycle, vivid photos, explanatory vocabulary, and informational text, readers are sure to be captivated by this Spanish-translated nonfiction book!

Cover of La vida marina (Sea Life) (Spanish Version)
From tide pools to the ocean, the sea is filled with amazing life forms! Early readers will be engaged from beginning to end with informational, Spanish-translated text, vivid photos, and a picture glossary of marine animals.

Cover of La vida de una rana (A Frog's Life) (Spanish Version)
Take a trip to the pond and learn how a tadpole grows up to become a frog in this Spanish-translated nonfiction book for early readers. Featuring vibrant photographs, illustrations and simple, informative text, readers are sure to be delighted!

Cover of Colores (Colors) (Spanish Version)

Colores (Colors) (Spanish Version)

by Dona Rice

Published 30 December 2011
Beginning readers are introduced to primary colors with this colorful, Spanish-translated nonfiction book featuring basic concepts. This title features vivid pictures of familiar objects in bright colors including red, yellow, blue, and green to encourage readers to recognize colors in the world around them.

Cover of Lugares del mundo (Places Around the World) (Spanish Version)
Take a tour around the world with just a few flips of the pages! This engaging, Spanish-translated nonfiction title features clear, vivid photos of landmarks from all around the world including the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, and the Grand Canyon.

Cover of Visita a una base de la Marina (A Visit to a Marine Base) (Spanish Version)
Learn what it's like to live and work on a marine base! In this engaging Spanish-translated nonfiction title, children can discover everything about living on a base--from living in the barracks to how Marines keep in touch with their loved ones. With informational text, plenty of vibrant photos, and stimulating facts, readers will want to learn all about life on a marine base!