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Tween Reads: Fantastic Nonfiction

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Try these engaging nonfiction books, perfect for students in grades five through seven. From murder and mayhem to uplifting stories, there is something for everyone.

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Jefferson County Public Library

21 items

21 items

American Murderer

American Murderer

The Parasite That Haunted the South

by Jarrow, Gail

Book - 2022

Do you need a fast diet plan? Or a little pet that will hitch a ride in your intestines? Learn more about the hookworm and it's devastating toll on lives and the search for the cure. Do you need a fast diet plan? Or a little pet that will hitch a ride in your intestines? Learn more about the hookworm and it's devastating toll on lives and the search for the cure. Show less

Do you need a fast diet plan? Or a little pet that will hitch a ride in your intestines? Learn more about the hookworm and it's devastating toll on lives and the search for the cure. Do you need a fast diet plan? Or a little pet that will hitch a ride in your intestines? Learn more about the hookworm and it's devastating toll on lives and the search for the cure. Show less

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Represent

Represent

The Unfinished Fight for the Vote

by Dyson, Michael Eric

Book - 2024

In a fair and equal society, everyone's vote counts. This isn't necessarily true. Dyson looks at the historical context and current events that are shaping voting in our nation. In a fair and equal society, everyone's vote counts. This isn't necessarily true. Dyson looks at the historical context and current events that are shaping voting in our nation. Show less

In a fair and equal society, everyone's vote counts. This isn't necessarily true. Dyson looks at the historical context and current events that are shaping voting in our nation. In a fair and equal society, everyone's vote counts. This isn't necessarily true. Dyson looks at the historical context and current events that are shaping voting in our nation. Show less

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RUBE GOLDBERG'S BIG BOOK OF BUILDING

RUBE GOLDBERG'S BIG BOOK OF BUILDING

24 CONTRAPTIONS THAT REALLY WORK!

by Cameron, Tori

Book - 2023

Provides an illustrated guide for making 25 Rube Goldberg machines of varying difficulties. Provides an illustrated guide for making 25 Rube Goldberg machines of varying difficulties. Show less

Provides an illustrated guide for making 25 Rube Goldberg machines of varying difficulties. Provides an illustrated guide for making 25 Rube Goldberg machines of varying difficulties. Show less

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A DANGEROUS IDEA

A DANGEROUS IDEA

THE SCOPES TRIAL, THE ORIGINAL FIGHT OVER SCIENCE IN SCHOOLS

by Levy, Debbie

Book - 2025

Documents the Scopes Trial, a national case that pitted evolutionists against creationists and gained nationwide attention. Documents the Scopes Trial, a national case that pitted evolutionists against creationists and gained nationwide attention. Show less

Documents the Scopes Trial, a national case that pitted evolutionists against creationists and gained nationwide attention. Documents the Scopes Trial, a national case that pitted evolutionists against creationists and gained nationwide attention. Show less

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Stories of the Spirit of Justice

Stories of the Spirit of Justice

by Tisby, Jemar

Book - 2025

Powerful collection of changemakers and their lived experiences, rising to overcome racism and injustice. Powerful collection of changemakers and their lived experiences, rising to overcome racism and injustice. Show less

Powerful collection of changemakers and their lived experiences, rising to overcome racism and injustice. Powerful collection of changemakers and their lived experiences, rising to overcome racism and injustice. Show less

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Different Kinds of Minds

Different Kinds of Minds

A Guide to your Brain

by Grandin, Temple

Book - 2023

Outlines assorted ways individuals think and learn, from verbal thinkers to visual thinkers, and why it's important to have different thought patterns in order to solve problems. Outlines assorted ways individuals think and learn, from verbal thinkers to visual thinkers, and why it's important to have different thought patterns in order to solve problems. Show less

Outlines assorted ways individuals think and learn, from verbal thinkers to visual thinkers, and why it's important to have different thought patterns in order to solve problems. Outlines assorted ways individuals think and learn, from verbal thinkers to visual thinkers, and why it's important to have different thought patterns in order to solve problems. Show less

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A Deathly Compendium of Poisonous Plants

A Deathly Compendium of Poisonous Plants

Wicked Weeds and Sinister Seeds

by Hirsch, Rebecca E.

Book - 2024

Provides an alphabetical look at several poisonous and deadly plants, exploring how they have been used for medicine, warfare and criminal acts throughout world history. Provides an alphabetical look at several poisonous and deadly plants, exploring how they have been used for medicine, warfare and criminal acts throughout world history. Show less

Provides an alphabetical look at several poisonous and deadly plants, exploring how they have been used for medicine, warfare and criminal acts throughout world history. Provides an alphabetical look at several poisonous and deadly plants, exploring how they have been used for medicine, warfare and criminal acts throughout world history. Show less

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Fatal Forecast

Fatal Forecast

An Incredible True Story of Courage in A Savage Storm

by Tougias, Michael J.

Book - 2024

Chronicles the events of Nov. 21, 1980, when two fishing boats set out for Georges Bank, a fishing ground 130 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, but soon found themselves caught in a storm with 60-foot waves and hurricane-force winds. Chronicles the events of Nov. 21, 1980, when two fishing boats set out for Georges Bank, a fishing ground 130 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, but soon found themselves caught in a storm with 60-foot waves and hurricane-force winds. Show less

Chronicles the events of Nov. 21, 1980, when two fishing boats set out for Georges Bank, a fishing ground 130 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, but soon found themselves caught in a storm with 60-foot waves and hurricane-force winds. Chronicles the events of Nov. 21, 1980, when two fishing boats set out for Georges Bank, a fishing ground 130 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, but soon found themselves caught in a storm with 60-foot waves and hurricane-force winds. Show less

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The Boys Who Challenged Hitler

The Boys Who Challenged Hitler

Knud Pedersen and the Churchill Club

by Hoose, Phillip M.

Book - 2015

When World War II began, Denmark did nothing to resist its German occupiers. Ashamed of his nation's leaders, 15-year-old Knud Pedersen, his brother and a...Show more When World War II began, Denmark did nothing to resist its German occupiers. Ashamed of his nation's leaders, 15-year-old Knud Pedersen, his brother and a handful of their schoolmates organized themselves against the Nazis, doing the job they thought their elders should have been doing. Show less

When World War II began, Denmark did nothing to resist its German occupiers. Ashamed of his nation's leaders, 15-year-old Knud Pedersen, his brother and a...Show more When World War II began, Denmark did nothing to resist its German occupiers. Ashamed of his nation's leaders, 15-year-old Knud Pedersen, his brother and a handful of their schoolmates organized themselves against the Nazis, doing the job they thought their elders should have been doing. Show less

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The Unofficial Alcatraz Handbook

The Unofficial Alcatraz Handbook

A Complete Guide to the Most Often Asked Questions About "The Rock"

by Tracy, Kristen

Book - 2024

Provides middle school students with an illustrated history and tour of Alcatraz Island and answers 20 popular questions about the island prison's location, famous criminals and wardens and escape attempts. Provides middle school students with an illustrated history and tour of Alcatraz Island and answers 20 popular questions about the island prison's location, famous criminals and wardens and escape attempts. Show less

Provides middle school students with an illustrated history and tour of Alcatraz Island and answers 20 popular questions about the island prison's location, famous criminals and wardens and escape attempts. Provides middle school students with an illustrated history and tour of Alcatraz Island and answers 20 popular questions about the island prison's location, famous criminals and wardens and escape attempts. Show less

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Radar and the Raft

Radar and the Raft

A True Story About A Scientific Marvel, the Lives It Saved, and the World It Changed

by Lantos, Jeff

Book - 2024

An account of how the invention of radar led to the dramatic rescue of survivors of the 1942 German U-boat bombing of the U.S. cargo ship "Laconia." An account of how the invention of radar led to the dramatic rescue of survivors of the 1942 German U-boat bombing of the U.S. cargo ship "Laconia." Show less

An account of how the invention of radar led to the dramatic rescue of survivors of the 1942 German U-boat bombing of the U.S. cargo ship "Laconia." An account of how the invention of radar led to the dramatic rescue of survivors of the 1942 German U-boat bombing of the U.S. cargo ship "Laconia." Show less

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Breaking the Mold

Breaking the Mold

Changing the Face of Climate Science

by Levy, Dana Alison

Book - 2023

Profiles 16 climate scientists from minority and marginalized communities. Explains the work they do, how they persevered in their fields in spite of the ...Show more Profiles 16 climate scientists from minority and marginalized communities. Explains the work they do, how they persevered in their fields in spite of the obstacles, and how they are making a difference in the fight against climate change and pollution. Show less

Profiles 16 climate scientists from minority and marginalized communities. Explains the work they do, how they persevered in their fields in spite of the ...Show more Profiles 16 climate scientists from minority and marginalized communities. Explains the work they do, how they persevered in their fields in spite of the obstacles, and how they are making a difference in the fight against climate change and pollution. Show less

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Virus Hunters

Virus Hunters

How Science Protects People When Outbreaks and Pandemics Strike

by Cherrix, Amy E.

Book - 2024

Explores the ways disease scientists, infectious disease experts and doctors are like detectives solving a mystery when they investigate disease outbreaks around the world and work to isolate and control their spread. Explores the ways disease scientists, infectious disease experts and doctors are like detectives solving a mystery when they investigate disease outbreaks around the world and work to isolate and control their spread. Show less

Explores the ways disease scientists, infectious disease experts and doctors are like detectives solving a mystery when they investigate disease outbreaks around the world and work to isolate and control their spread. Explores the ways disease scientists, infectious disease experts and doctors are like detectives solving a mystery when they investigate disease outbreaks around the world and work to isolate and control their spread. Show less

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Why Longfellow Lied

Why Longfellow Lied

The Truth About Paul Revere's Midnight Ride

by Lantos, Jeff

Book - 2021

A line-by-line examination of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's famous poem "Paul Revere's Ride." Includes maps and photographs with callouts. Page s...Show more A line-by-line examination of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's famous poem "Paul Revere's Ride." Includes maps and photographs with callouts. Page spreads denote key facts and details of the event, why the poem is so popular, and why the poet may have changed the historical facts and omitted important details. Show less

A line-by-line examination of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's famous poem "Paul Revere's Ride." Includes maps and photographs with callouts. Page s...Show more A line-by-line examination of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's famous poem "Paul Revere's Ride." Includes maps and photographs with callouts. Page spreads denote key facts and details of the event, why the poem is so popular, and why the poet may have changed the historical facts and omitted important details. Show less

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Stealing Little Moon

Stealing Little Moon

The Legacy of the American Indian Boarding Schools

by Jones, Dan C.

Book - 2024

Chronicles the history of American Indian boarding schools through the author's account of the four generations of his Ponca tribe family who attended the...Show more Chronicles the history of American Indian boarding schools through the author's account of the four generations of his Ponca tribe family who attended the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, beginning with his grandmother, who, in 1885 at the age of 4, was taken from her home by federal agents and forced to attend the school. Show less

Chronicles the history of American Indian boarding schools through the author's account of the four generations of his Ponca tribe family who attended the...Show more Chronicles the history of American Indian boarding schools through the author's account of the four generations of his Ponca tribe family who attended the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, beginning with his grandmother, who, in 1885 at the age of 4, was taken from her home by federal agents and forced to attend the school. Show less

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Seriously HAPPY

Seriously HAPPY

10 Life-changing Philosophy Lessons From Stoicism to Zen to Supercharge your Mindset

by Aldridge, Ben

Book - 2024

Provides advice for teenagers to use 10 philosophy lessons to find happiness, restore balance, become more confident, improve focus and build mental resilience, and features over 20 exercises and challenges. Provides advice for teenagers to use 10 philosophy lessons to find happiness, restore balance, become more confident, improve focus and build mental resilience, and features over 20 exercises and challenges. Show less

Provides advice for teenagers to use 10 philosophy lessons to find happiness, restore balance, become more confident, improve focus and build mental resilience, and features over 20 exercises and challenges. Provides advice for teenagers to use 10 philosophy lessons to find happiness, restore balance, become more confident, improve focus and build mental resilience, and features over 20 exercises and challenges. Show less

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What Is Color?

What Is Color?

The Global and Sometimes Gross Story of Pigments, Paint, and the Wondrous World of Art

by Weinberg, Steven

Book - 2024

An illustrated nonfiction book that examines the art and science of eight colors on the color wheel. An illustrated nonfiction book that examines the art and science of eight colors on the color wheel. Show less

An illustrated nonfiction book that examines the art and science of eight colors on the color wheel. An illustrated nonfiction book that examines the art and science of eight colors on the color wheel. Show less

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Borderlands and the Mexican American Story

Borderlands and the Mexican American Story

by Romo, David Dorado

Book - 2024

Presents the history of America from the Mexican American perspective, interspersed with background information, historical context and critical thinking questions. Presents the history of America from the Mexican American perspective, interspersed with background information, historical context and critical thinking questions. Show less

Presents the history of America from the Mexican American perspective, interspersed with background information, historical context and critical thinking questions. Presents the history of America from the Mexican American perspective, interspersed with background information, historical context and critical thinking questions. Show less

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The Sun Does Shine

The Sun Does Shine

An Innocent Man, A Wrongful Conviction, and the Long Path to Justice

by Hinton, Anthony Ray

Book - 2022

The author shares his story of being wrongfully convicted of two murders and serving nearly 30 years on death row before his conviction was finally overturned. The author shares his story of being wrongfully convicted of two murders and serving nearly 30 years on death row before his conviction was finally overturned. Show less

The author shares his story of being wrongfully convicted of two murders and serving nearly 30 years on death row before his conviction was finally overturned. The author shares his story of being wrongfully convicted of two murders and serving nearly 30 years on death row before his conviction was finally overturned. Show less

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This Promise of Change

This Promise of Change

One Girl's Story in the Fight for School Equality

by Boyce, Jo Ann Allen

Book - 2019

Tells the story of the Clinton 12, the first African American students to desegregate Clinton High School in 1956 Tennessee. Tells the story of the Clinton 12, the first African American students to desegregate Clinton High School in 1956 Tennessee. Show less

Tells the story of the Clinton 12, the first African American students to desegregate Clinton High School in 1956 Tennessee. Tells the story of the Clinton 12, the first African American students to desegregate Clinton High School in 1956 Tennessee. Show less

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Who Owns the Moon?

Who Owns the Moon?

And Other Conundrums of Exploring and Using Space

by Levinson, Cynthia

Book - 2025

The moon belongs to everyone, right? Yes and no. This book takes a look at the history and current politics that debate the issue of who owns the moon. The moon belongs to everyone, right? Yes and no. This book takes a look at the history and current politics that debate the issue of who owns the moon. Show less

The moon belongs to everyone, right? Yes and no. This book takes a look at the history and current politics that debate the issue of who owns the moon. The moon belongs to everyone, right? Yes and no. This book takes a look at the history and current politics that debate the issue of who owns the moon. Show less

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