Non-Fiction

An . . . introduction to the . . . language and culture of Japan. Pairing words and characters with . . . illustrations, each section features examples of word pronunciation, the three main Japanese writing systems (kanji, hiragana, and katakana), and common Japanese elements . . .

Contains descriptions and color illustrations of thirteen giant spiders and insects, including the harlequin beetle, huntsman spider, praying mantis, giant centipede, and others, and includes range maps.

Blast off to the strangest places the universe has to offer with 300 . . . facts about all things space! . . . a portable, browsable book full of . . . facts--about everything from astronauts and moon missions to black holes and faraway galaxies to rockets and robot rovers.

A massive tsunami slams into a tourist's train. A violent volcanic eruption overwhelms a hiker with hot ash and gases. A raging wildfire forces a family to flee without their beloved animals. 

Offers young readers a mega-exploration of little-known prehistoric predators that rival even the mightiest of dinosaurs!

Growing up in Puerto Rico, Wanda Díaz Merced wanted to study the stars. But when she lost her sight, she had to find a new way to work. Through the use of sonification, which turns data into sound, she was able to make a path for herself and other scientists with disabilities

Describes the racial prejudice experienced by Jackie Robinson when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers to become the first African-American player in Major League baseball and depicts the acceptance and support he received from his white teammate Pee Wee Reese.

Readers will learn about the life and career of American singer Beyoncé.