It's True! Nonfiction Booklist

A Nation's Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis

Matt de la Peña (JB Loui)

A lyrical biography of heavyweight boxing great, Joe Louis, illustrated by the award-winning, Kadir Nelson.

Meadowlands: A Wetlands Survival Story

Thomas F. Yezerski (J577.69 Yeze)

An illustrated history of New Jersey’s Meadowlands - 20,000 resilient acres that have played host to the Lenni Lenape, landfills, toxic dumping, retail space, and countless species of wildlife. The Meadowlands are a marvel of resiliency and proof that man and nature can co-exist.

Monster Hunt: Exploring Mysterious Creatures with Jim Arnosky

Jim Arnosky (E398.469 Arno)

Big Foot, the Loch Ness Monster, giant squids! Are they still with us today? Were they ever with us? Explore some of our most favorite mysterious creatures with author and naturalist, Jim Arnosky.

Children's Book of Mythical Beasts and Magical Monsters

DK Publishing (J398.2454 Chil)

Much more than a mythology book, the Children’s Book of Mythical Beast and Magical Monsters is divided into three loosely organized sections, Nature and Nation, Magic and Mayhem, and Quests and Battles. Each section contains as many as thirty different entries covering myths and monsters from across the globe and spanning all of recorded history.

Franklin and Winston: A Christmas that Changed the World

Douglas Wood (E930.532 Wood)

An illustrated picture book for older readers, Franklin and Winston recounts the historic visit to the White House by Winston Churchill in late December, following the attack on Pearl Harbor. Together, the two leaders formed the future of the world.

America Is Under Attack: September 11, 2001: The Day the Towers Fell (Actual Times)

Don Brown (J973.931 Brow)

A simple and factual retelling of the events of September 11, 2011, in an illustrated book. Author Don Brown makes history readable and accessible to children in the elementary school grades.

The Mysterious Benedict Society: Mr. Benedict's Book of Perplexing Puzzles, Elusive Enigmas, and Curious Conundrums

Trenton Lee Stewart (J793.73 Stew)

This new book of puzzles and riddles of all varieties, offers something for Mysterious Benedict fans as well as those who are unfamiliar with the books. Fun and challenging!