Nonfiction Learning

Helen Garner visits the morgue, and goes cruising on a Russian ship. She sees women giving birth, and gets the sack for teaching her students about sex. She attends a school dance and a gun show. She writes about dreaming, about turning 50 and the storm caused by The First Stone. Her story on the murder of the two-year-old Daniel Valerio wins her a Walkley Award.

Do you want to be amazed by eagle pictures? Let's see color photos of eagles! You and your child will find pictures of eagles in short, simplified text for children learning to read or those who like picture books.

1776. The early days of the Revolutionary War. It supposedly began with Thomas Hickey, a private in the Continental Army, and New York governor William Tryon. In an astonishing power grab, they plotted to kill Hickey's boss: a man by the name of George Washington. In the end, Hickey was caught, brought to trial, and found guilty. It would seem he became the first person in the new nation to be executed for treason.

Being young, especially in the age range of nine to 13, where they are approaching teenage years with a mixture of excitement and worrying and can just about take care of themselves, but aren’t quite ready for many of the challenges life throws at them, can be a difficult and frightening place to be.

This creative writing audiobook has eight manuscripts in one. Become a great creative writer today!

Hedgehogs: Photos and Fun Facts for Kids is Book 16 in the Kids Learn with Pictures series. This book is around a clear concept: see pictures of hedgehogs.

Jordan’s class has a new student. Jordan wants to talk to her, but she can only speak Spanish! With the help of his mother, Jordan will learn a lot and make a new friend, too. This book comes with over 30 different Spanish words and phrases, so you can learn along with Jordan.

Compilation of Essays and Paragraphs for College and University Students is that rare English book that can actually help students to write coherently and logically about many topics and subjects. Compilation of Essays and Paragraphs for College and University Students has been put together and designed as a complete and a comprehensive book for helping young and adult learners in college to write and understand the structure of essays and paragraphs. This book is unique because every essay talks about something that is real in this life.

Do you want to be amazed by sea animals? You and your child will find sea animals in short, simplified text for children learning to read. This audiobook is centered around a clear concept: sea animals. This is a book of animals that asks questions to encourage interaction and responses from the child.

This Highlights Listen & Learn! Audio Study, intended for those in grade three, introduces listeners to a variety of animals that are native to the savannah in Africa. As listeners learn about these animals, they are also introduced to the multiple seasons that occur, while also spotlighting the Maasai people who have lived in East Africa for centuries. This audio study focuses on identifying a sequence of events, how to compare and contrast, and key vocabulary words throughout the nonfiction narrative.

What are the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights? Why are these documents important to American history? How do they affect the lives of U.S. citizens today? After the colonies won their independence from Great Britain in the Revolutionary War, a new government was created that could help guarantee that the colonists would enjoy the freedoms they had fought so hard to win. Using an inquiry-based approach, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and how these historic documents provide U.S. citizens with the freedoms they enjoy today.

Vote for me! It's election time, and campaign ads are everywhere. But what does fundraising, door knocking, and campaigning have to do with getting elected? Listeners learn all about political campaigns and how they play a part in our elections.

Imagine having your own personal mentor - someone encouraging yet honest, supportive yet empowering, who could help you set and achieve your goals, turn your moments of doubt and fear into sources of strength, and discover what you’re truly capable of when you’re at your best. Kendra Levin is that mentor. And with The Hero Is You, she’s here to help you do the best writing of your life - and live your best life while doing it.

En esta ocasión, viajaremos al Jurásico, donde conoceremos las antiguas especies de dinosaurios y otras criaturas que pululaban por la Tierra. Aprenderemos sobre la evolución mientras surcamos los cielos junto con pterosaurios y cazamos al lado de temibles carnívoros. ¿Viajaréis con nosotros?

Whether you're a seasoned dog owner or someone who just can't resist a cute pup on the street, 131 Fun Facts About Dogs is the perfect listen for you. You might learn something new to make you love dogs even more! We invite you to sit back, relax, and dive into the beautiful world of our furry friends.

In the early 1980s, the first cases of a devastating and fatal new disease appeared, a disease that at first struck only gay men and was later identified as HIV/AIDS. It was the beginning of what became a worldwide health crisis that the US government ignored for years and that unfairly heightened prejudice against the LGBTQ+ community. To this day, the AIDS Crisis continues to disproportionately affect both the LGBTQ+ community and people of color.

Do you want to be amazed by meerkat pictures? Let's see color photos of meerkats! You and your child will find pictures of meerkats with short, simplified text for children learning to read or those who like picture books. Meerkat: Photos and Fun Facts for Kids is book 87 in the Kids Learn with Pictures series. This book is centered around a clear concept: seeing pictures of meerkats. This is a stock photo book of animals that asks questions about the pictures shown to the reader to encourage interaction and responses from the child.

This young readers’ edition from New York Times best-selling author and Fox News anchor Bret Baier dives into the first of the secret World War II meetings between President Franklin Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin, which would shape the world for decades to come.

Julia and Raph come back in this beautiful Valentine’s Day edition audiobook about opposites. Help your children build their Spanish vocabulary, compare two different things, and develop descriptive skills with things they see around them during this special holiday.

Hippopotamus: Photos and Fun Facts for Kids is book 20 in the Kids Learn with Pictures series. This book is around a clear concept: see pictures of hippos. This is a stock photo book of animals that asks questions of the pictures shown to encourage interaction and responses from the child.