New & Noteworthy Kids' Nonfiction October 2026Like this list

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• 150,000 Trees

  Growing a Memorial for 9/11's Flight 93

  Hirsch, Rebecca E.,

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  Discover the inspirational story of the program (Plant a Tree at Flight 93) that restored the strip-mined land surrounding the national memorial in the years following 9/11. Ages 5-9.

• America Is Wild!

  a State-by-state Encyclopedia of American Wildlife

  Timm, Brad,

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  From grizzly bears in Alaska to alligators in Florida--and squirrels and hawks right in your neighborhood--nature is everywhere. This state-by-state guide is packed with animals, plants, and amazing facts. Explore deserts, forests, mountains, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Asian Folktales for Children

  Traditional Tales From Japan, Korea, China, India, the Phillippines and Other Asian Lands

  Conger, David,

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  These stories have been passed down for generations from grandmothers and grandfathers to their grandchildren, sitting around the hearth or at bedtime. Ages 5-11.

• A Bike Is Not Just a Bike

  An Ode to Girls Who Dare to Ride

  Jeanneret, Brenna,

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  In the 1880s, a bike was just a bike--unless you were a girl. Then it was considered dangerous, unladylike, even scandalous. But some dared to ride anyway. Pedal by pedal, they defied expectations. Riding a bike became a revolutionary act offering…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Black Hands

  Builders of Our Nation

  Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956-

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  Commemorate the innumerable ways the African American community has shaped the foundation of the United States in this stunning, poetic picture book. This picture book chronicles often overlooked portions of American history from the perspective of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dogs in Art

  a Canine History of Painting, Sculpture and Photography

  Aloise, Valeria,

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  Calling all art and animal lovers! Join Harriet, the museum cat, on a playful tour of artwork from around the world and across time--all of which feature dogs! Ages 6-10.

• Fungi as Housing

  Markovics, Joyce L.,

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  Can you believe that fungi are being used to build houses on Earth and in space? This book explores how these fascinating organisms are being transformed into strong, lightweight, and sustainable building materials. Grades 4-7.

• Gifts From Crows

  Sterer, Gideon,

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  This is the true and astonishing story of a young girl, a flock of clever crows, and the tiny treasures they traded--gleaming beads, polished sea glass, and something even more precious: trust. Ages 4-8.

• The GiRaft

  a Real-life Giraffe Rescue

  Neme, Laurel Abrams, 1963-

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  If the giraffes aren't rescued, this endangered breed will be one step closer to extinction. But how does one transport an almost 20-foot-tall wild animal? With a giRaft, of course! Will Asiwa and her herd get on board? Ages 5-8.

• How the Rivermaid Grew Her Tail

  and Other West African and Caribbean Myths

  Wilson, Jessica (Jessica N.),

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  Each story is introduced with the country, people, and traditions where the tale originates, making the collection both immersive and accessible for young readers, families and classrooms. This anthology immerses readers in the colors, foods,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Dive to the Deepest Place on Earth

  Sullivan, Kathy, 1951-

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  What is it like to visit the deepest place in the ocean? Travel with Sullivan in the submersible Limiting Factor into bright waters where dolphins and turtles glide; down to the murky twilight zone, home of lantern fish and deep-sea squid; down,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Let's Go Stargazing

  Williamson, Annie,

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  Learn about the history of stargazing, discover top tips on how to navigate the night sky, explore our amazing Solar System and spot constellations with this practical and portable book for budding astronomers. Also check out Let's Go Rock…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Reading the Bones

  Homo Naledi and the Mysteries of Human Evolution

  Aronson, Marc,

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  This book is real science in real time. Packed with drawings, maps, and a variety of resources, this is a thrilling introduction to scientific explorers on the front lines of the hunt for connections between humans and our primate relatives and…Read moreRead more of this annotation