Nonfiction Learning

In the young readers’ edition of his New York Times best-selling book, Fox News anchor Bret Baier examines the historic transition and Eisenhower’s last chance to lead the country he loved through his legendary farewell address and his personal appeals to Kennedy. Baier paints a vivid picture of the contrasts between old and new at the beginning of a decisive decade in American history. Eisenhower and Kennedy were very different men.

This positive and empowering guide by best-selling mindset author Matthew Syed will help boys and girls build resilience, fulfil their potential and become successful, happy, awesome adults. I'm no good at sport.... I can't do maths.... I really struggle with exams.... Sound familiar? If you believe you can't do something, the chances are you won't try. But what if you really could get better at maths or sport or exams? In fact, what if you could excel at anything you put your mind to?

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.

Join author and Japanologist Beth Kempton on a sacred journey to uncover the secrets of fearless writing which have lain buried in Eastern philosophy for two thousand years. In a radical departure from standard advice and widely held assumptions about the effort and suffering required for creative success, The Way of the Fearless Writer will show you there is another way to thrive—a path of trust, ease, freedom and joy.

You've probably heard the word 'empire' before. Perhaps because of the Roman empire. Or maybe even the Star Wars films. But what about the British Empire? Why don't we learn much about this? And what even is an empire, anyway? This book will answer all the important questions about Britain's imperial history. It will explore how Britain's empire once made it the most powerful nation on earth, and how it still affects our lives in many ways today - from the words we use, to the food we eat, the sports we play and even to every grown-up's fixation with a good cup of tea.

Anyone can write a book and self-publish. They can do it without a professional publisher, and there are books to teach you how to do that. However, a few good habits need to be formed to create longevity in the writing market and become a full-time writer with a loyal following. More than 101 video programs promise you can write the next best seller, but few people who have published 91 books are teaching them.

If you have a cat, want a cat, or know someone who loves a cat, turn the page and dive into the fascinating world of cats. In this engaging, interactive trivia book that the whole family can enjoy, you will have the chance to test each other and yourself as you learn almost 200 new facts, increasing your absorption so that the facts stick with you and you can impress your friends with all of your new knowledge.

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

Holsteins, Jerseys, and Ayrshires, oh my! In this book, The Family Milk Cow, you will get introduced to the concept of a family milk cow and what it is like to care for one. Curious kids and families alike will learn about characteristics of different cattle breeds that are most often used for milk production in the United States. You will also meet our very own family milk cow, Nellie, and learn the milking routine we use on our farm. This book is the debut nonfiction children's book for the series Farm Bites for Kids.

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.

The Midwest Book Review calls Striker Jones a "fun and rollicking series" with "effortless teaching of both cooperation values and basic economics". Striker Jones is a classic kid's detective novel that also teaches children ages 8-12 basic economic concepts. By solving 10 entertaining mysteries with boy detective Striker Jones, kids will learn concepts like trade-offs, supply and demand, risk, and incentives. There's no jargon - only fun!

Let's see color photos in Chipmunks! You and your child will find pictures of chipmunks with short, simplified text for children learning to read, listen, or those who like picture books. This is a stock photo book of animals that asks questions about the pictures shown, to encourage interaction and responses from the child. Note when you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

Do you want to be amazed by turtle pictures? Let's see color photos of turtles! You and your child will find pictures of turtles with short, simplified text for children learning to read or those who like picture books. Turtles: Photos and Fun Facts for Kids is book 81 in the Kids Learn with Pictures series. This book is centered around a clear concept: seeing pictures of turtles. 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.

Learn the ins and outs of building a business by making the most amazing lemonade stand ever. Most kids set up a lemonade stand on a hot summer day, make a few dollars, and then go home. But a lemonade stand can be much bigger. Kids are capable of so much if given the right tools and motivation. Sip gives you both. You will learn: How to make the best lemonade your neighborhood has ever tasted, how to sell enough lemonade to buy an XBOX or Playstation all by yourself, and how to accept credit cards from grown-ups. But those are just the beginning.

You've been talking about writing your book for years. Ideas are swirling around in your mind, but how will you begin? In Non-Fiction Formula, Shelley Kaehr breaks down the process she and hundreds of her students have used to successfully write books. Shelley gives you a series of simple steps to outline your book so you can finally make your writing dream come true.

Do you dream of becoming a published author and positioning yourself as an industry authority? Well the only way to make that dream a reality is to just write the damn book! In this book, Chloë Bisson shares a comprehensive roadmap for entrepreneurs who genuinely want to share their expertise, inspire others and leave a lasting legacy through writing and publishing their own book.

Thomas B. Allen’s expertise in military history and strategy is combined with Roger MacBride Allen’s knowledge of technology to reveal a lesser-known yet fascinating side of the 16th president of the United States. Their authoritative narrative reveals Lincoln as our nation’s first hands-on commander in chief, whose appreciation for the power of technology plays a critical role in the North’s Civil War victory over the less-developed South.

Do you want to be amazed by elephant pictures? Let's look at color photos of elephants! You and your child will find pictures of elephants along with short, simplified text for children learning to read or listen to and for those who like picture books. Elephants: Photos and Fun Facts for Kids is book two of the Kids Learn with Pictures series.

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.

When was the last time you had writer's block? You wanted very badly to write, but you couldn't think of what to write about! This collection of writing prompts will get your creative juices flowing and having you fill up page after page in no time, at all! This collection of writing prompts is a powerful and useful reference to use whenever you need something to kick-start your writing! And best of all, you have no excuse to not get started right away!