Popular Nonfiction Books for Teens
Hundreds of books are added to the Library's collection each month. Here are the most popular Nonfiction books for teens.
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Harlem Stomp!: A Cultural History of the Harlem Renaissance
A whirlwind tour of the Harlem Renaissance era of the early 20th century.
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DragonArt: How to Draw Fantastic Dragons and Fantasy Creatures
Illustrated instructions will have you drawing awesome, frightening, and delightful creatures in no time.
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Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
"The greatest minds in the multiverse meet at Strixhaven University. Professors convey fantastic secrets to eager students, and life on campus is frenetic. But danger lurks even here. Campus hijinks mix with mishaps and sinister plots, and it's up to you to save the day. Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos introduces the fantastical setting of Strixhaven University to Dungeons & Dragons, drawn from the multiverse of Magic: The Gathering. It also provides rules for creating characters who are students in one of its five colleges. Characters can explore the setting over the course of four adventures, which can be played together or on their own. Each describes an academic year filled with scholarly pursuits, campus shenanigans, exciting friendships, hidden dangers, and perhaps even romance."--Page 4 of cover.
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Biology's Beginnings
"This first of a four-part MITeen series charts the evolution of life science up to the late 1800s, when the origins of the virus was discovered by a baffled Dutch biologist who found a tiny infectious particle destroying tobacco crops"-- Provided by publisher.
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Mindfulness & Self-compassion for Teen ADHD: Build Executive Functioning Skills, Increase Motivation, & Improve Self-confidence
"Attention deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD) and self-compassion experts Mark Bertin and Karen Bluth bring teens powerful skills for overcoming self-criticism and building the executive functioning skills they need to become more confident, resilient, and independent. The book includes mindfulness tools to help teens accept the limitations of ADHD, and self-compassion strategies to help them stop beating themselves up and comparing themselves to their peers."-- Provided by publisher.
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Endometriosis: A Guidebook for Girls
"This book will be the only comprehensive and accessible guide for young women and girls who are or may be struggling with the physical, psychological, and social effects of endometriosis"-- Provided by publisher.
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Heads up Money
An engaging introduction to economics from world markets to personal finance.
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Opening My Eyes Under Water: Essays on Hope, Humanity, and Our Hero Michelle Obama
Inspired by the life and quotations of former first lady Michelle Obama, Opening My Eyes Underwater is a collection of essays penned by bestselling author Ashley Woodfolk. Essays of bullying, heartbreak, racism, and confidence, Ashley taps into her own past and shares those stories that made her who she is today as she seamlessly weaves in parallel experiences that both she and Mrs. Obama have faced in their separate childhoods as well as their adult lives.
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Careers in Green Energy: Fueling the World With Renewable Resources
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