Notes from the Nest: 50 Noteworthy Nonfiction Books to Read


 

 

Welcome to the second instalment of Notes from the Nest! A blog series where we look at the past to highlight fifty years of great books.

Today, we’re diving into the vast and wondrous world of… nonfiction books! Over the past 50 years, Owlkids Books has inspired, informed, and engaged readers with our wide selection of nonfiction titles. To celebrate these wonderful books, we’d like to take a moment to remember 50 awesome backlist nonfiction that taught us all about the world around us!

Let’s start with these books on cultures and traditions around the globe:

Learn something new about the world!

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Interested in all things science?

Take a deep dive into these scientific findings

      

Check out some sweet animal photography!

Adorable reads from wildlife expert Suzi Eszterhas!

         

 It’s time to ask the important questions …

Read the Do Animals! series to get some answers

     

Time to get philosophical …

Find connection, meaning, and yourself with these reads

   You Are Never Alone  A Last Goodbye

Get the facts on a diverse selection of topics!

Something for everyone!

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Here are the recs for your next social studies lesson:

Books to discuss in the classroom:

     

Learn about the environment!

Examine the beauty of nature with these titles

     

Here’s some more for you, animal lovers!

Books for every nature enthusiast!

     Cover of Dig Dance Dive. 

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Thanks for celebrating 50 great nonfiction reads with us! Stay tuned for our next blog for a review of our JLG best books selections from over the years!

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