Nonfiction Books

Wildlife Conservation Technology
written by Tracy Sue Walker
Lerner Books ¤ Searchlight Books: Saving Animals with Science series
also available from: Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, BAM, and Amazon

From thermal devices spotting poachers to using facial recognition to track animals, technology is reshaping conservation. Young readers discover how technology protects wild animals.

Bionic Animals
written by Tracy Sue Walker
Lerner Books ¤ Searchlight Books: Saving Animals with Science series
also available from: Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, BAM, and Amazon

An elephant lost part of a front leg and had trouble getting around. How could people help? With science! Experts used trial and error to find the best model for the elephant’s new leg and then they built it. From dogs to sea turtles, discover how bionics is helping injured animals everywhere.

Saving Endangered Species
written by Tracy Sue Walker
Lerner Books ¤ Searchlight Books: Saving Animals with Science series
also available from: Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, BAM, and Amazon

Thousands of animals are endangered. Scientists are working to save these species through captive breeding and releasing the animals into the wild. Young readers discover practical ways they can help animals in their community.

Spotlight on Germany
written by Tracy Sue Walker
Lerner Books ¤ Countries on the World Stage series
also available from: Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, BAM, and Amazon

With the fourth-largest economy in the world, Germany is known for its car manufacturing and engineering. Learn more about Germany from its founding to modern leaders. Discover the Holocaust and how the country honors the victims. Then uncover Germany’s challenges from climate change to conflicts in Europe. As one of Europe’s largest and most powerful countries, Germany is an important global superpower.

Spotlight on Russia
written by Tracy Sue Walker
Lerner Books ¤ Countries on the World Stage series
also available from: Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, BAM, and Amazon

Russia is a world power. Stretching from eastern Europe to northern Asia, Russia is the world’s largest country. Over 140 million people live in Russia. Follow the country’s history from being part of the Soviet Union to becoming its own nation. Then learn about Russia’s economy, government, and current events, and discover how Russia’s future will impact the rest of the world.

Spotlight on the United Kingdom
written by Tracy Sue Walker
Lerner Books ¤ Countries on the World Stage series
also available from: Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, BAM, and Amazon

The United Kingdom is a world power. Made up of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the UK covers about 94,000 square miles. Learn about key leaders from the monarchs that ruled to modern prime ministers. Then discover the UK’s branches of government and important parts of the country’s economy. Discover challenges the UK faces and look to the nation’s future.

Spotlight on the United States
written by Tracy Sue Walker
Lerner Books ¤ Countries on the World Stage series
also available from: Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, BAM, and Amazon

The United States is a global superpower. With fifty states and sixteen territories, the US is the world’s fourth largest country. More than 331 million people call the US home. Learn more about the US from its first peoples to its presidents. Discover the nation’s three branches of government. Then uncover the US’s challenges from climate change to becoming a fairer country. The US’s decisions on these topics will impact the rest of the world.

Dale Earnhardt Jr: Racing Royalty
written by Tracy Sue Walker
Lerner Books ¤ Epic Sports Bios series
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. is one of the greatest drivers in racing. He won 26 NASCAR races and two Daytona 500s before retiring in 2017. Explore the life and career of one of NASCAR’s biggest stars.

Jesse Owens: Track-and-Field Legend
written by Tracy Sue Walker
Lerner Books ¤ Epic Sports Bios series
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Climate change affects everyone around the globe, but what causes it? Readers explore the science behind the greenhouse effect, where greenhouse gases come from, and what they can do to lower their own carbon footprints.

Wayne Gretzky: The Great One
written by Tracy Sue Walker
Lerner Books ¤ Epic Sports Bios series
also available from: Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, BAM, and Amazon

Raised to play hockey from a young age, Wayne Gretzky made news as a child prodigy. It wasn’t long before he made it to the National Hockey League. As captain, he led his team to win four Stanley Cups. Learn more about Wayne Gretzky’s career and how he became the greatest hockey player of all time.

Causes of Climate Change
written by Tracy Sue Walker
Lerner Books ¤ Spotlight on Climate Change series
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Climate Change Activism
written by Tracy Sue Walker
Lerner Books ¤ Spotlight on Climate Change series
also available from: Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, BAM, and Amazon

Earth’s climate is changing, but many people are working hard and coming up with solutions to fight the climate crisis. From the first Earth Day to Fridays for Future, learn about the rise of climate change activism. Then discover some of the people who are leading activists, such as Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, Vandana Shiva, and Rhiana Gunn-Wright.