Young Adult Nonfiction Books

A debut YA graphic memoir about a Korean-American girl's coming-of-age story--and a coming home story--set between a New Jersey suburb and Seoul, South Korea. Deborah (Jung-Jin) Lee knows she's different. Ever since her family emigrated from South Korea to the United States, she's felt...

There are few issues that elicit such debate as assisted suicide. For some, assisted suicide is an important legal right for those battling fatal issues. For others, it stands for only self-harm and chaos. In this book, legal experts, journalists, activists, and ordinary civilians...

There are few issues that elicit such debate as assisted suicide. For some, assisted suicide is an important legal right for those battling fatal issues. For others, it stands for only self-harm and chaos. In this book, legal experts, journalists, activists, and ordinary civilians...

War had a profound effect on Horace Pippin. Stationed in Europe during World War I, Pippin saw active combat as part of the Harlem Hellfighters regiment, a group of mostly African American soldiers. While he was serving bravely for a country that didn't yet...

As the United States becomes more politically divided, the issue of gerrymandering is at the forefront of political debate. While gerrymandering, or manipulating distinct boundaries for political advantages, has largely negative connotations, few experts agree about the best way to redraw districts. In this...

Animal testing is a controversial issue, with some arguing it is essential to medical advancement and others stating it is cruel and unnecessary. In this book, articles from a variety of viewpoints and individuals, including scientists, government and legal professionals, media outlets, and ordinary...

The first in a series of small group studies for teens and young adults that traces God's story of redemption through the whole Bible, The Gospel-Centered Life in Exodus for Students is a twelve-lesson resource written by Kristen Hatton to teach students how to...

Author: Darryl CunninghamISBN-10: 1908434368ISBN-13: 9781908434364Publisher: Myriad EditionsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/11/2019Pages: 208Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 8.40h x 6.10w x 1.00dAbout the AuthorDarryl Cunningham is a prolific cartoonist and a former health care assistant on an acute psychiatric ward. His is also the author of Supercrash: How to...

At sixteen, Irishman Ernest Shackleton left school, joined the navy and became a legendary explorer. Written by the best-selling author on Polar exploration, this is the story of Shackleton, whose men called him 'The Boss', involving four expeditions to the snow and ice of...

We had to pass where no human being should venture. On the morning of May 28, 1808, Simon Fraser, two clerks, two Native guides, and nineteen voyageurs set out in four frail birch-bark canoes from Fort George on the Pacific slope of the Rocky...

A highly entertaining, myth-busting read for anyone with even a passing interest in science.Hot on the heels of the fascinating compendium Everything You Know About London Is Wrong, this next book in the series, written by author Matt Brown in his trademark humourous style,...

Discover the professional way to colour in with this masterclass from leading artists and art teachers.The colouring-in craze has left many people looking for more interesting creative work that simple colouring in does not satisfy. Masterclass in Colour offers readers ways to take their...

Always wanted thick, strong, shiny, luscious looking locks? Crave beautiful, clear skin, and strong bones and teeth? Let's get to the root of the problem and start with your diet. Beauty Foods is filled with recipes you can make at home that are specifically...

YouTube sensation John D. Ruddy brings history to life with clarity and hilarity in videos that have amassed millions of views around the world. Here, his viral online hit, Manny Man, turns Ireland's tumultuous millennia of history into a fun and easy-to-understand story.Author: John...

Poppy the Penguin comes from a long line of circus performers.But the hardest thing is not juggling, or riding a unicycle - it's telling her mum that she doesn't want to perform any more. A tale of overcoming shyness and a celebration of girl...

You're going to need a bigger sofa... Doctor Who's biggest and most comprehensive monster guide yet, The Monster Vault takes you on the ultimate tour of the Whoniverse, discovering and cataloguing every wonderful and terrifying creature the Doctor has ever encountered. From the notorious...

Discover Bible notes have been helping young people understand and apply the Bible for over a decade. Now, we're turning these popular devotions into a collection of 12 books that covers the major Bible books, events and characters. Discover encourages a daily routine of...

A wonderfully engaging and heartening account of a successful Aboriginal community based at a beautiful beach site in Arnhem Land. Bawaka Country refers to the diverse land, water, animals, plants, rocks, thoughts, and songs that make up their Indigenous homeland of Bawaka. Theirs is...

"Perfect for history buffs, dance enthusiasts, poets, and just about anyone looking for a great story." --School Library Journal (starred review) From the Young People's Poet Laureate Margarita Engle comes a searing novel in verse about the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943. Thousands of...

Written for teens who were adopted, this compassionate workbook will help give you the strength, resilience, and confidence you need to thrive--now and on into adulthood.If you're like many other adopted teens, you may wonder about your birth family. You may question why you...