New Titles

Car and driver


Provides basic information about the use and maintenance of autos as well as the personal skills needed, car insurance, understanding the law, and dangerous driving habits to avoid. Includes photos and a glossary. Reading level: 4.0. Interest level: 7-12.
Date Published:2022

Jack and the beanstalk

Thielges, Alissa, 1995-,


Booklist, A boy climbs to the top of a giant beanstalk where he uses his quick wits to outsmart a giant and make his and his mother's fortune. Includes factual sidebars, discussion of fairy tale traits, and glossary. Reading level: 2.9. Interest level: 1-4.
Date Published:2023

Slimy and smelly animal weapons and defenses

Bolte, Mari,


Disgusting defenses -- Poop power -- Something smells -- Super slimy -- Acid wash. Explores how animals with slimy and smelly adaptations use these to protect themselves from predators and obtain food. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and additional resources. Reading level: 3.7. Interest level: 4-6.
Date Published:2025

Zimbabwe

Reynolds, Donna, 1976-,


Geography -- History -- Government -- The economy -- The environment -- The people today -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts and festivals -- Fun and play -- Food. School Library Journal, Investigates the culture of the country of Zimbabwe, discussing the country's different religions, geography, government, economy, environment, language, and art. Reading level: 5.4. Interest level: 2-5.
Date Published:2024

Geography -- History -- Government -- The economy -- The environment -- The people today -- Lifestyle -- Religion -- Language -- Arts and festivals -- Fun and play -- Food. School Library Journal, Investigates the culture of the country of Zimbabwe, discussing the country's different religions, geography, government, economy, environment, language, and art. Reading level: 5.4. Interest level: 2-5.

Date Published:2024

Workplace readiness


Entering the workforce -- Skills and training -- Applying for a job -- The job interview. Offers a full-color guide to living independently that describes how to search for and secure a job. Includes a discussion of occupational training and how to excel during an interview. Reading level: 4.3. Interest level: 9-12.
Date Published:2022

What video game designers need to know

Reeves, Diane Lindsey, 1959-,


Introduces the kinds of tasks video game designers do every day on the job and discusses the expert skills, knowledge, and tools they need to have to do their jobs well. Includes photographs and a glossary. Reading level: 5.2. Interest level: 4-7.
Date Published:2026

What veterinarians need to know

Rhatigan, Joe,


In the know -- Veterinarians know ... how to keep animals healthy -- Veterinarians know ... how to make a living caring for animals -- Veterinarians know ... the tools of the trade -- Veterinarians know ... how to work with animals safely -- Veterinarians know ... how to find the job they want -- Stop, think, and write -- Things to do if you want to be a veterinarian. School Library Journal, Introduces young readers to the occupation of being a veterinarian, outlining the skills, knowledge, and tools they need to do their jobs well and various jobs within the industry. Includes photographs, questions, an activity, tips for becoming a veterinarian, a glossary, and further resources. Reading level: 4.5. Interest level: 4-7.
Date Published:2024

In the know -- Veterinarians know ... how to keep animals healthy -- Veterinarians know ... how to make a living caring for animals -- Veterinarians know ... the tools of the trade -- Veterinarians know ... how to work with animals safely -- Veterinarians know ... how to find the job they want -- Stop, think, and write -- Things to do if you want to be a veterinarian. School Library Journal, Introduces young readers to the occupation of being a veterinarian, outlining the skills, knowledge, and tools they need to do their jobs well and various jobs within the industry. Includes photographs, questions, an activity, tips for becoming a veterinarian, a glossary, and further resources. Reading level: 4.5. Interest level: 4-7.

Date Published:2024

What social workers need to know

Reeves, Diane Lindsey, 1959-,


Introduction: In the know -- Social workers know ... that life gets tough sometimes -- Social workers know ... all about helping people ... Social workers know ... the tools of the trade -- Social workers know ... how to work safely -- Social workers know ... How to find the job they want -- Stop, think, write -- Things to do if you want to be a social worker. Introduces the kinds of tasks social workers do every day on the job and discusses the expert skills, knowledge, and tools they need to have to do their jobs well. Includes photographs and a glossary. Reading level: 5.2. Interest level: 4-7.
Date Published:2026

Introduction: In the know -- Social workers know ... that life gets tough sometimes -- Social workers know ... all about helping people ... Social workers know ... the tools of the trade -- Social workers know ... how to work safely -- Social workers know ... How to find the job they want -- Stop, think, write -- Things to do if you want to be a social worker. Introduces the kinds of tasks social workers do every day on the job and discusses the expert skills, knowledge, and tools they need to have to do their jobs well. Includes photographs and a glossary. Reading level: 5.2. Interest level: 4-7.

Date Published:2026

What robotics engineers need to know

Reeves, Diane Lindsey, 1959-,


Introduction: In the know -- Robotics engineers know ... how robots can change the future -- Robotics engineers know ... all about robotics -- Robotics engineers know ... the tools of the trade -- Robotics engineers know ... how to work safely -- Robotics engineers know .. how to find the job they want -- Stop, think, and write -- Things to do if you want to be a robotics engineer. Introduces the kinds of tasks robotics engineers do every day on the job and discusses the expert skills, knowledge, and tools they need to have to do their jobs well. Includes photographs and a glossary. Reading level: 5.7. Interest level: 4-7.
Date Published:2026

Introduction: In the know -- Robotics engineers know ... how robots can change the future -- Robotics engineers know ... all about robotics -- Robotics engineers know ... the tools of the trade -- Robotics engineers know ... how to work safely -- Robotics engineers know .. how to find the job they want -- Stop, think, and write -- Things to do if you want to be a robotics engineer. Introduces the kinds of tasks robotics engineers do every day on the job and discusses the expert skills, knowledge, and tools they need to have to do their jobs well. Includes photographs and a glossary. Reading level: 5.7. Interest level: 4-7.

Date Published:2026

What plumbers need to know

Reeves, Diane Lindsey, 1959-,


Introduction: In the know -- Plumbers know ... how to go with the flow -- Plumbers know ... all about plumbing -- Plumbers know ... the tools of the trade -- Plumbers know ... how to work safely --- Plumbers know ... how to find the job they want -- Stop, think, and write -- Things to do if you want to be a plumber. Introduces the kinds of tasks plumbers do every day on the job and discusses the expert skills, knowledge, and tools they need to have to do their jobs well. Includes photographs and a glossary. Reading level: 5.1. Interest level: 4-7.
Date Published:2026

Introduction: In the know -- Plumbers know ... how to go with the flow -- Plumbers know ... all about plumbing -- Plumbers know ... the tools of the trade -- Plumbers know ... how to work safely --- Plumbers know ... how to find the job they want -- Stop, think, and write -- Things to do if you want to be a plumber. Introduces the kinds of tasks plumbers do every day on the job and discusses the expert skills, knowledge, and tools they need to have to do their jobs well. Includes photographs and a glossary. Reading level: 5.1. Interest level: 4-7.

Date Published:2026

What pilots need to know

Reeves, Diane Lindsey, 1959-,


In the know -- Pilots know ... how airplanes fly -- Pilots know ... how to earn their wings -- Pilots know ... how cockpits work -- Pilots know ... how to fly safely -- Pilots know ... how to find the job they want -- Stop, think, and write -- Things to do if you want to be a pilot. School Library Journal, Introduces young readers to the occupation of being a pilot, outlining the skills, knowledge, and tools they need to do their jobs well and various jobs within the industry. Includes photographs, questions, an activity, tips for becoming a pilot, a glossary, and further resources. Reading level: 5.0. Interest level: 4-7.
Date Published:2024

In the know -- Pilots know ... how airplanes fly -- Pilots know ... how to earn their wings -- Pilots know ... how cockpits work -- Pilots know ... how to fly safely -- Pilots know ... how to find the job they want -- Stop, think, and write -- Things to do if you want to be a pilot. School Library Journal, Introduces young readers to the occupation of being a pilot, outlining the skills, knowledge, and tools they need to do their jobs well and various jobs within the industry. Includes photographs, questions, an activity, tips for becoming a pilot, a glossary, and further resources. Reading level: 5.0. Interest level: 4-7.

Date Published:2024

What nurse practitioners need to know

Reeves, Diane Lindsey, 1959-,


In the know -- Nurse practitioners know ... how to make a difference -- Nurse practitioners know ... how the human body works -- Nurse practitioners know ... how to use medical tools -- Nurse practitioners know ... how to practice medicine safely -- Nurse practitioners know ... how to find the job they want -- Stop, think, and write -- Things to do if you want to be a nurse practitioner. School Library Journal, Introduces young readers to the occupation of being a nurse practitioner, outlining the skills, knowledge, and tools they need to do their jobs well and various jobs within the industry. Includes photographs, questions, an activity, tips for becoming a nurse practitioner, a glossary, and further resources. Reading level: 4.9. Interest level: 4-7.
Date Published:2024

In the know -- Nurse practitioners know ... how to make a difference -- Nurse practitioners know ... how the human body works -- Nurse practitioners know ... how to use medical tools -- Nurse practitioners know ... how to practice medicine safely -- Nurse practitioners know ... how to find the job they want -- Stop, think, and write -- Things to do if you want to be a nurse practitioner. School Library Journal, Introduces young readers to the occupation of being a nurse practitioner, outlining the skills, knowledge, and tools they need to do their jobs well and various jobs within the industry. Includes photographs, questions, an activity, tips for becoming a nurse practitioner, a glossary, and further resources. Reading level: 4.9. Interest level: 4-7.

Date Published:2024

What logistics managers need to know

Reeves, Diane Lindsey, 1959-,


Introduction : In the know -- Logistics managers know ... how to move things along -- Logistics managers know ... all about logistics -- Logistics managers know ... the tools of the trade -- Logistics managers know ... how to work safely -- Logistics managers know ... how to find the job they want -- Stop, think, and write -- Things to do if you want to be a logistics manager. Examines the role of logistics managers by outlining the essential knowledge, skills, and tools used to keep goods moving efficiently across supply chains. Describes professional responsibilities and operational focuses such as coordination, scheduling, and problem solving within transportation and distribution networks. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources. Reading level: 5.4. Interest level: 4-7.
Date Published:2026

Introduction : In the know -- Logistics managers know ... how to move things along -- Logistics managers know ... all about logistics -- Logistics managers know ... the tools of the trade -- Logistics managers know ... how to work safely -- Logistics managers know ... how to find the job they want -- Stop, think, and write -- Things to do if you want to be a logistics manager. Examines the role of logistics managers by outlining the essential knowledge, skills, and tools used to keep goods moving efficiently across supply chains. Describes professional responsibilities and operational focuses such as coordination, scheduling, and problem solving within transportation and distribution networks. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources. Reading level: 5.4. Interest level: 4-7.

Date Published:2026

What is artificial intelligence

Crane, Cody,


The rise of thinking machines -- Types of AI -- The big truth: Should chatbots help with schoolwork? -- AI in action -- The AI debate -- Animal chat -- Using AI wisely -- True statistics. Booklist, School Library Journal, Explores the history and evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), and describes different types of AI. Highlights different uses for AI in the workplace, at home, and online, and examines the dangers of AI. Discusses ways to use AI wisely. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, statistics, a timeline, a glossary, and additional resources. Reading level: 5.0. Interest level: 3-5.
Date Published:2026

The rise of thinking machines -- Types of AI -- The big truth: Should chatbots help with schoolwork? -- AI in action -- The AI debate -- Animal chat -- Using AI wisely -- True statistics. Booklist, School Library Journal, Explores the history and evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), and describes different types of AI. Highlights different uses for AI in the workplace, at home, and online, and examines the dangers of AI. Discusses ways to use AI wisely. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, statistics, a timeline, a glossary, and additional resources. Reading level: 5.0. Interest level: 3-5.

Date Published:2026

What if you had animal feet!

Markle, Sandra,


Horn Book Guide, School Library Connection, Text and color illustrations explore what kinds of feats a kid would be able to accomplish if they had the feet of different animal species. Information about the physical characteristics and abilities of each animal species is also presented. Includes information about how to keep one's feet healthy. Reading level: 4.8. Interest level: 1-3.
Date Published:2024

What if you had animal eyes!

Markle, Sandra,


School Library Journal, Children explore what it would be like to have animal eyes, and highlight what abilities they would have with animal eyes. Includes color photographs and illustrations, fact boxes, and text-related questions. Reading level: 3.1. Interest level: 1-3.
Date Published:2023

What if you had an animal home

Markle, Sandra,


Kirkus Review, Children explore what it would be like to live inside a wild animal's home, and highlight unique features about these habitats. Includes color photographs and illustrations, fact boxes, and text-related questions. Reading level: 4.5. Interest level: 1-4.
Date Published:2024

What firefighters need to know

Reeves, Diane Lindsey, 1959-,


In the know -- Firefighters know ... how fires start -- Firefighters know ... how to stop fires -- Firefighters know ... how to use firefighting tools -- Firefighters know ... how to handle dangerous situations -- Firefighters know ... how to prevent fires -- Firefighters know ... how to find the job they want -- Stop, think, and write -- Things to do if you want to be a firefighter. School Library Journal, Introduces young readers to the occupation of being a firefighter, outlining the skills, knowledge, and tools they need to do their jobs well and various jobs within the industry. Includes photographs, questions, an activity, tips for becoming a firefighter, a glossary, and further resources. Reading level: 4.3. Interest level: 4-7.
Date Published:2024

In the know -- Firefighters know ... how fires start -- Firefighters know ... how to stop fires -- Firefighters know ... how to use firefighting tools -- Firefighters know ... how to handle dangerous situations -- Firefighters know ... how to prevent fires -- Firefighters know ... how to find the job they want -- Stop, think, and write -- Things to do if you want to be a firefighter. School Library Journal, Introduces young readers to the occupation of being a firefighter, outlining the skills, knowledge, and tools they need to do their jobs well and various jobs within the industry. Includes photographs, questions, an activity, tips for becoming a firefighter, a glossary, and further resources. Reading level: 4.3. Interest level: 4-7.

Date Published:2024

What farmers need to know

Rhatigan, Joe,


In the know -- Farmers know ... how to grow good food -- Farmers know ... how to make a living from the land -- Farmers know ... the tools of the trade -- Farmers know ... how to farm safely -- Farmers know ... how to find the job they want -- Stop, think, and write -- Things to do if you want to be a farmer. School Library Journal, Introduces young readers to the occupation of being a farmer, outlining the skills, knowledge, and tools they need to do their jobs well and various jobs within the industry. Includes photographs, questions, an activity, tips for becoming a farmer, a glossary, and further resources. Reading level: 4.4. Interest level: 4-7.
Date Published:2024

In the know -- Farmers know ... how to grow good food -- Farmers know ... how to make a living from the land -- Farmers know ... the tools of the trade -- Farmers know ... how to farm safely -- Farmers know ... how to find the job they want -- Stop, think, and write -- Things to do if you want to be a farmer. School Library Journal, Introduces young readers to the occupation of being a farmer, outlining the skills, knowledge, and tools they need to do their jobs well and various jobs within the industry. Includes photographs, questions, an activity, tips for becoming a farmer, a glossary, and further resources. Reading level: 4.4. Interest level: 4-7.

Date Published:2024

What electricians need to know

Reeves, Diane Lindsey, 1959-,


Introduction: In the know -- Electricians know ... how to turn on the power -- Electricians know ... all about electricity -- Electricians know ... the tools of the trade -- Electricians know ... how to work safely --- Electricians know ... how to find the job they want -- Stop, think, and write -- Things to do if you want to be an electrician. Introduces the kinds of tasks electricians do every day on the job and discusses the expert skills, knowledge, and tools they need to have to do their jobs well. Includes photographs and a glossary. Reading level: 5.3. Interest level: 4-7.
Date Published:2026

Introduction: In the know -- Electricians know ... how to turn on the power -- Electricians know ... all about electricity -- Electricians know ... the tools of the trade -- Electricians know ... how to work safely --- Electricians know ... how to find the job they want -- Stop, think, and write -- Things to do if you want to be an electrician. Introduces the kinds of tasks electricians do every day on the job and discusses the expert skills, knowledge, and tools they need to have to do their jobs well. Includes photographs and a glossary. Reading level: 5.3. Interest level: 4-7.

Date Published:2026