Best New Non-Fiction for Kids

Last week I shared my favorite teen books of the year. This week I'll gradually build my list of favorite kids books (again, that I've read so far), starting with non-fiction. These are the ones for those sometimes reluctant readers who are really intrigued with facts and amazing nature photos. These are the ones with inspiring stories or sneaky messages.

Wild Tracks: A Guide to Nature's Footprints by Jim Arnosky

Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau by Jennifer Berne

Nic Bishop Frogs by Nic Bishop

Wolfsnail: A Backyard Predator by Sarah C. Campbell

The Black Book of Colors by Menena Cottin

Dancing to Freedom: The True Story of Mao's Last Dancer by Li Cunxin

Sisters & Brothers: Sibling Relationships in the Animal World by Steve Jenkins & Robin Page

Imaginary Menagerie by Julie Larios

The Way We Work : Getting to Know the Amazing Human Body by David Macaulay

What the World Eats by Peter Menzel & Faith D'Aluisio

Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman by Marc Tyler Nobleman

Trout are Made of Trees by April Pulley Sayre

Ain't Nothing but a Man : My Quest to Find the Real John Henry by Scott Reynolds Nelson & Marc Aronson

10 Things I Can Do to Help My World by Melanie Walsh