Nonfiction for Middle Schoolers

It's Disgusting--And We Ate It!: True Food Facts from Around the World--And Throughout History!

by James E. Solheim Illustrated by Eric Brace

How about a nice dish of Colonial Squirrel Pie with a side of milkweed shoots? If that doesn't grab you, you might think about trying some Garbage Stew, just like they made in medieval England. But if you're feeling a little tired and need a boost, your best bet is roasted spiders.

Encyclopedia of Planet Earth: Encyclopedia of Planet Earth

by Anna Claybourne

Packed with stunning photos, beautiful illustrations, and engaging details, this comprehensive overview of the structure and development of our planet explores climate and weather, earthquakes and volcanoes, plants and animals, and much more.

The Great Brain Book: An Inside Look at the Inside of Your Head

by H. P. Newquist , Harvey P. Newquist

The human brain is an amazingly complex and powerful organ. With its interesting text and detailed illustrations and photos, this book describes the various parts of the brain and their functions. The history of man's quest to understand the brain is len

Ripley's Believe It Or Not!: Special Edition 2009

by Inc. Scholastic

Over 700 of the world's most extraordinary, shocking, and compelling facts from the collection of Robert Ripley are shown — including amazing new oddities that have to be seen to be believed!

Dangerous Creature Records

Series: Guinness World Records

by Ryan Herndon

Piranha, sharks, crocodiles, tigers, and "killer" bees are all described and shown in action in this "Guiness" series book of animal records.

HOW TO SPEAK CAT

by Sarah Whitehead

Become fluent in "feline"!

If your cat could talk, what would she say?

Animals in the House: A History of Pets and People

by Sheila Keenan

Everything you've ever wanted to know and more about our favorite companions. Animals in the House scampers through the history of pets and people and takes a closer look at today's most popular pets.