Out in the Cold: Frosty Non-Fiction for Kids

Updated November 13, 2025
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Just in case : saving seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault
Clendenan, Megan
Psst . . . Guess what? 800 miles from the North Pole, buried deep in a mountain, the Svalbard Seed Vault holds priceless treasure. Seeds! Perfect for 5-8-year-old future conservationists, this is a fascinating glimpse into a unique conservation collection, highlighting the importance...
Arctic childhood
Metchooyeah, Jillian
Paper Book
Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about life in the Arctic with this fun-filled nonfiction reader-carefully leveled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 1: An Arctic Childhood will introduce kids to the unique way of life of Pauloosie...
Over and under the snow
Messner, Kate.
Paper Book
Over the snow, the world is hushed and white. But under the snow exists a secret kingdom of squirrels and snow hares, bears and bullfrogs, and many other animals that live through the winter safe and warm, awake and busy, under the snow. Discover the wonder and activity that lies beneath winter's...
Can you survive the schoolchildren's blizzard? : an interactive history adventure
Collins, Ailynn
Paper Book
It is January 12, 1888, and you are caught by surprise by a powerful blizzard that sweeps across the Midwest. Dangerously cold temperatures, high winds, and deep snow make travel nearly impossible. Will you be able to find your way home through the storm after leaving school? Can you find your...
Arctic Ocean shipwrecks
Parkin, Michelle
Paper Book
What caused Titanic to sink? Where did divers find the Erebus and Terror shipwrecks? Learn how, when, and where some of history's most famous ships sank and who discovered them in this fascinating series. Have you read them all?
Snow leopard vs. wild yak
Downs, Kieran
Paper Book
High in the Himalayas, the weather is harsh, and food is scarce. Few animals have what it takes to survive. But the snow leopard and the wild yak have adapted to thrive. Between the covers of this book, readers will uncover each animal's secrets to survival, from fur-covered paws to sharp horns....
Tenzing Norgay
S?chez Vegara, Ma Isabel
Paper Book
From the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Tenzing Norgay, one of the first two people to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953.   When Tenzing was young, he spent much of his...
Togo to the rescue : how a heroic husky saved the lives of children in Alaska
Potter, Me?lisande
Paper Book
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection * You may know Balto--now explore the true story of Togo, the heroic Siberian Husky who traveled through a terrifying blizzard to help deliver life-saving medicine to children in need. "A...
Snowboarding
Vonder Brink, Tracy
In this book, early fluent readers will discover the STEM concepts behind snowboarding, including how snowboarders gain enough momentum to do gravity-defying tricks. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the science behind this...
Arctic & Antarctic
Taylor, Barbara
Paper Book
With more than 33 million copies sold globally, introduce kids to the world's icy polar regions with the groundbreaking Eyewitness series. The iconic Eyewitness is back in a new and improved format to be passed down through the generations, with a fresh new look, the latest...
Winter sports
Fraser, Finley
Paper Book
Skis and snowboards zipping down the hill, ice skates carving their way along a frozen pond, and so much more. Which winter sports do you play? Explore all about winter sports through simple, inviting text paired with vibrant images for seasons of fun!
Narwhal : unicorn of the Arctic
Fleming, Candace
Paper Book
Venture to the Arctic Ocean and discover real life underwater unicorns--narwhals--in this stunningly illustrated nonfiction picture book. A HORN BOOK AND BOOKLIST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR You are a narwhal. Shy... Swift... Small...
Across the ice : how we saved the Ojibwe Horse
Whitecrow, Darcy
Paper Book
"Across the Ice tells this little-known story through the gentle voice of Nookomis, along with glowing illustrations in a vibrant palette and clean, crisp lines...This gorgeous book is a must-read in ELA and social-studies classes." --Booklist (starred review) ...
Waiting for winter : a true story of resilience and joy in the face of climate change
Gorman, Stephen
Journey to the Arctic, where polar bears must await the arrival of winter. With stunning photographs from award-winning professional wildlife photographer Stephen Gorman, Waiting for Winter tells the story of a group of polar bears living in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Each year, these...
A winter treasury of recipes, crafts, and wisdom
Ferraro-Fanning, Angela
Paper Book
This charmingly illustrated seasonal treasury of nature-based crafts, baking recipes, and gardening projects for the winter celebrates the homesteading lifestyle with self-sufficient and eco-friendly fun. Locally printed on 100% recycled paper, Little Homesteader: A Winter Treasury of...

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