Out in the Cold: Frosty Non-Fiction for Kids

Updated December 1, 2025
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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) ...
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?
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...
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...
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...
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....
Snowboarding
Vonder Brink, Tracy
Paper Book
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...
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...
A winter treasury of recipes, crafts, and wisdom
Ferraro-Fanning, Angela
Ebook

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