Young Adult Nonfiction

Introduction
Part 1: Nonfiction Genres
Chapter 1-True Adventure
Definition
Appeal
Chapter Organization
Survival and Disaster Stories
Sports Adventures
War Stories
Explorations, Travel, and Historical Adventures
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Chapter 2-True Crime
Definition
Appeal
Chapter Organization
Cons and Crimes: Solved and Unsolved
Crime and Crime Science
Intrigue and Espionage
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Part 2: Life Stories
Chapter 3-Memoirs and Autobiographies
Definition
Appeal
Chapter Organization
Coming-of-Age
Overcoming Adversity
Working Life Memoirs
Humorous Memoirs
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Chapter 4-Biography
Definition
Collection Development of the Biography Collection
Chapter Organization
American Presidents and Other Political Leaders
Outstanding in Their Fields: Professional Biographies
Change-Makers and Activists
Historical Biography
Partner and Group Biographies
Biography Collections
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Reference
Part 3: Nonfiction Subject Interests
Chapter 5-History
Appeal
Chapter Organization
Defining Times
History's Darkest Hours
Human Cruelties
Natural Disasters and Disease Epidemics
Micro-histories
Historical Biography: Ordinary People in Extraordinary Times
Ideas of History
New Perspectives
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Chapter 6-Science, Math, and the Environment
Definition
Appeal
Chapter Organization
General Sciences
Adventures in Science
How Things Work
General
Transportation
Micro-science
Environmental Writing
Animals
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Reference
Chapter 7-Sports
Definition
Appeal
Chapter Organization
Sports Biographies
General Information and Statistics
The Greatest Games
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Chapter 8-All about You
Definition
Appeal
Chapter Organization
Personal Growth
Health and Wellness
Relationships and Sex
Tough Stuff
Career Directions
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References
Chapter 9-How To
Definition
Appeal
Chapter Organization
General Crafts
Beauty and Style
Beauty
Style
Art and Design
Drawing
Techniques
Manga and Anime
Cooking
Technology
Survival Skills
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Reference
Chapter 10-The Arts
Definition
Appeal
Chapter Organization
Art and Artists
Music and Dance
Film and Television
Literature and Language
Grammar and Writing
Books and Authors
Poetry
About Poetry and Poets
Verse Biographies and Memoirs
Folklore, Myths, and Legends
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Chapter 11-Social Justice and the World
Definition
Appeal
Chapter Organization
Popular Media and Culture
Religion
Social Concerns and Issues
Activism and Awareness
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References

Appendix A: Nonfiction Readers' Advisory Resources for YA Librarians
Appendix B: Library Vendors and Wholesalers
Appendix C: Bibliography
Author / Title Index
Subject Index