Actual Factual Files is a new Workman Kids series from author Ali Adams.
These books feature short chapters, informative illustrations, and a glossary in the back, making them a great option for emerging readers who want more information but still enjoy strong visual elements.
The first two books — Ancient Egypt and Outer Space — are out now. Greek Mythology is expected to hit bookstores in February 2027. These are sure to be a hit in libraries, classrooms and at home.
Learn more about the books below.
ACTUAL FACTUAL FILES: ANCIENT EGYPT, by Ali Adams, Workman Kids, June 16, 2026, Paperback, $6.99 (ages 7-10)
Crack open this fascinating book and become an expert on everything Egypt, from pyramids and pharaohs to mummies and tomb raiders. Clever design, engaging text, and easy-to-understand explanations will make amateur Egyptologists out of any elementary reader—just beware of the Curse of the Pharaohs …
Actual Factual Files: Ancient Egypt is a friendly, fascinating, and full-of-facts book with supportive features that will make learning about Ancient Egypt accessible to any kid who loves reading non-fiction, is looking for an engaging series they can’t put down. With short chapters, informative illustrations, and a glossary in the back, kids will stay engaged as they learn all about pharaohs, pyramids, and even … a mummy curse!
Actual Factual Files is a new nonfiction series for fans of Who/What Is? who are looking for understandable, highly-engaging books on the most popular topics for elementary school readers. Each book in the series stands alone and can be read in any order. —Synopsis provided by Workman Kids
ACTUAL FACTUAL FILES: OUTER SPACE, by Ali Adams, Workman Kids, June 16, 2026, Paperback, $6.99 (ages 7-10)
Dig into the this exciting book and become an expert on everything astronomy, from planets and constellations to stars and space travel. Clever design, engaging text, and easy-to-understand explanations will make amateur astronauts out of any elementary reader.
Actual Factual Files: Outer Space, the second book in a new series, helps elementary readers become know-it-alls about outer space. This friendly, fascinating, and full-of-facts book has supportive features to make learning about space accessible to any kid who loves reading non-fiction, is looking for a source for a school or book report, or wants an engaging series they can’t put down.
With short chapters, informative illustrations, and a glossary in the back, kids will stay engaged as they learn all about planets, galaxies, black holes, astronauts, the future of space travel, and more. —Synopsis provided by Workman Kids
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