Non-fictional Information Books
abilities. These books may be about science, the arts, math,
sports, or history.
Keep in mind that non-fiction may be more difficult for a child to
understand than fictional stories due to content and the structure of
the text. Most fictional stories follow a set story formula.
Informational texts, on the other hand, are organized differently.
They may be organized chronologically, by cause and effect,
topically or several other ways. This makes the text often more
difficult for children who are more used to standard fictional story
lines. Keep this in mind when choosing non-fictional books with
your child.
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A collection of excellent non-fiction books
for young readers. For titles click the link
above.
Books
Several authors
These picture books are wonderful
introductions to many basic science
principles. They cover topics from
weather to health and present scientific
information accurately and in an easy to
understand and read text.
by Aliki
This outstanding book mixes stunning art and
informative text to describe a subject of endless
fascination to many children.
Gail Gibbons is a leading author of
non-fiction books for children. Her vivid
art and clear text make her books
attractive and are eagerly read by children
across the United States. :For some of her
many titles check out the Book Nuts Gail
Gibbons Page.
Jean Craighead George
These books depict normal life in a variety
of earth's habitats and are written by a
Newbery award winning author. Several of
the titles have been recognized as an
outstanding science trade book by the
National Science Teachers Association.
One Day in the Alpine Tundra
One Day in the Desert
One Day in the Prairie
One Day in the Tropical Rainforest
One Day in the Woods
Death, Smallpox, Aids
by James Cross Giblin
This multi-award winning non-fictional
book for older students explores three
diseases that have changed the course of
history -- the bubonic plague, smallpox
and AIDS. Giblin makes non-fiction
fascinating and this book is no exception --
an outstanding title for middle schoolers
and up.
