Non- Fiction

 

Nonfiction is a type of writing that is based on facts and real events, not invented or made up from the imagination. Some common non-fiction genres are: history, biography, autobiography, science, and art.

Some examples of Non - Fiction Books include: 

Curious Comparisons: A Life-Size Look at The World Around You by Jorge Doneiger

Ages 4-8

This is a book that shows a variety of subjects: machinery, nature, and animals, this book offers a number of interesting subjects for comparison. 

Someday is Now: Clara Luper and the 1958 Oklahoma City Sit-Ins by Olugbemisola Rhuday- Perkovich

Ages 6-9 

This is the story of Clara Luper who is a pioneer for civil rights and nonviolent activism. Although these are big concepts, the story is written in a narrative style so it reads more like a picture book and has words that are manageable, so that kids can focus on the big concepts. 

Chase Space (Young Reader's Edition) by Leland Melvin

Ages 8-12 

This is the story of Leland Melvin, a football player who became a NASA astronaut. This Young Reader's edition is an adaptation of the full-length adult memoir. The story contains details of Melvin's life, and experiences, and also contains experiments and photos.

What's Inside a Flower by Rachel Ignotofsky

Age 4-7 

This is a story that is laid out like a picture book, it features gardens or flowery scenes along with factual information. This book is a great introduction to flowers, from seeds to roots to blooms. Learning how flowers grow gives kids beautiful building blocks of science and inquiry.