Struggling readers, reluctant readers, and wiggly readers all benefit from exposure to short nonfiction books. Primarily because in these books, they can jump around in their reading sequence. That means that kids can read whatever strikes their fancy in any order that they wish. For those wiggly readers, they can take breaks in nonfiction without losing comprehension momentum. Because … [Read more...]
New Middle-Grade Nonfiction Winter 2019
If you're like me, you will want to read these middle-grade nonfiction books and then recommend them to the young readers you know. You might also want to read: Nonfiction Books for 8-Year-Olds Nonfiction Books for 9-Year-Olds Nonfiction Books for 10-Year-Olds Nonfiction Books for 11-Year-Olds Nonfiction Books for 12-Year-Olds New Middle-Grade Nonfiction Winter 2019 Rocket to … [Read more...]
What are the Best Greek Mythology Books for Kids?
Kids love Greek mythology books. Especially if they're action-packed, funny, and adventurous like Percy Jackson or Myth-O-Mania! Greek myths get growing readers reading both nonfiction and fiction which is skill-building and enriching. The nonfiction mythology books on this list often motivate kids to challenge themselves to read more difficult texts than they normally would. Watch how much … [Read more...]
Nonfiction Picture Books About Animals (Winter 2019)
What will you find on the new shelf at the library? Here are the nonfiction book titles about animals that are worth checking out or buying. Nonfiction Picture Books About Animals (Winter 2019) Dingo by Claire Saxby, illustrated by Tannya Harricks NOCTURNAL / AUSTRALIAN ANIMAL Evocative illustrations with visibly painted brush strokes grabbed my interest right away. But I liked the text, … [Read more...]
Best Nonfiction Children’s Books of 2018
These best 2018 nonfiction children's books --picture books, chapter books, and biographies-- merit reading and re-reading and buying for your home, classroom, or library as they are all high-quality with engaging writing that makes the book's information relevant, memorable, and interesting. Happy reading! Don't miss: Best Picture Books of 2018 Best Chapter Books of 2018 Best Nonfiction … [Read more...]
New Nonfiction Books
I'm excited for this nonfiction book list because there are so many great books! Many of these, you'll soon see on my best of the year list. New Nonfiction Books (Early Winter 2018) Balance the Birds by Susie Ghahremani This book simplifies the math concept of weights and balances as birds land and leave the tree branches in captivating, whimsical illustrations. Ode to an Onion Pablo … [Read more...]
More Notable Nonfiction Books From 2018
Some researchers have theorized that the reading decline after 3rd grade is because children are not able to comprehend nonfiction as well as they comprehend fiction. True or not, we know that kids are expected to read informational texts much more in the upper grades, middle school, and high school so we must be intentional about asking them to practice reading nonfiction. Providing children with … [Read more...]
Informative Biographies for Children Ages 7 – 17 (New in 2018)
Many kids need encouragement to read biographies but do it -- it's a valuable thing to do. Why? Because biographies show that ordinary people can have extraordinary lives. It helps children be self-reflective, particularly if parents and teachers use biographies for discussion and reflection. Not to mention, reading nonfiction is an important part of developing a well-rounded skill … [Read more...]
New Nonfiction Books Summer 2018
Looking to keep your growing readers reading informational texts? Here are some new nonfiction titles-- for preschool up to high-school age kids. Don't miss ogling the artwork in What Can a Citizen Do? or reading about the determined Grandma Gatewood or learning more about the Syrian situation in the graphic novel, Unwanted. New Nonfiction Books Summer 2018 So Many Sounds by Tim … [Read more...]
3 New Inspirational Girl-Power Middle Grade Books
These girl-powered middle-grade books feature the true stories of girls and women who achieved amazing things with creativity, hard work, and determination. Use them in the classroom or at home to show your children possibilities -- the possibilities of dreaming big and achieving those dreams. Middle-Grade NonFiction: Female Leaders and Entrepreneurs Girl CEO Priceless Advice from … [Read more...]
Learn About Animals: New Nonfiction Books for Ages 4 – 14
If your child enjoys reading about animal life, you'll want to know about these new books. From picture to comics to nonfiction middle-grade, there is something for every age and most interests on this list of new books for kids. Learn About Animals: New Nonfiction Books for Ages 4 - 14 Walk This Wild World: Lift the Flap by Sam Brewster Starting with the Arctic, visit different ecosystems on … [Read more...]
Outstanding Beginning Nonfiction Biographies for Ages 7 – 10
I want to highlight two excellent nonfiction biography series for beginning readers, ages 7 to 10, one called Little Guides to Great Lives and the other called The Story Of. Having taught this age group, I always struggled to find interesting nonfiction text for my students to read. Because, as you know, kids need to read both fiction and nonfiction (also called expository.) When I'd test a … [Read more...]