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- Some kids prefer true stories -- history, biography, memoir, science -- to made-up ones. For kids who'd rather read about how to code, space exploration, the layers of rock and vegetation in the Grand Canyon, or the achievements of Alexander Hamilton than pick up a novel, we've got a great list of titles to check out.
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- "A Fish Named Dog" by Christyne Morrell (3rd Grade) In this short story for 3rd graders, the narrator receives a goldfish instead of the dog she asked from her parents.
- "Impossible to Train" by David Hill (3rd Grade) In this short story for 3rd graders, Bea, Jesse, and Sammy describe how difficult it is to train their pets, but also what they love about them.
- "MVP" by Clare Mishica (3rd Grade) In this short story for 3rd graders, Derek is determined to outscore his teammate Cole and become his basketball’s team MVP, or most valuable player.
- "An Honest Mistake" by Karen Meissner (4th Grade) In this short story for 4th graders, Karie receives a prize for getting a perfect score on her spelling test.
Short Nonfiction Stories. Here, you will find titles, authors, and brief summaries of each nonfiction work. Ada's Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay. Whether your...
While some kids naturally gravitate toward informational writing, those who love a good story often feel that reading nonfiction is a chore. Here are 16 nonfiction books that have gotten rave reviews from young readers.
- What Is Narrative Nonfiction?
- Update: More Lists with Narrative Nonfiction Books
- The Marvelous Thing That Came from A Spring
- The Elephant’s New Shoe: A True Rescue Story by Laurel Neme
- Nacho’s Nachos: The Story Behind The World’S Favorite Snack by Sandra Nickel
Most of us are familiar with what is called “expository nonfiction.” These are the texts that explain the "Bill of Rights" or describe the planets of the solar system. But what exactly is narrative nonfiction? Simply put, it’s a text that gets factual information across in a form that uses many of the elements of storytelling. An author of narrativ...
After falling in love with narrative nonfiction books while writing this article, I kept reading and making lists of all the new books I could find. You can find all the lists if you search the interenet for "Adele Jeunnette Hubpages. You will find links to all the articles I have written. Keep scrolling down; I've written quite a few articles on q...
Ages 5-8; Format: picture book nonfiction;Subjects: toys, inventions, creativity; Pages: 40 It would be great fun to bring in a Slinky and have it walk down an incline as a way of introducing The Marvelous Thing That Came From a Spring to children. The Slinky was a toy that took the U.S. by storm in 1945, but, like many other inventions, it started...
The Elephant’s New Shoeintroduces children to animal conservation and tells the heartwarming tale of a baby elephant, injured terribly by a snare, and the people who worked to save him and help him walk again. The story starts with animal rescuer Nick Marx finding the wounded elephant and working to gain his trust, feeding him and inching closer un...
Most kids are familiar with nachos, but I’ll bet they don’t know that the snacks are actually named after someone, a fellow who worked at a restaurant on the Texas/Mexico border in 1940. InNacho’s Nachos, author Sandra Nickel follows through on her absolutely inspired idea to find out where nachos came from. Turns out, they were devised by a fellow...
Many kids are drawn to nonfiction — and learning about science, history, and geography through illustrated informational books and picture book biographies. Browse our nonfiction picture books and discover tips on how to get the most out of reading nonfiction.
For kids who'd rather read about how to code, space exploration, the layers of rock and vegetation in the Grand Canyon, or the achievements of Alexander Hamilton than pick up a novel, we've got a great list of titles to check out.
Find the best nonfiction children’s book reviews and recommendations for all ages, including picture books for toddlers and preschoolers ages 2 to 5. Before you read, make predictions and ask questions about the books before and during your reading time.
