Non-Fiction Book Lists Archives - Reading Middle Grade

Middle Grade Non-Fiction Books About History

Katie Wickliff — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:10:36 +0000

Gone are the days of boring textbooks and historical accounts that barely skim the surface! Today’s history books are written in a variety of engaging formats and offer diverse perspectives. If you’re searching for engaging nonfiction books for middle grade readers, then you’ve come to the right place. This list of our favorite history books for kids in 3rd-8th grade spans centuries and features various topics, from the Navajo code talkers and chimpanzee astronauts to the great Chicago fire and the history of hip-hop.

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Nonfiction Book Series for Kids

Katie Wickliff — Fri, 31 May 2024 11:43:10 +0000

Nonfiction books are a valuable resource for curious kids, offering them a window into the world. These books allow young readers to explore new places, cultures, animals, people, and historical events. Books in a series often follow a similar format, and this predictability helps kids build reading confidence while developing their vocabulary and comprehension. Today’s nonfiction book series hook readers by sharing information in compelling ways. We love all these series, but especially recommend Weird But True and Unsolved Case Files. Let’s get started with some great nonfiction book series for kids!

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Science Nonfiction Books for Kids

Katie Wickliff — Mon, 13 May 2024 10:51:43 +0000

With their endless curiosity and love of exploration, children are natural scientists. If your child constantly asks “Why?” or “How?” put away the boring textbooks and reference guides! Our favorite science books educate and entertain, nurturing a lifelong love of learning. From interactive experiment guides to inspiring biographies, these are the best science nonfiction books for kids.

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The Best Middle Grade Nonfiction Books

Team Reading Middle Grade — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:08:15 +0000

The best middle grade non-fiction is just as absorbing as middle grade fiction. My favorite brand of middle grade non-fiction is memoirs, especially graphic memoirs. I also enjoy the "self-help" genre, such as books geared to help kids write better, improve their entrepreneurial methods, or find better friendships.

If you're looking to add more middle grade non-fiction to your reading list, then this list will help. I've included food books, graphic memoirs, historical stories, books to help kids write better, and much more.

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The Best Biography Books for Middle School

Evelyn Schwartz — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:35:34 +0000

Ahh, middle school. Those awkward early teen years, brimming with angst and euphoria, are all about kids on the cusp of adolescence, trying to figure out their story and who they will be. Middle schoolers have developed a sense of their own history and are developing their passions that will shape who they are in the years to come. Middle grade biography books are a critical gateway into giving middle schoolers a chance to glimpse the coming-of-age stories of their own idols and heroes. Whether they are ballerinas, civil rights activists, inventors or foodies, there are middle school biography books for kids of all interests on this list. You'll also find the recommended grade levels for each book on this list!

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Nonfiction Audiobooks for Kids

Katie Wickliff — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Nonfiction audiobooks are a great way for kids to become more interested in informational reading, especially when they discover that nonfiction can be as exciting–and in many cases more exciting–than fictional stories. Here’s a list of 20 of our favorite nonfiction audiobooks for kids.

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Bug Books for Kids

Evelyn Schwartz — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 08:18:56 +0000

Do you know a kid who loves the feel of multiple legs crawling on their skin? Do you have a kid who relishes the thought of multiple eyes staring into theirs? Or simply like the idea of getting completely and utterly grossed out? If so, you are in luck! Check out this list of books for kids who love bugs, whether they soar, crawl, zap or sting, this list has it. And of course, by the end of this list you will also learn what is NOT considered a bug (the knowledge might surprise you).

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Nonfiction Books for 8th Graders

Katie Wickliff — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 14:37:08 +0000

8th grade readers are interested in a huge variety of nonfiction books. Some 8th graders are ready for more mature or complex content, while others are fully immersed in middle grade titles. Still others appreciate graphic-heavy books or browsable nonfiction. This list of our favorites includes books that will appeal to every type of 8th-grade reader. Let’s get started!

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Coffee Table Books for Kids

Katie Wickliff — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:05:00 +0000

Coffee table books are a fantastic way to decorate your home while showcasing your family’s interests–including your love of books! Check out our 20 favorite coffee table books that the whole family can enjoy. Want a printable version? Join our Patreon community to get access to printable versions of all our posts. 20 Best Coffee Table Books for

20 Evocative Poetry Books for Kids

Evelyn Schwartz — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

From rhyming couplets, to haikus and free verse, poems are the way most of us first encounter words. Nursery rhymes sung at bedtime, stories with a beat, and words that rhyme all help us learn to read. Often, as adults, we like to sink our teeth into meatier works with intricate plots and a torrent