{"id":776,"date":"2022-11-15T15:06:30","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T15:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/litblog.wpengine.com\/?p=776"},"modified":"2023-10-13T02:47:26","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T02:47:26","slug":"best-nonfiction-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/literati.com\/best-kids-books\/by-genre\/nonfiction\/best-nonfiction-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Nonfiction for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If children could win awards for asking questions, yours surely would have received a medal by now, right? (Same.) As their inquisitive young minds grow, now is the perfect time to take advantage of their thirst for information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For that, no genre quenches quite like nonfiction. Nonfiction books can help your young reader develop critical thinking skills and connection-making abilities. Whether their current fascination is astronomy, anatomy, or the concave vertebrae of the Allosaurus, this list of best nonfiction for kids will satisfy young quiz masters everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Life on Earth: Human Body<\/h3>\n \n

By Heather Alexander<\/p>\n \n

\n Calling all parents of future doctors! If your little learner has ever played 20 Questions<\/i> about potty time or tried to count the hairs on their head, this title is for them. With 100 questions and answers about the human body explained in simple yet engaging ways, Life on Earth: Human Body<\/i> is the ultimate informational book for young readers ages 5 to 8. It\u2019s packed with kid-friendly illustrations and has 70 exciting lift-flaps to inspire interaction and make learning even more enticing.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Illumisaurus<\/h3>\n \n

By Lucy Brownridge<\/p>\n \n

\n T-Rex or triceratops? Your dinosaur lover can have every dino-shaped cake and eat it, too, as they go way<\/i> back in time. The highlight of Illumisaurus<\/i> comes when your paleontologist-in-training uses the three-colored viewing lens to explore a kaleidoscope of colorful illustrations. Each color on the lens allows them to discover different facts about the flora, fauna, and majestic reptiles themselves to advance your 5- to 8-year-old to more independent page-turning.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Good Night to Your Fantastic Elastic Brain<\/h3>\n \n

By JoAnn Deak<\/p>\n \n

\n If your energizer bunny tries to outrun bedtime every night\u2014you\u2019re not alone. With this book, you can prove with science<\/i> why their brains need quality sleep. With easy-to-understand factoids, they\u2019ll learn the different parts of the brain, each section\u2019s important job, and how rest helps their brains grow stronger. Perfect for preschool to elementary-aged children, this book contains engaging illustrations to help them grasp scientific concepts and learn new words. After reading this book, they\u2019ll (hopefully) be convinced that bedtime is something to look forward to!\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Pluto Gets the Call<\/h3>\n \n

By Adam Rex<\/p>\n \n

\n Your young reader may not have been around to remember when Pluto was canceled as a planet\u2014but we bet you were! After receiving a disappointing call from some of Earth\u2019s top scientists, Pluto takes you on a wild ride through the solar system, complete with playful facts about each of the eight remaining planets. Despite his upsetting news, Pluto has a lighthearted sense of humor that shines in his out-of-this-world space tour. This book beautifully teaches kids about outer space while leaving room for discussion on overcoming disappointment and remaining optimistic about the great, big future.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Inside Animals<\/h3>\n \n

By Barbara Taylor<\/p>\n \n

\n Invite your animal-appreciating reader<\/strong><\/a> to learn the ins and outs (literally) of some of their favorite creatures. From the skeletons of rattlesnakes to the lean muscles of penguins, Inside Animals<\/i> explores the biology of more than 20 animals with kid-friendly illustrations they\u2019ll want to observe, draw, and talk about with their science teacher. As your future zookeeper animatedly discovers how many hearts an octopus has and why a camel really<\/i> has humps, you\u2019ll understand why this book is on our list of best nonfiction for kids.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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How the World Works<\/h3>\n \n

By Clive Gifford<\/p>\n \n

\n If you\u2019ve heard your inquisitive little one ask why<\/i> or how<\/i> more times than you can count, we have the perfect nonfiction book for you. From technology and space to wildlife and evolution, this book knows a little bit about everything<\/i>\u2014and it\u2019s here to share the wealth. Take part in a volcanic eruption, say hello to a mob of meerkats, and find the answers to all of their questions as your 7- to 9-year-old rivetingly reads their way to enlightenment. (And even more eye-opening chapter books<\/strong><\/a>.)\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Satisfy Your Child\u2019s Curious Mind with Nonfiction from Literati Book Clubs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a nonfiction book teeming with answers to all of your reader\u2019s burning questions about life\u2019s greatest mysteries, like \u201cWhy don\u2019t crabs have eyebrows?\u201d or \u201cCan you yawn in your sleep?\u201d With an endless supply of the best nonfiction books around, leave it to us to find the perfect titles for your curious reader so they can learn new words, explore their surroundings, and build passions beyond the pages.

As one of our kids book club members<\/a>, your young reader will receive shipments of books curated just<\/em> for them, so their next great read is ready at a moment\u2019s notice. Take our quick personalization quiz<\/a> and pour a tall glass of knowledge for your future nonfiction lover.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If children could win awards for asking questions, yours surely would have received a medal by now, right? (Same.) As their inquisitive young minds grow, now is the perfect time to take advantage of their thirst for information. For that, no genre quenches quite like nonfiction. Nonfiction books can help your young reader develop critical … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":716,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe Best Nonfiction for Kids - Literati<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking for the best nonfiction for kids to explore real-life stories that expand their minds and ignite their empathy? 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