NonFiction for Young Readers

There are all kinds of readers. Some will only read books about animals. Some are fairy or dragon-focused. Some will only touch books that are part of a series. And some love encyclopedias and stories about real people.

There are amazing books for all of these kids, but today I'm going to focus on the early readers who love non-fiction.

You know who they are. They don't want stories and they don't want illustrations. They want facts, figures, and photographs. But most of the non-fiction books you see are for older kids. Don't panic. There are two great publishers that have tons of books to choose from.

DORLING KINDERSLEY READERS (DK)
DK books should be a staple of every home. They are packed with photos and facts, all geared to hold the attention of kids while they get the information that they crave. There is a series for preschoolers, grammar-school aged kids, and an amazing series of encyclopedias for all ages. Check the links below for a complete look at the titles and subjects:

Pre-School (aged 3-5 years): http://us.dk.com/nf/Browse/BrowseStdPage/0,,233300,00.html
First Years at School (aged 5-8): http://us.dk.com/nf/Browse/BrowseStdPage/0,,233405,00.html
Elementary School (8+): http://us.dk.com/nf/Browse/BrowseStdPage/0,,233498,00.html


MAGIC TREEHOUSE RESEARCH GUIDES
http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/magictreehouse/guides.html

Did you know that the Magic Treehouse series is more than stories? Most of the books have a companion volume that talks about the real science or history from each book. For example, MONDAY WITH A MAD GENIUS has a companion book all about the inventions of Leonardo DaVinci; and DARK DAY IN THE DEEP SEA has a companion all about sea creatures and sea monsters.

They are wonderful, check them out!

Sarah and I LOVE non-fiction, so we'll be reviewing all kinds of great non-fic for kids. Check back or follow us on Twitter (User Name: FinnegantheNewf) for updates!

Slobbers,
Finn