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Nonfiction Series Books for Kids

November 19, 2018

Nonfiction text surrounds us in our everyday lives, but often younger students struggle to find nonfiction texts that they can both read and comprehend easily. Not only am I going to share some of my favorite nonfiction series books for kids, but I’m also going to give you a peek into some of these books so you know what to expect!

Nonfiction text surrounds us in our everyday lives, but often younger students struggle to find nonfiction texts that they can both read and comprehend easily. Not only am I going to share some of my favorite nonfiction series books for kids, but I'm also going to give you a peek into some of these books so you know what to expect!

Throughout this post I have included links to a few of the books in each nonfiction series. You can click on book covers to learn more about them.

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Nonfiction Series Books for Kids

National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids does a great job of introducing information in an age-appropriate way without overwhelming young readers. These books are also known for including photographs that bring the content to life. Many of the books in the series are given a level (1-3) to identify an increase in content and reading level. Level 1 books are generally for 1st and 2nd grade readers. Level 2 and 3 books are more appropriate for 2nd and 3rd grade readers. These levels are fairly consistent and reliable with a few exceptions.

Topics: Weather, Pyramids, Pandas, Spiders, Sharks, Giraffes, Skyscrapers, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and more

Guided Reading Level: J-P

National Geographic Kids is a great nonfiction book series for kids. These leveled books are filled with interesting facts and colorful photographs.

You can find book companions for many of these National Geographic Kids books here.

Magic Tree House Fact Trackers

These nonfiction texts were written to accompany books in the Magic Tree House series, but they can stand alone. The format of each book is written in chapters and told from the perspective of Jack and Annie completing research after their adventures. Readers will find a lot of content, illustrations, photographs, vocabulary, and side notes written by Jack and Annie.

Topics: Dinosaurs, Ancient Olympics, China, Space, Abraham Lincoln, Pirates, Polar Bears, Ancient Rome, and more

Guided Reading Level: M-S

Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are a great nonfiction book series for kids. The format of each book is written in chapters and told from the perspective of Jack and Annie completing research after their adventures. Readers will find a lot of content, illustrations, vocabulary, and side notes written by Jack and Annie.

I have created several book companions for the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker books. You can find those companions here.

 

Fly Guy Presents by Tedd Arnold

These nonfiction readers combine the kid-friendly humor of Fly Guy with high-interest nonfiction topics. Fly Guy and Buzz will take the reader on a mini field trip filled with fun facts, interesting information, photographs and a little humor!

Topics: Bats, Sharks, Dinosaurs, Space, White House, Castles, Firefighters, Police Officers, and more

Guided Reading Level: K-P

Fly Guy Presents is a great nonfiction book series for kids. These nonfiction readers combine the kid-friendly humor of Fly Guy with high-interest nonfiction topics. Fly Guy and Buzz will take the reader on a mini field trip filled with fun facts, interesting information, photographs and a little humor!

You can find a handful of book companions for the Fly Guy Presents series here.

 

Who Would Win? by Jerry Pallotta

Through engaging facts and colorful photos and illustrations, Jerry Pallotta introduces readers to two creatures. After students learn about each animal’s size, diet, habitat, and more, Pallotta introduces one possible scenario for what would happen if the two creatures came face-to-face. Each book also includes a checklist for which animal might have the advantage in a wide variety of categories and the author invites the reader to share how he or she would write the ending.

Topics: mammals, reptiles, insects, sea creatures, and more

Guided Reading Level: O-P

You can find a handful of book companions for the Who Would Win? series here.

 

Books Written by Gail Gibbons

Gail Gibbons is one of the leading authors of nonfiction books for children. Her stories are written in a friendly, picture book format which makes them perfect as a whole class read aloud. She is also the artist behind the richly colored illustrations in her books.

Topics: Sharks, Bats, Apples, Tornadoes, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Coral Reefs, Seeds & Plants, and more

Guided Reading Level: J-O

Gail Gibbons is one of the leading authors of nonfiction books for children. Her stories are written in a friendly, picture book format which makes them perfect as a whole class read aloud. She is also the artist behind the richly colored illustrations in her books.

I have created some book companions to go with several books written by Gail Gibbons. You can find those book companions here.

Scholastic Leveled Readers

These leveled nonfiction readers break down content into a way young readers can both read and comprehend. I will tell you that a level 2 book does not look the same from book to book because there are a variety of authors who write for this series. Students will enjoy the amount of photographs included in each book. Scholastic also has a variety of sight word readers and vocabulary readers that are great choices for younger students.

Topics: Bats, Frogs, Supersize Animals, Life on Mars, Titanic, Robots, and more

Guided Reading Level: J-P

 

Scholastic: True or False

Each of these books provides a thought-provoking statement on a page. Students have time to predict whether that statement is true or false before turning the page to find out the answer. Each book includes about 20 true or false statements along with photographs to support the text.

Topics: Planets, Dangerous Animals, Storms, Mammals, Baby Animals, Rocks and Minerals, and more

Guided Reading Level: M-P

Scholastic True or False books are a great nonfiction book series for kids. Each of these books provides a thought-provoking statement on a page. Students have time to predict whether that statement is true or false before turning the page to find out the answer. Each book includes about 20 true or false statements along with photographs to support the text.

 

 

Rookie Readers: Read-About Science

Rookie Read-About Science books are great for younger students who are curious about science topics, but not ready for complex texts. These books break down content into kid-friendly language and include photographs that support the information included.

Topics: Sound, Light, Matter, Bees, Electricity, Space, Food, and more

Guided Reading Level: F-M

Rookie Read-About Science books are a great nonfiction book series for younger students who are curious about science topics, but not ready for complex texts. These books break down content into kid-friendly language and include photographs that support the information included.

 

 

Let’s Read and Find Out Science

These leveled books explain science concepts in simple terms that children in the primary grades can understand. Books in this series read more like a picture book which is a friendly format for young readers. The amount of text per page and content does increase slightly between levels 1 and 2 in this series.

Topics: Human Body, Seeds, Sun and Moon, Simple Machines, Animals in Winter,  Dinosaurs, and more

Guided Reading Level: J-O

Let's Read and Find Out About Science books are a great nonfiction book series for kids. These leveled books explain science concepts in simple terms that children in the primary grades can understand. Books in this series read more like a picture book which is a friendly format for young readers. The amount of text per page and content does increase slightly between levels 1 and 2 in this series.

 

 

A Picture Book of…

Students who are curious about people from the past might enjoy the A Picture Book of… series. These picture book biographies tell the story of each subject’s life in a way that reads more like a story. Each book contains colorful illustrations to support the text.

Topics: Thomas Alva Edison, Jackie Robinson, Harry Houdini, Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosa Parks, and more

Guided Reading Level: M-P

Students who are curious about people from the past might enjoy the A Picture Book of... nonfiction book series. These picture book biographies tell the story of each subject's life in a way that reads more like a story. Each book contains colorful illustrations to support the text.

 

Who Was…?

For students who are ready to dive deeper into biographies, the Who Was…? series is a great choice. These chapter books go into great detail into each subject’s life and include black and white illustrations throughout the text.

Topics: Amelia Earhart, Walt Disney, Claude Monet, Babe Ruth, Henry Ford, George Washington, and more

Guided Reading Level: P-S

For students who are ready to dive deeper into biographies, the Who Was...? nonfiction book series is a great choice. These chapter books go into great detail into each subject's life and include black and white illustrations throughout the text.

 

 

 

Read about the Benefits of Nonfiction in the Primary Classroom here.

Need more book ideas? Take a look at these book lists.

What are your favorite nonfiction series books for kids? I’d love to check them out!

Happy Reading!

Nonfiction text surrounds us in our everyday lives, but often younger students struggle to find nonfiction texts that they can both read and comprehend easily. Not only am I going to share some of my favorite nonfiction series books for kids, but I'm also going to give you a peek into some of these books so you know what to expect!

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