Article, Book Resources

4 Sources for Great Nonfiction Literature

  • Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5

Use these sources to find the best nonfiction, including informational text, biographies, news stories, and narratives.

 

  1. Award Winners researcher Nell K. Duke, Ed.D. and V. Susan Bennett-Armistead recommend in Reading & Writing Informational Text in the Primary Grades, check out titles that have received these honors:
  2. Instructor Magazine's 71 Top Nonfiction Books of the Century (PDF)
    Print this list of titles for quick reference.
     
  3. Editors’ Picks: Best Bets for Nonfiction Books (PDF)
    Scholastic editors present their top picks for grades K-2 and grades 3-5 divided by subject area.
     
  4. America's leading news source for kids, Scholastic News
    Make students' experience with nonfiction compelling and relevant with daily news stories, in-depth special reports, critical thinking questions, and interactive features that spark classroom discussion.

  • Subjects:
    Literature, Literature Appreciation
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