6 Fascinating Books for
Fact-Loving Kids
by Dena McMurdie
I used to avoid the nonfiction section of the library like it was infested with flying serpents — until my daughter checked out a huge stack of books on outer space. To my surprise, she loved them. With her insatiable thirst for knowledge, I found us venturing down the rows of nonfiction more and more often. And rather than finding the shelves full of stuffy textbook-style tomes, I discovered great books on subjects that not only interested my kids but educated them too.
If your child loves nonfiction or is looking for something different, consider some of these books.
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13½ Incredible Things You Need to Know About Everything
Every tween will find something to love about this book that’s packed with facts about topics like history, science, language ,and animals. With eye-catching visuals and over 50 topics to dig into, this read is one your tween will return to time and again.
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What Was? Series
Available from:An offshoot of the super popular Who Was? series for middle grade readers, the books in the What Was? series focus on pivotal moments in world history, including everything from the age of the dinosaurs to the creation of the Consitution to the March on Washington.
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Star Finder! A Step-by-Step Guide to the Night Sky
Available from:Tweens who want to become master star-gazers will be eager to study the constellation-filled pages of Star Finder! Plus, they’ll learn incredible tidbits about astronomy as they learn how to identify their favorite stars in the sky.
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How Come?
A must-read for every parent with an inquisitive child, this informative book boasts hundreds of scientific questions and their answers. If your child has ever asked you how snow is made or where the moon came from, they'll love this book. Each question is answered in a simple, accurate way that is easy for kids to understand.
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Magic Tree House Incredible Fact Book: Our Favorite Facts about Animals, Nature, History, and More Cool Stuff!
One of the things that makes the Magic Tree House books so fun to read is that each installment folds tons of fun facts into its narrative. In this book, all of the coolest facts Jack and Annie have learned on their time- and space-traveling adventures are compiled into one exciting volume.
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Science Year by Year: A Visual History, from Stone Tools to Space Travel
Available from:A treasure trove for both science and history fans, this book explores the most significant scientific advancements and inventions from the past 2.5 million years. Every page is filled with photos, captions, and facts about each topic.
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What books do you recommend for fact-loving kids? Let us know in the comments below!