Continuing our series on Read Alouds That Rock, we asked a number of literacy experts to share their strategies for integrating nonfiction storytimes in their work with young readers. Click here to ...

There are countless nonfiction books for kids that are fascinating, provide readers/listeners with loads of information and are presented in a fast-paced, lively fashion. And that’s good news because ...

Nonfiction books don’t have to be dull and uninviting. There are countless nonfiction books that are fascinating and provide kids with loads of information, presented in a fast-paced, lively fashion.

Continuing our series on Read Alouds That Rock, we spotlight educators who deliver captivating storytimes for the chapter book and middle grade crowd in grades three to five. Close your eyes for a ...

Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” How very true that is. No matter what happens, the one thing that can’t be taken from anyone is their mind. And the ...

Kids love animals—so it makes sense that they love animal books, too, like these nonfiction picture books and middle grade books. These nonfiction book picks for PreK–7 are packed with rich vocabulary ...

Camping is a great way to introduce young children to the great outdoors, spark their curiosity, and create family memories. Whether planning a family camping trip, dreaming of national parks, or ...

We’ve all heard about the benefits of learning to read quietly and independently. A big part of learning at school is all about reading, but it’s not always easy to find time for more reading at home.

A recent column in the Washington Post asked “Will my grandkids still love me if I buy them nonfiction?” It’s a question rooted in adults’ perception of what children like and how they decide which ...

What do kids like to read when given the chance to choose their own books? That’s the subject of this post by three award-winning nonfiction authors — Cynthia Levinson, Melissa Stewart and Jennifer ...

A new British survey from data company Nielsen and publisher HarperCollins found that the number of parents reading aloud to their preschool-age kids declined to just 41 percent, from 64 percent in ...

Early-elementary teachers work hard all year to support their students’ emerging reading skills. The payoff—gains in literacy progress—tends to come toward the end of the school year, just as it’s ...