Some fabulous nonfiction books

You are stardust by Elin Kelsey shows children how they are connected to the natural world. It also is a great book to start conversations about some big ideas. Soyeon Kim's dioramas enhance the lyrical text. Click HERE for more. 

_______________________________________________________________________

If you lived here: Houses of the world by Giles Laroche describes 15 houses from around the world. There is a short a paragraph describing what it would be like if you lived there.  Also accompanying each incredible relief paper collage illustration are facts about the type of home, materials, location time period and a fascinating fact.

_______________________________________________________________________

Island: A story of Galapagos is a celebration of the wonders of the Galapagos Islands and how they came to be. It is based on science & careful research but there is an imaginative element to interest readers. Jason Chin is the author & illustrator. 

_______________________________________________________________________

Helen Frost & Rick Lieder have created a gorgeous poetry book with stunning close-up photography. Step Gently Out invites readers to look closely at the natural world. Click HERE for a book trailer & more information. 

_______________________________________________________________________

Go, go, grapes: A fruit chant is by April Pulley Sayre. If you loved Rah, rah, radishes, then you will love this book. April Pulley Sayre is great nonfiction author. Click HERE to learn more about her books. 

_______________________________________________________________________

Looking for Lincoln by Maira Kalman is a great biography about the 16th president of the United States of America. Told using a child'a voice, it's full of interesting and unusual facts about Lincoln that will keep children interested. However, be aware that his assassination is in the book (see below to see what has been included about it.) 

_______________________________________________________________________

The introduction of Images of God for young children states - "Even though we cannot see or touch God, the Bible does describe many ways that we can still discover God in our world. This volume offers a collection of these images, presented here in language that is appropriate for children while remaining faithful to the spirit of the biblical texts." It's a lovely book written by Marie-Helene Delval, who also wrote Psalms for Young Children.

_______________________________________________________________________

A new ReadMe! series Fierce Fighters introduces readers to warriors. Learn about who they are, how they fought and why they are so fierce. Different titles include Aztec Warriors, Gladiators & Roman Soldiers, Greek Warriors, Medieval Knights, Ninja, Samurai & Vikings.