Non-Fiction Books for 6–8 Year Olds
139 non-fiction books for 6–8 year olds, sorted by rating — page 2 of 2.
My Place in God's World
Lynn Marie-Ittn Klammer
The world is big, and so are the plans God has for your life! God made you for a very special reason. What is it? Find out in this exciting 52-week boys devotional packed with over 200 activities! From friends and bullying to trusting God and obedience, this boys' devotional covers relevant topics t
One Lonely Unicorn
Meenakshi Bharadwaj
This charming counting book offers a gentle introduction to early math concepts through the journey of a solitary unicorn seeking companionship. As children follow the magical creature through enchan...
Outside the Box
Karma Wilson
A collection of over one hundred poems includes such amusing entries as "Balloonaphobia" and "Aliens Under My Bed."
Primary CAME Thinking Maths Teachers Guide
David Johnson
This folder accompanies the Primary CAME professional development programme. The two-year programme is based on extensive research into how to promote the development of children's mathematical thinking skills. It explores not just what to teach Year 5 and 6 children but how and why.
Ralph Masiello's Halloween Drawing Book
Ralph Masiello
Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing Halloween motifs including pumpkins, ghosts, a black cat, gravestones, a witch, a skeleton, and a haunted mansion.
Reading Actively in Middle Grade Science
Don K. Philpot
Middle grade students can learn a great deal about themselves and their world by reading informative texts in science courses. These texts will focus on important topics in earth science, life science, and physical science and shape students’ understandings about scientific inquiry, science-related
Simon & Schuster Children's Guide to Insects and Spiders
Jinny Johnson
Provides an introduction to more than 100 insects and arachnids, giving general information about family characteristics and habits, and more specific facts about some species.
Storybook Art
MaryAnn F. Kohl
"Storybook Art" is the long awaited literacy connection to art with 100 easy art activities inspired by 100 great picture book illustrators and their award-winning books -- both favorite classics and classics to be. Each activity has a personal quote by the illustrator, a child-sketched portrait, cl
Thanksgiving/Acción de Gracias
Bonnie Hinman
Americans love Thanksgiving, and they celebrate it with gusto. Many American families watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, eat too much turkey, and after dinner collapse in front of the television to watch football. Most Americans don’t know that thanksgivings were celebrated long before the Pi
The Blue Day Book for Kids
Bradley Trevor Greive
Featuring the same style of delightful black-and-white animal photos found in its "New York Times" bestselling predecessor "The Blue Day Book," this special edition for children is accompanied by compassionate words of wisdom written especially for children.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the World of Harry Potter
Tere Stouffer
You're no idiot. You know the wildly popular Harry Potter series has captivated readers of all ages from the release of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stoneon. But did you recognize all the subtle references Rowling uses in her characters' names or in the magical creatures we encounter and places w
The Fascinating Engineering Book for Kids
Jacie Maslyk
From acoustics to holograms—explore awesome engineering facts for kids ages 8 to 12 Did you know that computer chips can be thousands of times smaller than a grain of sand? Or that whale fins inspired the wind turbine? The Fascinating Engineering Book for Kids is packed with 500 incredible facts abo
The Huge Pacific Ocean
Doreen Gonzales
The Pacific Ocean covers almost a third of the planet and is home to many different plants and animals. Readers find out why this ocean is so important to the plants and animals that live there, why it is so important, and how people can help clean and protect this ocean.
The Jgirl's Guide
Penina Villenchik Adelman
The JGirls Guide is an inspirational, interactive book designed to help pre-teen Jewish girls address the spiritual, educational, and psychological issues surrounding coming of age in today's society. Topics include: - Ideals of beauty- Friendship- Sexuality- Dealing with parents- Attitudes toward e
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
Mordicai Gerstein
The story of a daring tightrope walk between skyscrapers, as seen in Robert Zemeckis's The Walk, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. In 1974, French aerialist Philippe Petit threw a tightrope between the two towers of the World Trade Center and spent an hour walking, dancing, and performing high-wire tri
THE QUIET ONE
Genre
In the coastal town of Wintermere, where history clings like salt to the air and the past seeps through cracked wood and whispered legends, silence often says more than words ever could. Sera Linden arrives to lead a revitalization project-confident, driven, and trying hard not to look back. Julian
The Rainforest Ecosystem
Baby Professor
Learn all about the ecosystem of the rainforest, Earth’s oldest living ecosystem. Understand the characteristics of a rainforest, where they are located and how old some of them are. Examine the plant and animal life in a rainforest, and determine why they are important. What are the threats to the
The Shadow Stealers
Tracey West
When Hiro's family is plagued by moon sickness, this eleven-year-old ninja-in-training must journey to an ancient monastery to find a cure. But unknown enemies, like the magical, shape-shifting cats called bakeneko, stand in his way. Can Hiro defeat the shadow-stealing bakeneko in time to save his f
The Troll King
John Vornholt
When a power-hungry sorcerer decides to bridge the Great Chasm and conquer the elves and fairies who live on the other side, he inadvertently enables a gentle troll to reach for a much nobler dream.
The Ugly Dino Hatchling
Stephanie True Peters
There once was an ugly duckling... who was actually a baby dinosaur! A dino egg tumbled through a time vortex into a duck nest, but it's clear the hatchling Rex doesn't fit in with his duckling family. So the lost dino leaves the nest on a quest to find his place among the barnyard animals. Will Rex
The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary
Jeff Kinney
Go behind the scenes with Jeff Kinney and the making of the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" movie, a live-action film by 20th Century Fox. Includes photographs, script pages, storyboard sketches, costume designs, and original art by Kinney.
The Youth Guide to the Ocean
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
This Ocean Guide was jointly developed by FAO and PML, with contributions from many other institutions. It is designed as an educational resource for schools, youth groups and other curious young learners. This fact-filled Guide explores the ocean from the coastal zones to the frozen poles, the deep
Third Grade Geometry Success (Sylvan Workbooks)
Sylvan Learning
Success in math includes mastery of geometry skills and requires children to make connections between the real world and geometry concepts in order to solve problems. Successful problem solvers will be ready for the challenges of mathematics as they advance to more complex topics. The activities in
Thoughts and Feelings: Identifying Emotions
Rachael Morlock
In the English language alone, there are over 550 words for describing the emotions we feel. Emotions are multilayered, variable, and sometimes overwhelming. Identification is a crucial step in understanding and responding to emotions in a healthy way. Young readers learn about the big and little em
Valentine's Day Mad Libs
Dan Alleva
Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and a great gift for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about Valentine’s Day. With Mad Libs, love is always in the NOUN! With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about roses, Cupid
Virginia Christmas Trivia
Carole Marsh
I spent one winter researching the holiday history, folklore, legend, and more of each and every state,' says Carole marsh. A great coffee-table book or classroom read, this book-in an edition for each U.S. state-shares a wealth of fascinating historical material and trivia about everything from hol
We Love Harry Potter!
Sharon Moore
Children and grownups talk about the Harry Potter books and what they like about them.
What Every Child Should Know About Climate Change
Baby Professor
Climate change affects everyone, regardless of age, status, gender and nationality. It is a worldwide problem so kids needs to know exactly what it is and what can be done to minimize its effects. This book of climate change knowledge is rich with kid-friendly information and vibrant pictures to tic
What's Your Favorite Animal?
Eric Carle
Fourteen children's book artists share their favorite animals and why they love them.
What's Your Favorite Color?
Eric Carle
Fifteen beloved children's book artists draw their favorite colors and explain why they love them.
Who Is Eric Carle?
Stephanie Sabol
Celebrate the 50th birthday of The Very Hungry Caterpillar with a closer look at its creator! Eric Carle's collage technique; his bright, bold, colors; and his love for the natural world are distinctive--and instantly recognizable to children. Stephanie Sabol tells the story of how this German-educa
Who Is Judy Blume?
Kirsten Anderson
Learn how Judy Blume went from a stay-at-home mother to one of the most beloved American authors of the twentieth century. Readers adore Judy Blume for her personal stories about the journey from childhood to adolescence. She has always been an imaginative person and an avid reader. As a child, Judy
Who Was Roald Dahl?
True Kelley
Just in time for Roahl Dahl Month! Roald Dahl is one of the most famous children's book authors ever. Now in this Who Was . . . ? biography, children will learn of his real-life adventures. A flying ace for the British Air Force, he was married to an Academy Award-winning actress. He also wrote book
Why Do We Call Pluto A Dwarf? Astronomy Book Best Sellers
Baby Professor
Is Pluto the new member of the Seven Dwarves? Nah, not really. Scientists call it a dwarf for a special reason and you’ll know what that is if you open this astronomy book for kids. Introducing children to astronomy can be pain-free if you use the right reference tools that your child can appreciate
Why? The Human Body
National Geographic Kids
Why can kids hear better than grown-ups? Why can’t humans spit like llamas? This brainy and zany Q&A book answers the serious and silly questions kids have about the human body. Put on your lab coat and grab hold of your stethoscope as you embark on a scientific mission to boost your brainpower on a
Wings of Fire: A Guide to the Dragon World
Tui T. Sutherland
Dive into the world of Wings of Fire like never before! The #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to even greater heights with an all-new collection of stories and art from readers' favorite dragon world! Tui T. Sutherland and Wings of Fire cove
Women Who Broke the Rules: Coretta Scott King
Kathleen Krull
A biography of the life and career of Coretta Scott King and her work for equal rights for African-Americans.
Women Who Broke the Rules: Judy Blume
Kathleen Krull
A new biography series complete with full color illustrations that celebrates amazing women, from acclaimed author Kathleen Krull.
Writing, Grades 5 - 8
Barden
Write on! Write with students in grades 5 and up using Writing: Fundamentals for the Middle-School Classroom. This 128-page book helps students learn how to express themselves through writing. It provides open-ended lessons of personal writing, descriptive writing, short stories, poetry, and reports