Non-Fiction Books

We are so excited when our young readers read that we sometimes fall into the trap of giving them more books in the fiction genres they love. Just to keep the reading going. However, reading non-fiction books are so important. They teach us about the past, the world around us, and the things we may experience in our lives. So I encourage you to throw a non-fiction book into your child's book pile. Even from a young age, they will love to learn and it doesn't have to be boring. Check out some of our favorites. For more recommendations, check out our Instagram (@raffasbookclub).

My First Book of Planets

Author:

Bruce Betts, PHD

For our youngest of youngest readers, space exploration is a great way to introduce non-fiction into the mix. Space, as they say, is our final frontier. A place so foreign yet familiar, for us to explore with our children. This great book, written by planetary scientist, is so easy to ready and understand. As you read the book with your children, they will learn all about space in a level that will reach them. Go forth and explore with this one.

I Have Lived a Thousand Years

Author:

Livia Bitton-Jackson

A haunting true story, the author chronicles her experiences during the Holocaust. She explains in detail the phases of restrictions her family goes through until ultimately they are taken to a Concentration Camp. This memoir does not hold anything back but shares the tales of a young girl as she grows up much too quickly. This is not for the faint of heart to read but in my opinion, a must read for everyone.

The Boy Who Invented TV: The Story of Philo Farnsworth

Author:

Kathleen Krull

If you don't know who Philo Farnsworth is then you need to read this book. In an age where everyone watches television, it is a tragedy that more people do not know who invented it. The author does a great job of taking the complex history of Philo and writing it in a way 6 year olds can understand it. While it does not go into the sordid details of what happened to Philo (thankfully), it does give a good introduction for young readers for a young kid who took an idea from a potato field to create one of the most impactful inventions of the 20th Century.