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The Best Nonfiction for Beginning and Reluctant Readers

Grades 2 - 5
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Grades 2 - 5

Animals

Velociraptor

The velociraptor was a fierce predator. Though it stood less than 2 feet tall, it was capable of taking down much larger prey. But how did it hunt? What did it eat? This fascinating text… More →

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Animals

The World of Dinosaurs

Series of 18 titles

Movies and television shows have turned people of all ages into dinosaur fanatics. But what were these prehistoric creatures really like, and what wiped them out? This high-interest series… More →

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Animals

Tyrannosaurus Rex

A low roar rumbles through the forest. A Tyrannosaurus rex is on the move! What unlucky dinosaur will be its next meal? The ferocious T. rex is famous for its long, sharp teeth. But what… More →

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Science and Math

Robonauts

Robonauts have been built to be substitutes for astronauts. They are made to look and move much like humans so they can take over time-consuming or dangerous space work. This high-interest… More →

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Science and Math

Mars Rovers

Explorers of the fourth planet from the sun, Mars rovers collect rock and soil samples with their robotic arms. They also snap pictures of the Red Planet. Curious young readers can wander… More →

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Space Shuttles

Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavor. Though space machines, NASA’s shuttles were all named after famous ships. This low-level title fuels reading interest for the most… More →

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Science and Math

Lunar Probes

Did you know that more than 70 probes have been sent to the moon in the past 50 years? Their missions have included orbiting the moon to take pictures and gathering samples of moon material.… More →

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Earth Satellites

It was an Earth satellite that started the space race between Russia and the United States. Russia sent Sputnik 1 into space in 1957, and the U.S. responded with Explorer 1 in 1958. In this… More →

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Rockets

Twenty-five times faster than the speed of sound, rockets are high-speed space delivery machines. Every week, at least one rocket launches into space from somewhere in the world! This title… More →

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Sports

Big Show

Big Show is one impressive superstar. This seven-foot tall giant dominates his opponents with his huge size and power. Learn more about the “World’s Largest Athlete” in this high-interest… More →

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