Fill your classroom library with answers to the (many!) common questions young students have with this list of the best nonfiction books for kids. 

Nonfiction as a genre holds many benefits for your students, including allowing them to learn about the world around them and make connections between it and what they read. 

Each title is packed with facts, photos, and on-level text that's just right for curious little minds. Use these books for both independent reading and larger group lessons and to take a more in-depth look at a variety of subjects, like nature, space, biographies, historical events, and more. 

Shop nonfiction books for 1st and 2nd grade below! As an educator, you get at least 25% off the list price when you shop books and activities at The Teacher Store.

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