Fab-4 Non Fiction

Chapter 10 Non –Fiction

Chapter ten in the Joy of Children’s Literature discusses the non-fiction genre.  According to Johnson nonfiction books have come a long way.” From the dry recitation of facts and badly reproduced photography” the nonfiction genre has transformed into literature that is filled with creativity and originality. Nonfiction books not only provide information from students, but in fact some students even prefer to read nonfiction books over fiction books. However as a teacher it is very important that you test the accuracy of the books that are provided for your students. If children are given the opportunity to read nonfiction, it can prove to have many benefits. It builds knowledge of the natural and social world, offers a key to success in later schooling, and addresses children’s interests and questions.

As a teacher if you use nonfiction books in your teaching it can prove to be very beneficial. Some ideas of using nonfiction literature in your teaching include writing letters to different cultures or even soldiers that can be studied through nonfiction books. Assignments such as this not only build student knowledge, but also improve writing skills. Another great example of integrating the nonfiction genre into teaching is Anne Frank’s Diary. The Diary of Anne Frank not only teaches history, but can also teach students the importance of keeping a diary and how it can play a part in the future as well as many other life lessons.

It’s a Baby African Elephant

By: Kelly Doudna

“It’s a Baby” is a series of books written about wild baby animals.

  It’s a Baby African Elephants introduces readers to African elephants with a sequence of facts while covering many topics such as where they live, what they eat as well as how they interact with other elephants. The book also provides readers with a list of vital statistics at the beginning of the book and a fun fact at the end.

Erika’s Story

By: Ruth Vander

Erika’s story is a true story of a Jewish woman re-telling her accounts of how her mother was able to spare her from the horrors of the holocaust when she was just an infant.

Marines

By: Jack Montana

This very informative book covers many in depth topics about the United States Marines. From the beginning basics of joining and the struggles of boot camp to the selection of recruits for the elite team, and the present day missions they perform.