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Hi-Interest NonFiction Books for Grades 3-5

High-interest Nonfiction books are specifically designed to engage and maintain readers’ attention by focusing on exciting, enjoyable, or relatable topics. These books can help struggling or reluctant readers connect to books and inspire a love of reading. High-interest books feature themes and genres that are designed to engage and excite, including subjects like sports, humor, fantasy, sci-fi, and relatable social situations. 

Capture and Sustain Attention: High-interest Nonfiction books are designed to be relevant to the students’ lives and experiences. For reluctant readers, who often find reading boring, they can spark curiosity and draw them into the habit of reading. 

Provide a Sense of Achievement: Struggling readers often feel frustrated with the reading experience. Accessible, high-interest Nonfiction books can create the enthusiasm and pride that is often missing, encouraging them to continue reading. 

Encourage Regular Reading: High-interest Nonfiction books help motivate students to read more frequently, which naturally leads to improvements in vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency. 

Address Diverse Interests and Genres: High-interest Nonfiction books come in a wide variety of genres, from action-packed adventures to thought-provoking mysteries, biographies, and graphic novels. This variety helps teachers find books that match the unique interests of each student.

Fortnite (A Great Game!)

By Lowe, Alexander
Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
1 Professional review

Itch! : Everything You Didn'T Want to Know About What Makes You Scratch

By Sanchez, Anita
Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
4 Professional reviews

Spaceman : the True Story of a Young Boy's Journey to Becoming an Astronaut

By Massimino, Mike
Autobiography; Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
3 Professional reviews

The Titanic (History Smashers)

By Messner, Kate
Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
Resources Available

The Pudding Problem (Lyttle Lies, Book 1)

By Berger, Joe
Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
5 Professional reviews

Two Truths and a Lie. Histories and Mysteries (Two Truths and A Lie)

By Paquette, Ammi-Joan
Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
3 Professional reviews

Inventions : a Visual Encyclopedia (Visual Encyclopedia)

By Farndon, John
Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
2 Professional reviews

Curiosity : the Story of a Mars Rover

By Motum, Markus
Nonfiction
Upper Elementary
6 Professional reviews
Resources Available

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