Non fiction non biography books for children

Non-fiction picture books are great because they make history more accessible to children while celebrating the lives and times of historical figures and telling real-life stories.

If you’ve been looking for more non-fiction books for children, you’ve come to the right place. On this list, you’ll find a healthy mix of picture book biographies, non-fiction picture books about historical events, stories about nature, and memorable stories based on real-life happenings in the lives of ordinary people.

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40 Must-Read Non-Fiction Picture Books

Here are 40 of the best non-fiction picture books:

The Faith of Elijah Cummings

Published: January 11, 2022

We can do better.

When Elijah Cummings was a little boy, he struggled in school.

His teachers thought he talked too much and asked too many questions. They said he’d never be able to read or write well.

Despite his difficulties, Elijah never gave up. He persevered, havin