Non-Fiction
National Geographic Kids
These National Geographic Kids books are so dynamic that they feel interactive. In addition to the factual text each page, there are labeled diagrams, photographs and jokes! And, of course, the animals they feature are adorable! This Level 1 series (the books on Sea Otters and Koalas were family favorites) also has books about other animals, plants and nature that are well-suited for the end of first grade.
“All About” Series by Little Pebble
In this series, author Christina Gardeski invites young readers into the fascinating worlds within the ocean, mountains, rain forests, and north and south poles. By the end of first grade, the text will be highly decodable for young readers. There are beautiful photographs in each book as well as a glossary at the end and recommended sites for further research.
Bullfrog Books
There is a topic of interest for everyone within the Bullfrog Book series. The series is divided into themes such as community helpers, holidays, first pets, transportation, animal classification and even money smarts. Within these themes, there are numerous books which are child-friendly, informative and engaging. The books have a table of contents and a review page and glossary at the end.