# Nonfiction books assigned in US schools

**39** books in the Nonfiction genre that US schools assign. Sourced from state ELA standards, AP/IB syllabi, and Common Core exemplar lists.

**Grade span:** K–12
**Canonical URL:** https://readinglist.school/genre/nonfiction
**License:** [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) — please credit ReadingList.school when citing.

## Recurring themes

- science (8)
- history (7)
- nature (7)
- animals (2)
- biography (2)
- perseverance (2)
- art
- blind dogs
- community
- creative nonfiction

## Authors in this genre

- Candace Fleming (2)
- Alan Schroeder
- Barb Rosenstock
- Bethany Barton
- Brian Dennis
- Cai Tse
- Chad Soon & Amy Maranville
- Cheryl Kim
- Cynthia Lord
- Dave Eggers

## Nonfiction titles

- [Haiku, Ew! Celebrating the Disgusting Side of Nature](https://readinglist.school/book/haiku-ew) by Lynn Brunelle _(Grades 3–6)_
- [Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle](https://readinglist.school/book/nubs-the-true-story-of-a-mutt-a-marine-a-miracle) by Brian Dennis _(Grades 4–8)_
- [I'm Trying to Love Spiders](https://readinglist.school/book/im-trying-to-love-spiders) by Bethany Barton _(Grades K–2)_
- [Murder Among Friends](https://readinglist.school/book/murder-among-friends) by Candace Fleming _(Grades 9–12)_
- [Narwhal: Unicorn of the Arctic](https://readinglist.school/book/narwhal-unicorn-of-the-arctic) by Candace Fleming _(Grades 3–6)_
- [Spooky Lakes: 25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes that Dot Our Planet](https://readinglist.school/book/spooky-lakes) by Geo Rutherford _(Grades 4–8)_
- [The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read](https://readinglist.school/book/the-oldest-student-how-mary-walker-learned-to-read) by Rita Lorraine Hubbard _(Grades 3–6)_
- [A Friend for Lakota: The Incredible True Story of a Wolf Who Braved Bullying](https://readinglist.school/book/a-friend-for-lakota-the-incredible-true-story-of-a-wolf-who-braved-bullying) by Jim Dutcher _(Grades K–3)_
- [A Handful of Stars](https://readinglist.school/book/a-handful-of-stars) by Cynthia Lord _(Grades 3–8)_
- [Ancestory: The Mystery and Majesty of Ancient Cave Art](https://readinglist.school/book/ancestory) by Hannah Salyer _(Grades 4–8)_
- [Bonnie and Clyde: The Making of a Legend](https://readinglist.school/book/bonnie-and-clyde-the-making-of-a-legend) by Karen Blumenthal _(Grades 9–12)_
- [Brother Eagle, Sister Sky](https://readinglist.school/book/brother-eagle-sister-sky) by Susan Jeffers _(Grades 4–8)_
- [Destiny Finds Her Way: How a Rescued Baby Sloth Learned to Be Wild](https://readinglist.school/book/destiny-finds-her-way-how-a-rescued-baby-sloth-learned-to-be-wild) by Margarita Engle _(Grades 3–6)_
- [Dewey: There’s a Cat in the Library!](https://readinglist.school/book/dewey-theres-a-cat-in-the-library) by Vicki Myron _(Grades K–3)_
- [Evidence! How Dr. John Snow Solved the Mystery of Cholera](https://readinglist.school/book/evidence-john-snow-cholera) by Deborah Hopkinson _(Grades 3–6)_
- [Exploring the Titanic](https://readinglist.school/book/exploring-the-titanic) by Robert D. Ballard _(Grades 3–5)_
- [Good Dog](https://readinglist.school/book/good-dog) by Maya Gottfried _(Grades K–3)_
- [Her Right Foot](https://readinglist.school/book/her-right-foot) by Dave Eggers _(Grades 3–8)_
- [Honey, the Dog Who Saved Abe Lincoln](https://readinglist.school/book/honey-the-dog-who-saved-abe-lincoln) by Shari Swanson _(Grades K–2)_
- [Lion Dancers](https://readinglist.school/book/lion-dancers) by Cai Tse _(Grades 4–6)_
- [Lost Trail: Nine Days Alone in the Wilderness](https://readinglist.school/book/lost-trail-nine-days-alone-in-the-wilderness) by Donn Fendler _(Grades 4–8)_
- [Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman](https://readinglist.school/book/minty-a-story-of-young-harriet-tubman) by Alan Schroeder _(Grades 4–8)_
- [Mountain of Fire: The Eruption and Survivors of Mount St. Helens](https://readinglist.school/book/mountain-of-fire) by Rebecca E. Barone _(Grades 4–8)_
- [Pop! The Invention of Bubble Gum](https://readinglist.school/book/pop-the-invention-of-bubble-gum) by Meghan McCarthy _(Grades 3–6)_
- [Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a Dream](https://readinglist.school/book/salt-in-his-shoes-michael-jordan-in-pursuit-of-a-dream) by Deloris Jordan _(Grades K–3)_
- [Sergeant Reckless](https://readinglist.school/book/sergeant-reckless) by Patricia McCormick _(Grades 3–8)_
- [The Dark!: Wild Life in the Mysterious World of Caves](https://readinglist.school/book/the-dark-caves) by Lindsey Leigh _(Grades 3–7)_
- [The Elephants Come Home](https://readinglist.school/book/the-elephants-come-home) by Kim Tomsic _(Grades 3–8)_
- [The Fire of Stars](https://readinglist.school/book/the-fire-of-stars) by Kirsten W. Larson _(Grades 4–8)_
- [The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey](https://readinglist.school/book/the-longest-shot-kwong) by Chad Soon & Amy Maranville _(Grades 3–7)_
- [The Magic School Bus: At the Waterworks](https://readinglist.school/book/the-magic-school-bus-at-the-waterworks) by Joanna Cole _(Grades K–3)_
- [The Mystery of the Monarchs](https://readinglist.school/book/the-mystery-of-the-monarchs) by Barb Rosenstock _(Grades 4–8)_
- [The Penguin of Ilha Grande: From Animal Rescue to Extraordinary Friendship](https://readinglist.school/book/the-penguin-of-ilha-grande-from-animal-rescue-to-extraordinary-friendship) by Shannon Earle _(Grades 3–5)_
- [The Skydiving Beavers](https://readinglist.school/book/the-skydiving-beavers) by Susan Wood _(Grades 3–8)_
- [Volcanoes](https://readinglist.school/book/volcanoes) by Nell Cross Beckerman _(Grades 3–6)_
- [Wat Takes His Shot](https://readinglist.school/book/wat-takes-his-shot) by Cheryl Kim _(Grades 3–8)_
- [Yoshi and the Ocean: A Sea Turtle's Incredible Journey Home](https://readinglist.school/book/yoshi-and-the-ocean-a-sea-turtles-incredible-journey-home) by Lindsay Moore _(Grades K–3)_
- [Your Place in the Universe](https://readinglist.school/book/your-place-in-the-universe) by Jason Chin _(Grades 3–8)_
- [The Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale](https://readinglist.school/book/the-wife-of-baths-prologue-and-tale) by Geoffrey Chaucer _(Grades 11–12)_

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