Nonfiction books about Science
8 books in the nonfiction genre that explore science, drawn from the US-school assigned-reading canon. Each links to its reading level, grade range, and the curricula that cite it.
8 nonfiction books about science
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Evidence! How Dr. John Snow Solved the Mystery of CholeraDeborah Hopkinson
Haiku, Ew! Celebrating the Disgusting Side of NatureLynn Brunelle
Mountain of Fire: The Eruption and Survivors of Mount St. HelensRebecca E. Barone
Narwhal: Unicorn of the ArcticCandace Fleming
Spooky Lakes: 25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes that Dot Our PlanetGeo Rutherford
The Dark!: Wild Life in the Mysterious World of CavesLindsey Leigh
The Fire of StarsKirsten W. Larson
The Mystery of the MonarchsBarb Rosenstock
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Frequently asked questions
What nonfiction books are about science?
8 nonfiction books that explore science appear across US-school curricula — Common Core exemplars, AP, IB, Cambridge, and state ELA standards. Each title on this page links to its full curriculum citations and reading level.
What reading level are these nonfiction science books?
Reading levels vary across these 8 titles, assigned across grades 3 through 8. See each book's page for its grade range and Lexile measure.
How many nonfiction books about science are on the list?
This page lists 8 nonfiction titles about science, ordered alphabetically. The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.
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