Universe Journey Into Deep Space

Author/Illustrator: Dr. Mike Goldsmith/Dr. Mark A. Garlick

Genre: Nonfiction

Awards: None

Grade Level: 4th-6th

This book goes into detail about some of the neighboring galaxies to the Earth. You will learn so many neat facts in this book and will be amazed at how far we have come to learn about things in space. The illustrations in this book almost look real. You will feel like you are actually traveling through space.

This is a great book for students on the upper end of elementary school. I could possibly use this book to teach topics in science or use it as a resource when research projects are assigned. I do not have a clear use for this book in my classroom, but I would definitely keep this one in my library. It's worth it.

Fly Guy Presents: Firefighters

Author/Illustrator: Tedd Arnold
Genre: Non-Fiction
Awards: None
Grade Level: Prek-1st

This book is about Buzz and his pet fly named Fly Guy. In this book, they are on their way to a field trip to the fire station.  Here they learn everything you could possibly think of when it comes to firefighters. You will learn what their uniform consists of, how much it weighs, what they do, how fast their trucks go, and even about the fire station dogs.

This book is a great read for Prek-1st grade students. It's a great for introducing non-fiction books because it still has a storyline of a young boy and his pet fly going to visit the station. I wouldn't use this book in my classroom to teach, but I would have it in my library.

The Moon Book

Author/Illustrator: Gail Gibbons
Genre: Non-Fiction
Awards: None
Grade Level: 1st-3rd

Have you ever wondered what the moon was made up? How big is the mood? Why does the moon only show sometimes? Then you should definitely read this book. All of your questions about moons will be answered. This book goes into detail on the phases of the moon, what the moon effects, the size of the moon, and even ancient myths about it.

This book is great for students from first grade to about third. I wouldn't use this book for read aloud purposes, but maybe as a resource reference. The book is great for young readers because its pictures are still cartoonish and fun. The structure of this book is fun as well as some of the facts provided.

Bats

Author/Illustrator: Gail Gibbons
Genre: Nonfiction
Awards: None
Grade: 2nd-5th

Have you every wanted to know everything there is to know about bats? This is the perfect book! This book goes in detail about where bats live, what they eat, what types of bats there are, how they catch food, and much more. Learn what you can do to help endangered bats.

This book would be great for 2nd to 5th grade. It could be used in the classroom for research projects, learning about mammals, or even endangered animals. I would definitely use this book in my classroom. Though it is a nonfiction book, the illustrations make it fun and inviting.

What Do You Do With A Tail Like This?

Author/Illustrator: Steve Jenkins & Robin Page
Genre: Non-Fiction
Awards: Caldecott Award
Grade: K-3rd

Throughout this book are a variety of animals and their characteristics. Every page is a new characteristic of animals. The following page describes what each animal does with that characteristic. At the very end of the book, it gives a description of every animal in the book.

This book could serve so many purposes in my classroom. At one point in your schooling, you've had that one research project over an animal. This book could be read at the start of that project to get students thinking. This book would be great for students in kindergarten through third grade.