Nonfiction Books for Kids
Teach and reinforce facts about a variety of topics with a good selection of nonfiction books for kids.
Scroll through the list below to read through all of the nonfiction book lists I’ve featured here on Homeschool Preschool to date.

Nonfiction Books for Kids
I love adding nonfiction books to our preschool themes and lessons. You can use them to show real images of things kids won’t likely see in real life – ocean animals, planets, etc.
They’re a great way to build your child’s vocabulary and pique their interest in all sorts of things.
Nonfiction Books About Bugs
As winter fades to spring, keep an eye out for caterpillars. Then, read one or two of these nonfiction books about butterflies for more information.
Preschoolers are sponges ready to soak up new things all the time. Teach them about bees with these nonfiction books about bees.
Nonfiction Animal Books for Kids
Nonfiction books about bats are perfect for October read-alouds and independent reading. Fun for Halloween, too!
Add nonfiction books about farm animals to your preschool farm theme for a fun way to introduce your kids to animals and life cycles.
These nonfiction frog books are a great way to introduce preschoolers to frogs, their habitats, and their life cycle.
Kids will love these fun and fact-filled nonfiction books about penguins! They’re great for teaching and learning about these adorable animals.
Explore the ocean with nonfiction books about sharks. Discover different species, their amazing lives, and their role in the ecosystem.

Nonfiction Books About Plants
Autumns means apples! If you plan to teach an apple theme this fall, be sure to include a good selection of nonfiction apple books for preschoolers.
Looking for some teaching tools for your flower lesson plans? Start with these nonfiction books about flowers for preschoolers!
Add one or more of these nonfiction pumpkin books to your fall reading list. They’re perfect for your pumpkin lesson plans this autumn!
Nonfiction Books About the Ocean
This collection of nonfiction books about the ocean is perfect for kids ages 3-10! Learn more about the ocean and the animals that live in it.
Seasonal Nonfiction Books
Introduce your preschoolers to the science behind spring with this collection of nonfiction spring books for preschoolers.
That’s it for now! Be sure to check back regularly as this post will be updated often to reflect my newest nonfiction book lists for kids.
If you are looking for something specific, let me know!

Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.