Nonfiction Wednesday

I'm excited that Alyson Beecher, at Kid Lit Frenzy, is continuing her Nonfiction Picture Book Challenge for the third year in a row.

 

 

Here is the nonfiction I read last week:

 

 

Flight of the Honey Bee by Raymond Huber, illustrated by Brian Lovelock

 

2013-book, animals, creative-nonfiction, nature, nonfiction, nonfiction-challenge-2014, picture-book, point-of-view I love books about bees. They're fascinating creatures. This one is beautifully illustrated with lots of interesting facts about bees and a story told from the point of view of Scout, the bee. Bright colors of oranges, blues, and greens grace the pages as we follow Scout through the day. Pair this up with The Hive Detectives: Chronicle of a Honey Bee Catastrophe by Loree Griffin Burns, a great book on honey bees.     The Animal Book by Steve Jenkins   2013-book, animals, art, intermediate-kids-book, nonfiction, nonfiction-challenge-2014, science   This is an unbelievably comprehensive and beautiful book on animals of every kind, shape, and size. Steve Jenkins is brilliant and so talented. I got this copy from the library, but I will buy it the next time I'm at a book store. My students will LOVE it!! The cut- or torn-paper collages are stunning and the information is fascinating. There are timelines, facts galore, and even a book-making section in the back. A thorough glossary is included, too. I know a few kids who will spend lots of time pouring over the gorgeous, must-have book.   What nonfiction are YOU reading this week?