Nonfiction books build critical reading skills. Children can read many books on the same subject. They can compare information and visual aids. Children should realize that each book on a certain subject may present different views on that subject. This enables children to become critical thinkers and analyze what they ve read.
Nonfiction books build vocabulary.
Talking to your children about what they have read will help them relate new words to ones they already know. That s how vocabularies grow. The larger your children s vocabulary is, the better they ll be able to manage in a world full of information. Ask some of the who, what, where, why questions, if applicable. Have your children respond creatively through activities or projects of their choice to help them further understand the topic.