{"id":2743,"date":"2021-04-16T20:12:06","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T20:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/?p=2743"},"modified":"2021-12-14T22:15:33","modified_gmt":"2021-12-14T22:15:33","slug":"best-nonfiction-books-for-1st-graders-on-epic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/best-nonfiction-books-for-1st-graders-on-epic\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Nonfiction Books for 1st Graders on Epic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Kids are learning long before they start to read, and once they do, a huge exciting world of learning opens up and there&#8217;s so much to know! While the term &#8220;nonfiction book&#8221; isn&#8217;t the most thrilling term for kids in first grade, don&#8217;t let it fool you. Make-believe tales and fantastical adventures do make up much of the early children&#8217;s reading experience, but true stories and informational texts have just as much power to stoke the imagination, while letting them discover so much about our world and their place within it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check our list of best, most popular nonfiction books for 1st graders on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/\">Epic<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"best-nonfiction-books-for-first-graders\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best Nonfiction Books for First Graders<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"1-young-gifted-and-black\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/74273\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>Young, Gifted and Black<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Jamia Wilson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrated by: Andrea Pippins<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>This vibrant book highlights the lives and achievements of 52 leaders of color, past and present. From Crimean War heroine Mary Seattle of Jamaica, to African American icons of the Civil Rights movement, Rosa Parks and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. This book celebrates figures of color from all over the world by sharing stories of their lives and influence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Captivating and inspiring, &#8220;Young, Gifted and Black&#8221; is a compelling, informative addition to your young reader&#8217;s reading list. Simple enough for a 1st grader to grasp, even older kids and tweens can get a lot out of these empowering real-life stories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/74273\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"426\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Young-Gifted-and-Black-.jpg\" alt=\"Nonfiction books for kids: Young, Gifted and Black\" class=\"wp-image-2752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Young-Gifted-and-Black-.jpg 426w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Young-Gifted-and-Black--320x376.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"2-us-symbols-nasa\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/75600\"> <strong>US Symbols: NASA<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Julie Murray<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>As the title suggests, NASA (The National Aeronautics and Space Administration) is the most important symbol of innovation and science in the U.S.\u2014and its groundbreaking explorations have played a vital part of American culture and history throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Filled with breathtakingly vivid photography and simple text, this book tells the story of NASA\u2019s iconic impact in a way that young readers can grasp, from pre-K and kindergarten to first grade. The simple language and eye-opening visuals make this one great for read-alouds. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/75600\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"1083\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/US-Symbols-NASA--1160x1083.jpg\" alt=\"Nonfiction books for 1st graders: US Symbols: NASA\" class=\"wp-image-2746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/US-Symbols-NASA--1160x1083.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/US-Symbols-NASA--800x747.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/US-Symbols-NASA--320x299.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/US-Symbols-NASA--560x523.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/US-Symbols-NASA--1920x1792.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/US-Symbols-NASA-.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"3-headstrong-hallie-the-story-of-hallie-morse-dagget-the-first-female-fire-guard\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/75393\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>Headstrong Hallie, The Story of Hallie Morse Dagget, the First Female &#8220;Fire Guard&#8221;<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Aimee Bissonette<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrated by: David Hohn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Meet Hallie Morse Daggett, the first woman fire guard in the U.S. Forest Service. This gorgeously illustrated true story follows Hallie Morse Daggett through her childhood spent hiking and exploring California&#8217;s Siskiyou Mountains, her firsthand experiences of the effects of wildfires on the natural environment. It continues on to show kids how her love of nature drew her to an important job that, in the 1880s, had always been reserved for men. Share this inspiring picture book detailing the life of this trailblazing woman with your kid. Share this inspiring picture book detailing the life of this trailblazing woman with your kid. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/75393\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"1411\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Headstrong-Hallie-The-Story-of-Hallie-Morse-Dagget-1160x1411.jpg\" alt=\"Headstrong Hallie, The Story of Hallie Morse Dagget\" class=\"wp-image-2745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Headstrong-Hallie-The-Story-of-Hallie-Morse-Dagget-1160x1411.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Headstrong-Hallie-The-Story-of-Hallie-Morse-Dagget-800x973.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Headstrong-Hallie-The-Story-of-Hallie-Morse-Dagget-320x389.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Headstrong-Hallie-The-Story-of-Hallie-Morse-Dagget-560x681.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Headstrong-Hallie-The-Story-of-Hallie-Morse-Dagget-1920x2335.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Headstrong-Hallie-The-Story-of-Hallie-Morse-Dagget.jpg 2105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"4-odd-bods-the-worlds-unusual-animals\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/75057\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>Odd Bods: The World&#8217;s Unusual Animals<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Julie Murphy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Ready for something different? Spiked heads, lengthy snouts and bright-red lips\u2015we\u2019re talking about the animal kingdom, of course. And it\u2019s full of creatures with interesting features. This fascinating book is filled with vibrant up-close and personal photos of some of nature&#8217;s most unique creatures and critters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The text features a wealth of little-known facts. Like, how did these \u201codd bod\u201d animals come to exist? What is adaptation and how did these strange creatures come to inherit these traits? This nonfiction text is a super entertaining primer on evolutionary science.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/75057\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Odd-Bods-The-Worlds-Unusual-Animals.jpg\" alt=\"Nonfiction books for 1st graders: Odd Bods\" class=\"wp-image-2749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Odd-Bods-The-Worlds-Unusual-Animals.jpg 648w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Odd-Bods-The-Worlds-Unusual-Animals-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Odd-Bods-The-Worlds-Unusual-Animals-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Odd-Bods-The-Worlds-Unusual-Animals-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Odd-Bods-The-Worlds-Unusual-Animals-90x90.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"5-honeybee-the-busy-life-of-apis-mellifera\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/71201\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Candace Fleming<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrated by: Eric Rohmann<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Using stunningly detailed imagery and poetic language, this award-winning picture book details the life cycle of &#8220;Apis&#8221; the honeybee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On day one, Apis emerges as a tiny honeybee and sets to work serving the hive. Apis takes care of larvae in the nursery, creates wax combs to house honey, transfers pollen and eventually grows to a point where she can finally leave the hive. She branches out and becomes an adventurer bee where she can gather nectar to make the honey. Your 1st grader will delight in learning about this bee species through Apis&#8217;s experiences. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/71201\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"830\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Screen-Shot-2021-04-16-at-12.28.45-PM.png\" alt=\"Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera\" class=\"wp-image-2753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Screen-Shot-2021-04-16-at-12.28.45-PM.png 830w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Screen-Shot-2021-04-16-at-12.28.45-PM-800x1041.png 800w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Screen-Shot-2021-04-16-at-12.28.45-PM-320x416.png 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Screen-Shot-2021-04-16-at-12.28.45-PM-560x729.png 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"6-national-geographic-kids-just-joking-4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/55057\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>National Geographic Kids Just Joking 4<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Rosie Gowsell Pattison<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>This is the 4th book in a silly series pairing National Geographic&#8217;s amazing animal photos with tons of laugh-inducing material kids can&#8217;t get enough of. Even preschoolers will get a kick out of the funny people and animals. Like previous books in the series, it includes 300 all new laugh-out-loud quips, tongue twisters, jokes, funny animal pics and more!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your kid loves this, they can check out several others in the series on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/\"> Epic<\/a>, including the first book: &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/55055\">National Geographic Kids LOL<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/55057\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/National-Geographic-Kids-Just-Joking-4.jpg\" alt=\"National Geographic Kids Just Joking 4\" class=\"wp-image-2750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/National-Geographic-Kids-Just-Joking-4.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/National-Geographic-Kids-Just-Joking-4-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/National-Geographic-Kids-Just-Joking-4-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/National-Geographic-Kids-Just-Joking-4-90x90.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"7-great-white-shark\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/42811\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>Great White Shark<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Jen Green<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>In this Read-To-Me, \u201cGreat White Shark,\u201d young readers can dive in and explore the depths of the underwater world, and one of its most dangerous predators. They&#8217;ll learn about the great white shark and the world it dominates through easy-to-understand words and a beautiful variety of clear full-color photos. It also has activities to engage them even more in the learning fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your kid is a fan of sharks, check out our post:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/fin-tastic-reads-for-shark-week\/\"> Fin-tastic Reads for Shark Lovers<\/a> for&nbsp; even more picks. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/42811\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/great-white-shark.jpg\" alt=\"Nonfiction books for 1st graders: Great White Shark\" class=\"wp-image-2747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/great-white-shark.jpg 792w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/great-white-shark-320x404.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/great-white-shark-560x707.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"8-tornadoes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/41277\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>Tornadoes!<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Written and illustrated by: Gail Gibbons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Did you know that tornadoes can spin at speeds of up to 261 miles per hour?! Your 1st grader can discover this and over 50 more awe-inspiring facts in this cute, accessible picture book. The illustrations and diagrams do an amazing job of explaining the science behind tornadoes. Plus it gives kids valuable tips on how to stay safe in the event they&#8217;re ever caught in one. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/41277\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"1157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tornadoes-1160x1157.jpg\" alt=\"Best nonfiction books for 1st graders: Tornadoes!\" class=\"wp-image-2744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tornadoes-1160x1157.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tornadoes-800x798.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tornadoes-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tornadoes-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tornadoes-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tornadoes-90x90.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tornadoes-1920x1915.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/tornadoes.jpg 2326w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"9-national-geographic-readers-ponies\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/15134\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>National Geographic Readers: Ponies<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Laura F. Marsh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Did you know baby foals can walk within minutes of birth? Or that the units of measurement for horses and ponies are \u2026 human hands?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNational Geographic Readers: Ponies\u201d showcases the most graceful of Earth\u2019s creatures (and one that\u2019s a big hit among kids)! Its pages are filled with brilliant photographs and fun facts that teach young readers as they entertain. The \u201cNational Geographic Kids\u201d series has books on a wealth of topics loved by kids. You can find several of them<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/collection\/188889\/national-geographic-kids\"> here on Epic<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/15134\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/National-Geographic-Readers-Ponies.jpeg\" alt=\"National-Geographic-Readers-Ponies\" class=\"wp-image-2699\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"10-coretta-scott-audiobook\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/app\/read\/14214\"><strong> <\/strong><strong>Coretta Scott<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>(Audiobook)<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by: Ntozake Shange<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illustrated by: Phylicia Rashad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>This celebrated children\u2019s book details the life of one of U.S. history\u2019s most impactful women\u2014the wife of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Coretta Scott King. This story explores African American civil rights issues such as the injustice of segregated schools in the south, the excitement and fears of holding nonviolent protests and more\u2014all viewed from the perspective of this great American woman. The poetic prose makes this audiobook version an inspiring and delightful experience. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Coretta-Scott-.jpg\" alt=\"Coretta Scott\" class=\"wp-image-2751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Coretta-Scott-.jpg 474w, https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Coretta-Scott--320x425.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"want-to-learn-more\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Want to Learn More?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for more informational texts for 1st graders, browse nonfiction books on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/\">Epic<\/a> or visit your local library.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you enjoyed our list of best nonfiction books for 1st graders!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\">Kids are learning long before they start to read, and once they do, a huge exciting world of learning opens up and there&#8217;s so much to know! 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