3rd grade Nonfiction books
24 books in the nonfiction genre commonly assigned to 3rd grade students — every title’s grade range covers 3rd grade, so each is grade-appropriate by curriculum placement. Each links to its reading level, themes, and the curricula that cite it.
24 3rd grade nonfiction books
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A Friend for Lakota: The Incredible True Story of a Wolf Who Braved BullyingJim Dutcher
A Handful of StarsCynthia Lord- Destiny Finds Her Way: How a Rescued Baby Sloth Learned to Be WildMargarita EngleDestiny Finds Her Way: How a Rescued Baby Sloth Learned to Be WildMargarita Engle
Dewey: There’s a Cat in the Library!Vicki Myron
Evidence! How Dr. John Snow Solved the Mystery of CholeraDeborah Hopkinson
Exploring the TitanicRobert D. Ballard
Good DogMaya Gottfried
Haiku, Ew! Celebrating the Disgusting Side of NatureLynn Brunelle
Her Right FootDave Eggers
Narwhal: Unicorn of the ArcticCandace Fleming
Pop! The Invention of Bubble GumMeghan McCarthy
Salt in His Shoes: Michael Jordan in Pursuit of a DreamDeloris Jordan
Sergeant RecklessPatricia McCormick
The Dark!: Wild Life in the Mysterious World of CavesLindsey Leigh
The Elephants Come HomeKim Tomsic
The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of HockeyChad Soon & Amy Maranville
The Magic School Bus: At the WaterworksJoanna Cole
The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to ReadRita Lorraine Hubbard
The Penguin of Ilha Grande: From Animal Rescue to Extraordinary FriendshipShannon Earle
The Skydiving BeaversSusan Wood
VolcanoesNell Cross Beckerman
Wat Takes His ShotCheryl Kim
Yoshi and the Ocean: A Sea Turtle's Incredible Journey HomeLindsay Moore
Your Place in the UniverseJason Chin
Nonfiction books at other grades
Kindergarten · 1st grade · 2nd grade · 4th grade · 5th grade · 6th grade · 7th grade · 8th grade
Other 3rd grade genres
Realistic Fiction · Children's · Picture Book · Juvenile Fiction · Humor · Middle Grade Fiction · Fantasy · Mystery
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Frequently asked questions
What nonfiction books are good for 3rd grade students?
24 nonfiction books have a grade range that covers 3rd grade and are assigned across US-school curricula — Common Core exemplars, AP, IB, Cambridge, and state ELA standards. Each title on this page links to its full curriculum citations and reading level.
Are these nonfiction books grade-appropriate for 3rd grade?
Every title's grade range covers 3rd grade, so each is age-appropriate by curriculum placement. Check each book's themes and content notes before assigning.
How many nonfiction books are on the 3rd grade list?
This page lists 24 3rd grade nonfiction titles, ordered alphabetically. The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.
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