Nonfiction.(Brief Article) From: Instructor (1990) | Date: April 1, 2000| Author: Forman, Lillian | COPYRIGHT 2000 Scholastic, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

While novels, poetry, and short stories stimulate the young to dream and aspire, nonfiction provides them with tools to guide and support their efforts at accomplishment. A child who wants to learn to ice-skate can read a book on technique. One who longs to explore can read about exotic places and cultures--even learn how to make maps. You'll likely find that nonfiction can win over the most reluctant readers. Bring in books on cyberspace, wrestling, volcanoes, or sharks; have kids...

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