Fantastic non-fiction books for 9-11 year olds

The brain is important to everything about us, from our senses and memories to how we feel, and this book covers all of these topics in a fun and accessible way. The illustrations throughout are colourful and creative, making this a real joy to explore and learn from together.

Children can go on their own quest to find treasure in this wonderful book, which covers many valuable items, from artworks and ruins to natural wonders. The scope of topics included makes this a useful classroom resource to support a range of cross-curricular projects too!

Not every non-fiction book is packed with facts, and this is a good example of the variety available. Children will find the comic book style easy and quick to read, helping them pick up the great tips and strategies for understanding and coping with their worries that are on offer.

This interactive book allows football fans to build their perfect team while learning about players from around the world throughout history. This is a great non-fiction choice for reading as a small group or a family, with everyone sharing their opinions and making decisions together.

This is an exciting read which counts down through the history of space exploration to the triumph of the moon landing. Bright, graphic illustrations and a variety of great facts will keep children engaged throughout.

Pairing non-fiction content with activities for children to try out themselves is a great recipe for success and a good thing to look out for when selecting non-fiction texts. This is a great example as budding artists can find out more about Van Gogh’s life and style, with space to experiment and practise their own technique based on what they have learned.

Curious minds will be spoilt for choice with this comprehensive encyclopedia, written in collaboration with over 100 experts in the fields of space, animals, brain science and more. This is a great resource for children to use for research, dip in and out of and even test their knowledge, with a quiz included at the end of each chapter.

This is a fantastic non-fiction picture book to use in class. Focusing on a house on the outskirts of Berlin, you can watch as history unfolds in Germany from the Holocaust to the modern day. It would make a great addition to a history project on WWII, or even a research project on how your own local area has changed over time.

In this bright and engaging concertina book, you can find out anything you would like to know about music, from the development of instruments to meeting some of the most successful composers and performers. The suggested playlist at the back of the book is a great way to bring the subject to life while you read!

This is a fascinating read for any children interested in planes, trains and automobiles. It covers many impressive machines, from the Lunar Rover to Concorde, including interesting statistics, stylish illustrations and the human story behind each one.