Book Series · 8 Books

Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers Books

In order from Christopher Columbus to We Are Alike, We Are Different.

Christopher Columbus
The Sun
Saturn
Neptune
Venus
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Christopher Columbus
Book #1 · Picture Book · 2005

Christopher Columbus

By Lisa Wade McCormick

An explorer's daring voyage leads to a groundbreaking discovery.

274 words
Paperback
Summary: Driven by ambition and curiosity, a Genoan explorer embarks on a perilous journey across the Atlantic. As he navigates uncharted waters, he stumbles upon a new world, forever altering the course of history. What secrets and challenges await in this newfound land?
The complete set

Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers Series

8 books · Published 2005–2009

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Christopher Columbus

Picture Book · 2005

An explorer's daring voyage leads to a groundbreaking discovery.

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The Sun

Chapter Book · Ages 6–7 · 2005

Discover the Sun's secrets and its cosmic role.

Saturn

Picture Book · 2005

Discover the mysteries of Saturn, the sixth planet from the Sun.

Neptune

Chapter Book · Ages 6–7 · 2005

Explore Neptune's mysteries and its cosmic dance with Earth.

Venus

Chapter Book · Ages 6–7 · 2007

Explore Venus and its mysteries compared to Earth.

Pluto: Dwarf Planet

Chapter Book · Ages 6–7 · 2007

Explore Pluto's mysteries and its place in our solar system.

Time to Eat at the White House

Chapter Book · Ages 6–7 · 2009

Discover the culinary secrets of the White House.

We Are Alike, We Are Different

Chapter Book · Ages 6–7 · 2009

Explore global diversity through faces, clothes, and food.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers series?

There are 8 books in the Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers series. It began with Christopher Columbus in 2005, and the newest book, We Are Alike, We Are Different, was published in 2009.

What ages are the Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–7, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Scholastic News Nonfiction Readers to life.

01

Lisa Wade McCormick

Author
02

Melanie Chrismer

Author
03

Christine Taylor-Butler

Author
04

Marge Kennedy

Author
05

Janice Behrens

Author

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