Informational Fiction Books for Kids: Picture Books That Teach Science and Nature

Children love asking “why” and exploring the world around them. Informational fiction (also called narrative non-fiction) books for kids combine engaging stories with accurate facts to satisfy that curiosity. Unlike standard nonfiction, which can sometimes feel purely factual or dry, these books use storytelling, characters, and plots to bring real animals, habitats, and scientific ideas to life, making learning both memorable and exciting.

Informational fiction supports vocabulary growth, critical thinking, and reading comprehension. Children follow the story while discovering new words, exploring complex ideas, and connecting the information to their own experiences. The Bringing National Parks to Life series brings these ideas to life, featuring real animals and habitats such as the Pacific fisher in Sequoia and Kings Canyon, the mountain yellow-legged frog in Yosemite, and the desert pupfish in Death Valley. These books inspire children to ask questions, explore nature, and develop a love of learning through both story and science.