View the tips for parents to help children read nonfiction books.

Talk with your child about the main topic of the book. Work together to find details and information that support the main topic.
On a page with interesting pictures, illustrations, or diagrams, talk about the information you can learn by reading the words and studying the pictures, diagrams, or illustrations.
Ask your child “text-based” questions directly from the book.
Help your child write about a nonfiction topic which interests him/her.
Discuss the roles of the author and the illustrator.