short non fiction books for middle school

Looking for some engaging and educational reads for middle school students? Look no further! In this article, we will recommend a variety of short non-fiction books that are perfect for students in this age group. From biographies to science and history, these books will captivate young minds and broaden their horizons.

1. "Who Was?" series by various authors: This popular series introduces young readers to influential historical figures, such as Albert Einstein, Amelia Earhart, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Written in an engaging and accessible style, these books provide an excellent starting point for learning about important individuals in history.

2. "I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai: This inspiring autobiography recounts Malala's fight for girls' education under Taliban rule in Pakistan. It not only offers a glimpse into a different culture but also inspires young readers to stand up for what they believe in.

3. "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer: This remarkable true story follows the life of William Kamkwamba, a Malawian teenager who built a windmill from scrap materials to generate electricity for his village. This book not only highlights the power of determination but also educates readers about renewable energy and innovation.

4. "Hidden Figures: Young Readers' Edition" by Margot Lee Shetterly: Based on the adult book that inspired the hit movie, this young readers' edition introduces readers to the incredible untold story of the African-American women mathematicians who played a crucial role in NASA's space program. It's a captivating blend of history, women's empowerment, and STEM education.

5. "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank: One of the most widely read books in the world, Anne Frank's diary offers an intimate and poignant glimpse into the life of a Jewish girl hiding from the Nazis during World War II. This book provides valuable insights into the Holocaust, as well as themes of resilience, hope, and the power of the written word.

For more recommendations and a wide selection of short non-fiction books suitable for middle schoolers, check out websites like Goodreads, Scholastic, or Book Riot. These websites offer curated lists, reviews, and ratings to help young readers find books that cater to their interests and reading levels.

Encouraging young minds to explore the world through non-fiction not only fosters a love for learning but also enhances critical thinking and empathy. So, dive into these fascinating stories and inspire the next generation of avid readers and knowledge seekers!
The God-tier Entertainment Emperor Fiction
The God-tier Entertainment Emperor

When Liu Qing woke up, he found himself in a parallel realm to Earth where everything outside had changed. At the same time, Liu Qing inexplicably had a game called the "Great Swagger System" in his mind. The rules of the game were simple. As the player, Liu Qing had to complete "swagger missions" that could be issued at any time. If he failed, he would be punished by the game rules - failure to boast would be met with lightning strikes. He pioneered online literature, challenging and subverting the literary world, becoming the most creative ad executive, a famous screenwriter, composer, host, and more, spanning multiple fields. Regarding his experiences, someone made the following evaluation

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A Little Girl's Scientific Magic Fiction
A Little Girl's Scientific Magic

"She is a devil! A maddening devil!" "Don't be fooled by her beautiful appearance! She is a demon!" "Offend a wizard, and you'll be roasted. Offend a noble, and you'll die horribly. Offend a different race, and all that'll be left of you are your bones." "What? You offended Felicia Lorna? Sorry, you won't even have your bones left!" - Rodkris PS: This book simply portrays the conquest of a certain Lolita. PS: [This book transforms]

295.65 Million words | 2020-08-09 05:36Update

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Rebirth of the Shadow Emperor's Virtuous Wife Fiction
Rebirth of the Shadow Emperor's Virtuous Wife

Su Yanyi, the brilliant CEO of Brilliant Entertainment, the most legendary queen in the entertainment industry, every artist she chooses becomes a powerful presence in the entertainment circle. A conspiracy takes away everything from her, but she discovers that the man she has always been indifferent to actually deeply loves her. However, at the end of her life, all that remains is irreparable regret. "If there is a next life, I will make all those who wronged me suffer a hundredfold, and I will do my best to ensure your well-being

558.57 Million words | 2022-07-08 07:51Update

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Pocket Space Fiction
Pocket Space

A portable space that can constantly expand, with the professional knowledge from his previous life and the god-like space in his current life, Zhang Taiping gradually stepped into the world of flower and tree bonsais. In the eyes of others, they were withering and dying trees, but in his eyes, they were all treasure that could bring in money, because he had the space of a divine artifact, and a spiritual spring that could rejuvenate plants. Weeping willows, cinnamon trees, boxwoods, orchids, plum yews... ancient swords, ancient jades, hot springs… One bonsai worth millions, one precious and rare antique after another, all came along with various encounters in life. If you readers think that "

229.59 Million words | 2021-01-24 22:58Update

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Marrying a Celebrity as a Deception Fiction
Marrying a Celebrity as a Deception

A global spy agency was left frustrated by a remarkable man who walked away from everything, even declining a hundred million euros as a severance package, to return to the city and live an ordinary life. However, reality had other plans, as he found himself bound by contract to a world-famous celebrity as her husband. Will this simple life remain peaceful?

596.66 Million words | 2021-09-09 02:01Update

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Rebirth 2008 Fiction
Rebirth 2008

Waking up from a sleep, Xu Yi found himself back in the year. That year marked the golden era of online literature. It was a time when the masters were rising, and masterpieces were being conceived. Having been a struggling writer in the previous life, in this life, let's see how he overturns the world, writing his own path to become a god!

506.02 Million words | 2022-09-18 15:44Update

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I became a person born in the 1960s. Fiction
I became a person born in the 1960s.

It was just a trip to the supermarket to buy some vegetables, but why did I end up in the 1970s and became the most despised cousin-in-law by my aunt? I thought I would face a difficult life in the 1970s, with no food to eat after a good meal. Fortunately, my grandpa is a veteran of the revolution, my grandma dotes on her granddaughter, my dad is obsessed with his daughter, my mom speaks harshly but has a kind heart, and my uncles and aunts all treat her extremely well. Not to mention my wealthy stepmother overseas and my deeply rooted biological father. Isn't this the prelude to becoming

170.95 Million words | 2021-11-05 04:51Update

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I am the superstar. Fiction
I am the superstar.

"I'm a singer! I've emphasized it more than ten thousand times, I truly am just a singer!" Emperor Chen Mo, the most influential global megastar of the 21st century, shouted as he fled in a 4/4 beat. A wave of world-renowned directors, editors, and top producers came roaring in, waving their checkbooks. In the blink of an eye, poor Teacher Chen Mo was engulfed in the raging sea of the people's war.

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Dandy Teacher Fiction
Dandy Teacher

Arrogant playboy turned teacher collides with a group of arrogant students; what kind of clash of arrogance will ensue?

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Film in the Age of Technology Fiction
Film in the Age of Technology

After being fatally injured in an alien invasion, Wang Hao dies and is reborn thirty years earlier, with a movie technology system implanted in his mind. Do you think he wants to make movies? No! He wants to bring the futuristic technology from the movies into the real world! Do you remember the genetic engineering serum in "The Amazing Spider-Man" that allows limb regeneration? Do you remember the ruthless and bloodthirsty tyrannosaurs and velociraptors in "Jurassic Park"? Do you remember the cool and mind-blowing Iron Man armor in "Iron Man"? Do you remember the worldwide robotic army in "Terminator"? ... All by himself, he leads humanity into the interstellar era in just a few decades, making the

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Addicted to Greed: CEO, Please Be Gentle Fiction
Addicted to Greed: CEO, Please Be Gentle

There is a widely spread rumor that Fu Yan is indifferent and capricious, indulging in the world of flowers. But overnight, he becomes infatuated with a woman named Gu Er, a former popular female star who has been silent for a year. She was blacklisted because she refused to compromise her integrity. Now she has no choice but to make a comeback, solely because her younger brother is lying in the hospital.

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Female Supporting Character's Counterattack: Apocalypse Survival System Fiction
Female Supporting Character's Counterattack: Apocalypse Survival System

Female Supporting Role's Counterattack with the End Times Survival System, Author: Gu Yanli

149.87 Million words | 2023-01-07 08:24Update

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Reliving 1995 Fiction
Reliving 1995

Reborn in the year , his "Dragon Soars" is the mother of the Window Operating System. Chinese people call Li Feiteng the father of internet cafes, while the world refers to him as the first gold miner of the internet. In the era of the century, humanity on Earth had to surrender and admit that the young Li Feiteng, who was still alive, had already become a great man who could influence the entire century, a brilliant and flourishing internet deity.

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My ship girl. Fiction
My ship girl.

My ship girls, the downfall of our country, ship girls everywhere, only the enchanting immortals, prosperity for our nation and security for our people! - By Lu Bi

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My girlfriend is a dragon. Fiction
My girlfriend is a dragon.

Dream Journey Series

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Female Celebrity Masseuses Fiction
Female Celebrity Masseuses

The female celebrity is feeling unwell? The campus belle's little sister is on her period? All sorts of beautiful ladies are feeling uncomfortable. Oh my, I spent a fortune on these ladies just to touch... cough cough, give them a massage? Note: the beautiful ladies receive free service, and remember: handsome men are charged double. This is the story of a secretive and seductive masseur!

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There's a village in Naruto where I live. Fiction
There's a village in Naruto where I live.

The god responsible for time travel gave each protagonist a cheat. Before crossing over, Ye Xiaobai also obtained such a treasure. Village Building Scroll! In the world of Naruto, he acquired a Village Building Scroll from a video game called "Dark Ages." Ye Xiaobai: Are you kidding me...

199.05 Million words | 2022-09-04 23:04Update

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He came from the end of the world. Fiction
He came from the end of the world.

He came from a post-apocalyptic world and after his death, he was reincarnated in Huaguo on Earth, possessing a young man named Yun Luo. He lived for 237 years... while Yun Luo was only 23. He didn't want to be a hero, he just wanted to marry a wife, have children, and lead a simple life. Perhaps he is among us, silently passing by.

389.08 Million words | 2022-05-02 16:11Update

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Rebirth of the Entertainment Genius Fiction
Rebirth of the Entertainment Genius

Wang Qiniann was reborn to the year . In this year, Hong Kong had just returned, Zhao Wei had not yet become Xiaoyanzi, Jia Zhangke had just graduated, and Ning Hao had not yet entered the Beijing Film Academy. In this year, Wang Qiniann applied for the Literature Department of Beijing Film Academy, and later became a talented figure that shocked the entertainment industry...

172.09 Million words | 2020-08-14 06:56Update

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The School Beauty's Super Expert Fiction
The School Beauty's Super Expert

Yang Chen, a young man with a tumultuous fate, is compelled to join the military and undergo the trials of war, eventually transforming into a true warrior. Upon returning to the city, he embarks on a marvelous love story with the school belle and engages in epic battles, showcasing his extraordinary prowess and indomitable spirit. And thus, his journey of valor and passion commences.

178.91 Million words | 2020-10-25 05:36Update

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