A long time ago when I was an elementary school student, I remember never really grasping the difference between fiction and nonfiction books. I wish the book, "Bored Bella Learns About Fiction and Nonfiction" was around back then. It would have enlightened my understanding like it is doing for elementary school students today. Thank you Sandy Donovan and Leeza Hernandez for making this remarkable book!
According to Sandy Donovan, there are many ways to find out if a book is fiction or nonfiction. One way is to read the description of the book on the back cover or inside flap. When you read it, ask yourself:
*What is the book about? What happens in the book?
*Is the purpose of the book to give information or tell a story?
If a book gives information, helps you learn something about real people, places and events it is nonfiction. If a book tells a story with content or characters that don't exist in real life, yet may contain true facts, it is fiction.
"Bored Bella Learns About Fiction and Nonfiction" was a gift from our school district office. It is not available in retail stores...yet.
www.facthound.com is a child-friendly website to search for relevant topics.
"FactHound" will fetch the best sites for you!"
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