Gotcha Good!: Nonfiction Books to Get Kids Excited About Reading

In this the fourth installment of the excellent Gotcha guides, Baxter and Kochel do not disappoint. In addition to annotations for over 1000 nonfiction titles, they profile eight prolific authors and provide fun top-10 features for the various subjects covered. The guide is divided into seven chapters: American Journeys, People to Know, Around the World and Through the Ages, Animals, Science, Playing with Words, and Monsters, Mysteries, Mummies, and Other Quirky Books. The titles chosen are truly high quality, relevant, and up-to-date, with suggested ages provided, most ranging from grades three through eight. Many lesser-known and newer titles have been selected, and their attractive covers are sprinkled throughout, which adds to the overall fresh look and feel of this resource. This inclusive title is as user-friendly as its predecessors and a must-have for all librarians who want to get kids excited about nonfiction.