Year 3
Explore our engaging collection of Year 3 non-fiction books, perfect for sparking curiosity and expanding knowledge in young learners. These books cover a wide range of topics such as history, science, geography, inventions, and biographies, offering vibrant visuals and clear explanations to support both classroom learning and independent exploration. Designed for Key Stage 2 students, these non-fiction titles help children develop a deeper understanding of the world around them while making learning enjoyable. Whether you’re looking to enhance your classroom library, support project work, or encourage reading for pleasure, these Year 3 non-fiction books are an essential addition to inspire and educate your students.
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24 Hours In Space
Join an astronaut for a day as she goes on her first ever spacewalk, and new crew members arrive. Find out how she trained for her mission and what it's like living and working in space. How do you eat and drink at zero gravity? How do space toilets ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.2
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Hardback
24 Hours In The Stone Age
Join a young girl as she goes hunting, makes her own stone tools and creates amazing cave art. Learn all about the dangers of life in the Stone Age, what makes a good shelter and what edible plants can be gathered in the wild. Eye-catching ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.4
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Hardback
A Lost World
What was the world like a long time before humans arrived on Earth? This book offers an account of the dinosaurs but from a slightly different perspective. A Lost World is a book-banded reading book for more confident readers, carefully levelled at ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.4
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Ambulances
A person needs to get a hospital quick! What vehicle can get them there fast? An ambulance! Ambulances carry the equipment needed to help people in an emergency. Young readers will find out about ambulances, their main parts and how these important ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Animals Hidden In The Desert
Some desert creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. Some desert animals blend in with rocks, sand and more. Others burrow beneath the ground or hide in shrubs. Can you spot the ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.2
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Animals Hidden In The Forest
Some forest creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. Some forest animals blend in with leaves, moss and more. Others hide beneath rocks or in logs. Can you spot the creatures hidden ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Animals Hidden In The Ocean
Some ocean creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. Some ocean animals blend in with sand, pebbles and more. Others hide in coral reefs or beneath the ocean floor. Can you spot the ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Animals Hidden In The Snow
Some creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. In cold habitats, animals blend in with the snowy surroundings. They also hide beneath the snow in dens. Can you spot the creatures ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Archaeopteryx And Other Flying Reptiles
Be a dinosaur detective! Look at the fact files about flying reptiles such as Archaeopteryx, Eudimorphodon and Pterodactylus and find out what each one ate, what they weighed and where they lived.
- ATOS Book Level : 3.1
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Beastly Bacteria
Dive into the weird and wonderful world of monstrous microbes to find out all about these pint-sized problems. From fungal frights to parasites,and everything in between, get up close and personal with some of the tiniest terrors on the planet.
- ATOS Book Level : 3.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Bin Lorries
Millions of bags of rubbish are thrown away every day! That’s a lot of rubbish! Bin lorries are hard at work picking up this rubbish. They carry it to landfills and other places. Young readers will learn about the types of bin lorries, their main ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Blue Whales
Blue whales are the largest animals to have ever lived on Earth! But they are often hidden from human eyes deep beneath the ocean waves. Find out their secrets and get all the facts about these majestic water mammals.
- ATOS Book Level : 2.6
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Breakdown Trucks
A car breaks down on the motorway. It won’t go. What vehicle can help? A breakdown truck! Breakdown trucks carry broken vehicles to garages so they can be fixed and get back on the road. Young readers will find out about breakdown trucks, their ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Brilliant Black British History
An eye-opening story of Britain, focusing on a part of our past that has mostly been left out of the history books: the brilliant Black history of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
Did you know that the first Britons were Black? Or that some ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.3
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Buses
You need to get to another part of a big city quickly. What can you do? Take the bus! Buses take people where they need to go day after day. They help people get to work, to shops and more. They are hard at work in all types of weather. Young readers...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Care For Your Body
From exercising to getting enough sleep, you are in charge of your body. It's important to take good care of it. Using informative text and vibrant photos, Care for Your Body reminds you of simple ways to keep your body healthy. Complete with a ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.8
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Care For Your Teeth
Say cheese! Good dental hygiene is an important way to stay healthy. With engaging text and colorful photos, readers learn good habits for heathy teeth. Care for Your Teeth includes a glossary, read more section, kid-friendly internet sites, and an ...
- ATOS Book Level : 3.1
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Change (Pride In…….)
Sometimes being who you are can be a hard thing to do. Learn about people from across the LGBTQIA+ community who celebrate who they are and never stop fighting for what they believe in. No matter who you are, inside or out, this book is here to teach...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.8
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Continents Of The World
Asia is huge! Antarctica is cold. Australia is an island. Africa has deserts, rain forests and more! Find out about the geography, climate and animals of Earths seven main land masses and what makes each one unique.
- ATOS Book Level : 3.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Day And Night
The sun shines bright during the day but why can't you see it at night? Follow the patterns of the Sun and the Earth to learn what causes day and night.
- ATOS Book Level : 1.9
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Desert Habitats Around The World
Did you know that Antarctica is the largest desert in the world? It receives so little rain or snow that it is almost as dry as the Sahara! Whether cold, hot or somewhere in between, a third of the Earth's land is desert. Learn about the geography ...
- ATOS Book Level : 4.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Earthquakes
The ground shakes. A road splits apart. Buildings collapse. It’s an earthquake! Discover how movement deep below Earth’s surface can cause such damage. Learn about earthquakes, what causes them, and how to stay safe if one happens.
- ATOS Book Level : 3.3
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Hardback
Electric Cars
A car zips down the street. But you don't hear the engine rumbling. Why? It's an electric car! Electric cars are becoming more common around the world. Young readers will get a basic introduction to the main parts of these vehicles. They will see how...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.4
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Elephant Vs Rhinoceros
If an elephant and a rhinoceros were to meet and fight, which one would win? Read this book to find out!
- ATOS Book Level : 3.2
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Fire Engines
Smoke pours out of a window. Call 999! A fire engine is on its way! Fire engines carry the equipment needed to put out fires and help people in emergencies. Young readers will find out about fire engines, their main parts and how these important ...
- ATOS Book Level : 2.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
