Free Nonfiction Passages for Kids

At the time, the Titanic was the largest ship in the world. It was 882 feet long, over 100 feet tall, and had 10 levels. Many believed that it could not sink.

Because of their fierce nature, sharks are studied very closely by humans. How much of what you have heard about sharks is actually true?

It might be hard for you to imagine, but millions of years ago giant reptiles ruled the earth. They were called dinosaurs.

For some, recess can be a lonely place. As luck would have it, a young girl by the name of Samantha Vance understood this and acted upon it.

Our solar system is made up of the sun and all the objects that revolve around it. This includes eight planets, their moons, icy comets and mysterious asteroids.

Nature can be dangerous. Disaster can strike at any time. The more you know, the better you can react.

Did you know that the human body is made up of many systems? These systems work together to keep you alive and healthy.

We all love a snack from time to time. But did you know that many of the snacks that we enjoy today were created by accident.

The Animal Kingdom has a variety of interesting animals. But how do scientists put them into specific groups? What kind of animal do you think humans are?

Dr. King led a civil rights movement in the first half of the 20th century. He was well respected for his peaceful methods of protest.

There are always places to go: a friend’s house, school, or even your favorite restaurant. How many ways can you think of to get there?