This document provides tips for choosing and reading nonfiction texts based on a child's reading ability and background knowledge. It recommends using the five finger rule to select texts at an appropriate difficulty level and noticing text features like tables of contents and headings. The tips suggest asking questions before, during, and after reading, taking notes in the child's own words on important points, rereading when necessary, and reading multiple books on a topic to improve nonfiction reading skills.

1. Diving into Nonfiction!