Nancy Akhavan has developed this nonfiction book collection as a way to help children in Grade 1 begin to navigate or tackle nonfiction and informational texts. Nancy has used her content area and literacy expertise to guide her book selection and offer thoughtfully prepared lessons, activities and teacher tips that pair beautifully with the books. When put into practice, teachers should see an increase in students’ ability to read informational text and write analytically in content areas. This is an AKJ Education exclusive collection. Collection includes: 15 titles, an Introduction to Nancy Akhavan’s Noteworthy Nonfiction Collections, a grade collection overview, and Teacher Tips and Lessons exclusive to the grade level listed in the collection.