Non-Fiction & Educational Books for Kids in Malaysia | Wau Books ![Wau Books](https://waubooks.com/logo/logo-wordmark.png) Discover Collections Journal About Contact Sign in Browse books ← Collections 1. Home/ 2. Collections/ 3. Educational & Non-Fiction Books Collection # Educational & Non-Fiction Books True stories and real facts, for the reader who wants to know how the world works. ## Questions parents ask
What counts as a non-fiction book for children? Any book about the real world: nature, history, how things work, first references, and activity books. Good ones present real facts through clear writing and strong pictures.
What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction? Fiction is made up; non-fiction is true. Both are worth reading. Non-fiction especially suits a child who loves facts and wants to know how the real world works.
What non-fiction books are good for a 7 year old? At seven, look for first reference books and longer non-fiction on a subject your child loves, from animals and space to history and sport. Short sections and strong pictures keep it inviting.
What are good educational books for preschoolers? For four and five year olds, look for first-concept books that teach through play: counting, colours, the body, and the world around them, with bold pictures and one idea per page.
Is non-fiction only for school? No. Non-fiction is some of the most enjoyable reading a curious child can do. When it follows their own interest, it rarely feels like schoolwork.
![Educational & Non-Fiction Books](https://waubooks.com/collections/educational-nonfiction.webp) ## Related collections - STEM & Curiosity Books - Books for Ages 6 to 8 Curated titles ## Books in Educational & Non-Fiction Books 7 books currently match this collection. ![Cover of Key Words with Peter and Jane - 1A](https://waubooks.com/book-covers/key-words-with-peter-and-jane-1A.webp) ### Key Words with Peter and Jane - 1A Editorially selected Ages 3–5English A structured early reading book that introduces simple key words through repetition, helping young children take their first steps towards confident and independent reading. View book ![Cover of Key Words with Peter and Jane - 2B](https://waubooks.com/book-covers/key-words-with-peter-and-jane-2B.webp) ### Key Words with Peter and Jane - 2B Editorially selected Ages 3–5English A structured early reading book that develops sentence reading and comprehension skills, helping children read with greater confidence and fluency. View book ![Cover of Key Words with Peter and Jane - 2A](https://waubooks.com/book-covers/key-words-with-peter-and-jane-2A.webp) ### Key Words with Peter and Jane - 2A Editorially selected Ages 3–5English A structured early reading book that builds on basic key words and introduces short phrases, helping children develop confidence as they progress towards independent reading. View book ![Cover of Key Words with Peter and Jane - 2C](https://waubooks.com/book-covers/key-words-with-peter-and-jane-2C.webp) ### Key Words with Peter and Jane - 2C Editorially selected Ages 6–8English A structured early reading book that supports more fluent and independent reading through longer sentences, richer vocabulary, and steady progression. View book ![Cover of Key Words with Peter and Jane - 1B](https://waubooks.com/book-covers/key-words-with-peter-and-jane-1B.webp) ### Key Words with Peter and Jane - 1B Editorially selected Ages 3–5English A structured early reading book that reinforces familiar key words while introducing more variety in sentence patterns to strengthen reading confidence. View book ![Cover of Key Words with Peter and Jane - 1C](https://waubooks.com/book-covers/key-words-with-peter-and-jane-1C.webp) ### Key Words with Peter and Jane - 1C Editorially selected Ages 6–8English A structured early reading book that strengthens reading fluency through longer sentences and repeated key words, helping children read more confidently and independently. View book ![Cover of Little Engineers STEM Series](https://waubooks.com/book-covers/little-engineers-stem-series.webp)Waubooks Original ### Little Engineers STEM Series Editorially selected Ages 6–8English Hands-on STEM activities and engineering challenges packaged as an engaging story-driven adventure for primary schoolers. View book ## [Real things, well told](#real-things-well-told) Non-fiction books for kids answer the questions a child actually asks: what lived before us, how the body works, where food comes from. The best of these read like stories, with a clear thread and pictures that make a fact stick. Good non-fiction builds knowledge and vocabulary at the same time, without ever feeling like homework. A child who loves facts is already a reader, they just need the right books. ## [Fiction and non-fiction: what is the difference](#fiction-and-non-fiction-what-is-the-difference) Fiction is made up; non-fiction is true. Both matter, and a strong reader enjoys both. Non-fiction has a special pull for a certain kind of child: the one who would rather learn how a volcano works than read a story about one. For that child, a well-made fact book is the book that makes reading click. Many titles blend the two, telling a true story with the shape and warmth of fiction. ## [Choosing by interest and age](#choosing-by-interest-and-age) The surest way to choose non-fiction is to follow the obsession. A child mad about animals, space, dinosaurs, sports, or vehicles will read pages of fact on their favourite subject. For toddlers and preschoolers, look for simple first books with one clear idea per page and bold pictures. Educational books for four and five year olds introduce first concepts through play. From about seven, a child can enjoy first reference books, longer non-fiction, and books they choose to read for themselves. ## [A first reference, a lifelong habit](#a-first-reference-a-lifelong-habit) A child who learns to find an answer in a book keeps a useful habit for life. Keep a few non-fiction books within reach, and when a question comes up, look it up together. That small act, turning to a book for an answer, is one of the most valuable reading habits you can build. Non-fiction also supports school gently, from the sidelines, by feeding the curiosity that makes a child want to learn. ## [Educational books for Malaysian families](#educational-books-for-malaysian-families) At Wau Books, our non-fiction and educational books include titles about Malaysian nature, history, and everyday life, so a child can learn about their own country as well as the wider world. Where they exist, we include books in Bahasa Malaysia. 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