'Into Thin Air' by Jon Krakauer is another great one. It's a gripping account of a disastrous Mount Everest expedition.
You might also enjoy 'The Diary of a Young Girl' by Anne Frank. It offers a poignant and personal perspective during the Holocaust.
One popular nonfiction graphic novel is 'Maus' by Art Spiegelman. It tells the story of his father's experiences during the Holocaust in a very unique and powerful way through the use of animal characters to represent different groups. Another is 'Persepolis' by Marjane Satrapi, which is about her childhood in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. It gives a great insight into the political and social situation there at that time.
One popular historical nonfiction novel is 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' by Jared Diamond. It explores how geography and environment influenced the development of different civilizations. Another is 'The Diary of a Young Girl' by Anne Frank, which gives a first - hand account of a Jewish girl's experiences during the Holocaust. 'A People's History of the United States' by Howard Zinn is also well - known, presenting American history from the perspective of the common people.
One popular adult nonfiction novel is 'Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind' by Yuval Noah Harari. It offers a comprehensive look at the history of our species. Another is 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' by Rebecca Skloot, which tells the story of Henrietta Lacks and the impact of her cells. 'Educated' by Tara Westover is also well - liked, as it details her journey from a strict and isolated upbringing to getting an education.
One popular nonfiction graphic novel is 'Maus' by Art Spiegelman. It tells the story of his father's experiences during the Holocaust in a very unique and impactful way. Another is 'Persepolis' by Marjane Satrapi, which gives an insider's view of life in Iran during and after the Islamic Revolution.
Another great one is 'The Selfish Gene' by Richard Dawkins. This book delves into the concept of genes as the fundamental units of evolution, explaining how natural selection works at the genetic level in a very engaging way. It has been highly influential in the field of evolutionary biology and has also made the topic more understandable for non - scientists.
One popular true crime nonfiction novel is 'In Cold Blood' by Truman Capote. It tells the story of the brutal murders of a Kansas family in a very detailed and engaging way. Another is 'Helter Skelter' by Vincent Bugliosi, which delves into the Manson Family murders. And 'The Devil in the White City' by Erik Larson, which combines the story of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair with the serial killings of H.H. Holmes.
One popular young adult nonfiction novel is 'I Am Malala' by Malala Yousafzai. It tells her story of fighting for girls' education in Pakistan. Another is 'The Diary of a Young Girl' by Anne Frank, which gives a poignant account of her life in hiding during World War II. 'Just Mercy' by Bryan Stevenson is also great, highlighting issues of justice and inequality in the United States.
Another is 'I Am Malala'. Malala Yousafzai tells her story of fighting for girls' education in Pakistan. It's very inspiring for middle school students as it shows the power of standing up for what's right.
One great example is 'Astronauts: Women on the Final Frontier' which is a nonfiction graphic novel that tells the stories of female astronauts. It's not only educational but also inspiring for young girls. 'March' is also a notable nonfiction graphic novel for kids (and adults too). It tells the story of the civil rights movement in a very visual and engaging way that kids can understand.
One popular nonfiction kids story is 'The Magic School Bus' series. It takes children on amazing adventures in different scientific concepts. Another is 'Who Was?' series which tells the life stories of famous people. And 'I Survived' series that describes real - life disasters from a kid's perspective.