The diversity of means of keeping reader’s attention in a modern non-fiction book for children

The methods to contact with readers of modern non-fiction books for children and to keep their attention have been considered. These methods include interactivity, the selection of interesting facts, comparison, a series of questions, an explanation with the known models, the alternatives for the events that would change the course of history, explain complex phenomena in experiments, refutation of common misconceptions, explanation through situations of childhood, dialogue, intriguing headlines, humor, language-linguistic tricks. Examples are given for each technique from the best editions according to the reader’s preferences for children aged 7 to 11 years. The authors of the best examples of non-fiction literature, in accessible and figurative form, reproduce the scientific facts and expand the outlook of the young reader. Not only do they use clear language and reliable data, but also attract children’s attention, encourage them to perceive the information. The diversity of means of keeping reader’s attention in such literature involves the combination of all possibilities of influence on the young reader as appealing to the mind, telling about the achievements of modern science, the mysterious world of scientific experiments, and those that attract him emotionally, maintaining a steady interest in the subject.

Keywords: fact, non-fiction book, book for children, dialogue, interactivity.