W The emphasis in children's science-oriented literature recently has been on non-fiction books rather than fiction. Why is this shift happening?
A) Because of increased emphasis on students acquiring scientific factual information
B) Because non-fiction books are easier to write than fiction
C) Because it is easier to illustrate non-fiction books than fiction books
D) Because the imagination and creativity seen in fiction books have no place in science

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The shift towards non-fiction books in children's science-oriented literature is primarily being driven by the increased emphasis on students acquiring scientific factual information. Educators and parents want children to have a solid understanding of science concepts and non-fiction books are seen as an effective way to convey this information. This shift does not indicate that imagination and creativity have no place in science, but rather that factual information is a key component of scientific learning.

W the Emphasis in Children's Science-Oriented Literature Recently Has Been