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Non-Fiction Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Non-Fiction books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Non-Fiction series? Start with "1001 Ways to Be a Best Friend" (1988) and follow publication order through all 45 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
1001 Ways to Be a Best Friend
1988
101 Tips for Being a Best Friend
1988
Hot Dog!: All-Time Hottest Jokes!
1989
Castles (With: Claude Delafosse,Denise Millet)
1990
Animals on the Job
1990
On the Road with New Kids on the Block
1990
M.C. Hammer and Vanilla Ice: The Hip-Hop Never Stops
1991
What's Your Name?: A Book of First Names and What They Mean (With: Beth Goodman)
1991
Shannen Doherty
1992
Princess Diana
1993
The Mysteries of Ancient Egypt
1996
Totally JTT: Jonathan Taylor Thomas
1996
The Story of Stained Glass
1996
How to Be a Friend Forever
1998
The Complete Hanson
1998
Leonardo DiCaprio
1998
Pop Quiz
1998
Don't Stress! How To Keep Life's Problems Little
1998
98 Degrees and Rising to the Top!
1999
Sizzling Soap Opera Stars
1999
Sizzlin' Soap Stars
1999
'N Sync with JC
1999
Ricky Martin
1999
Pop Quiz Country Music
1999
Pop Goes Latin
1999
The Friendship Hotline
1999
Bead Power
1999
Second to None: Superstars on the Rise
2000
Raise Your Child's Self-Esteem
2000
Scott and Scott: The Boys of Felicity
2000
Angels: The Inside Scoop on the Stars of Charlie's Angels
2000
Frankie Muniz: Boy Genius
2000
Joshua Jackson
2000
Jim Carrey: Fun and Funnier
2000
2 Grrrls: Pillow Talk
2001
Heath Ledger: The Heath Is On!
2001
A Best Friend and 999 Other Things to Make You Happy
2001
Who Do You Love?: Your Complete Guide To Romance
2001
Sarah Hughes: Golden Girl
2002
Lisa Lopes: The Life of a Supernova
2002
Prom!
2002
Vin Diesel: Fueled for Success
2002
Hilary Duff: A Not-So-Typical Teen
2003
Adam Brody: So Adorkable!
2004
Hello Kitty's Guide to Just About Everything
2020
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