For sensitive readers, science topics can be great ways to build vocabulary in a nonthreatening way.
Books about plants are usually very safe--no violence there,
unless you get books about carnivorous plants.
Books about animals are also very appealing to children, but you do have
be aware of sections on ...ahem... reproduction--you might look for
"mating" in the index as a quick screen. Even if its not all that disturbing to you to have your child know about mating in corals (they never touch, they just release their gametes into the water), you might not want them talking ad nauseum in public about mating, finding a mate, and related topics. Also, some animals are carnivores and
sometimes photos of killing can be gory and disturbing to some kids. Also, be aware that books about baby animals may have pictures of messy births, not just cute fuzzy animals.
Physics and earth science can be interesting and fun. Topics
like electricity, rocks/minerals, fossils, water/hydrology, weather, and space
can be very appealing to young children.
Also, many books have experiments you can do at home, which may also
get your little bookworm off the couch and doing something besides reading.
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