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History Books for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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History Books for Ages 8–11

History at chapter book age can be as gripping as any adventure story, because it is one. These 13,346 books bring historical periods to life through characters who are living through something extraordinary and ordinary at the same time.

13,346 books

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The Logan Family Saga #5

Mississippi Bridge

Mildred D. Taylor

A ten-year-old boy watches from the sidelines as a bus driver forces Black passengers off a crowded bus during a dangero

Cover of Son of the Circus A Victorian Story

Son of the Circus A Victorian Story

For the child exploring their place in the world, this vivid Victorian tale follows Ted as he discovers his father is a

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Fact Finders: American Civil War

The Biggest Battles of the Civil War

For the young history buff ready to dive into the strategy and stories behind America's most pivotal battles, from Getty

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Mercy's Mill #1

Sarah is adjusting to a new stepfather and foster sister when she meets a mysterious boy who claims he has traveled all

Cover of Jip: His Story

Katherine Paterson

Living on a Vermont poor farm in the 1850s, a boy named Jip begins to uncover the hidden secrets of his past and the tru

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Red-Dirt Jessie #1

Red-Dirt Jessie

Amidst the dust and despair of the Depression, young Jessie finds hope as she attempts to tame a wild dog and help her f

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Military Conflicts

The Revolutionary War: Why They Fought

Kristin Marciniak, Red Line Editorial

For the student curious about the sparks that ignite a revolution, this book explores the deep-seated desire for fairnes

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Time Twisters #2

Neil Armstrong and Nat Love, Space Cowboys

For the child who loves imagining 'what-if' scenarios, this high-energy adventure makes history feel like a playground o

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Freedom's Children: Young Civil Rights Activists Tell Their Own Stories

Young people at the heart of the 1950s and 60s Civil Rights movement share their personal accounts of courage and activi

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Katherine Johnson: a Life Story

For the young learner fascinated by space and math, this biography shares the inspiring story of a brilliant woman who b

Cover of Mighty Inside

Sundee T. Frazier

For the child who struggles to find their voice or feels held back by a stutter, this story celebrates the courage it ta

Cover of The Making of America: The History of the United States from 1492 to the Present

The Making of America: The History of the United States from 1492 to the Present

Robert D. Johnston

For the curious student needing a clear, visual overview of how the United States grew from early exploration to the mod

Cover of Many Thousand Gone: African Americans from Slavery to Freedom

Many Thousand Gone: African Americans from Slavery to Freedom

Virginia Hamilton

For the child curious about real-life heroes who fought for liberty. This collection of historical accounts honors the g

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Show Me a Sign #2

Ann Clare LeZotte

For the child exploring how everyone deserves a voice. A young Deaf teacher fights to free a student from isolation and

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You Choose: Interactive History Adventures

Spies of the Civil War

Michael Burgan, Angie Kaelberer

For the curious student who loves secrets and puzzles, this book explores the daring, real-life heroes who worked in the

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Historical Narratives

Tangled History

Jessica Gunderson, Matt Doeden, Eric Braun, Steven Otfinoski

For the inquisitive reader who asks why things happened and how events are connected. This treasury builds critical thin

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Unspoken: A Story from the Underground Railroad

For children processing the weight of doing the right thing when it is difficult, this wordless story explores the quiet

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Steamboat School

Deborah Hopkinson

James would rather be anywhere than his dark classroom, but he soon learns that a determined teacher can find an excitin

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The Usborne Book of

Richard Dungworth, Philippa Wingate

For the child who needs to see that one person can change the world. These bite-sized stories of grit and genius inspire

Cover of 10,000 Days of Thunder: A History of the Vietnam War

10,000 Days of Thunder: A History of the Vietnam War

For the student grappling with the human and political layers of war, this veteran-penned history provides a balanced, v

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Whistling Clough

For the young teen finding their footing in a new place, this atmospheric adventure explores the grit and courage needed

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A father and son take a quiet, meaningful journey to the Vietnam War Memorial to touch the engraved name of the grandfat

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A Day for Rememberin' Inspired by the True Events of the First Memorial Day

For the child learning how we honor the past, this story reveals the powerful Black history behind the origins of Memori

Cover of War in the Ring: Joe Louis, Max Schmeling, and the Fight between America and Hitler

War in the Ring: Joe Louis, Max Schmeling, and the Fight between America and Hitler

John Florio, Ouisie Shapiro

For the child curious about how sports can change history, this book explores two athletes who became icons during the f

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