I Am Reading

5 books · Ages 4–11 · Chapter Books

I Am Reading is a 5-book series for ages 4–11 by Peter Roop. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

Where to Start

Start anywhere — each book stands alone.

That said, Christopher Columbus and In the Time of Knights: The Real-life History of History's Greatest Knight are great first picks.

All Books

No particular order needed — browse and pick what catches your eye.

Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus2000
In the Time of Knights: The Real-life History of History's Greatest Knight
In the Time of Knights: The Real-life History of History's Greatest Knight2002
New Dinos The Latest Finds! The Coolest Dinosaur Discoveries!
New Dinos The Latest Finds! The Coolest Dinosaur Discoveries!2003
A Teddy Bear for President Roosevelt
A Teddy Bear for President Roosevelt2003
Let's Dream, Martin Luther King, Jr.!
Let's Dream, Martin Luther King, Jr.!2004

What This Series Covers

Curiosity & WonderResilience & PerseveranceJustice & FairnessHistorySelf-Confidence & IdentityGood vs. Evil

What to Read Next

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Cover of Who Was Mark Twain?
Who Was?
Who Was Mark Twain?
April Jones Prince
Explore the fascinating journey of Mark Twain, from his boyhood on the Mississippi River to his rise as a celebrated wri
Ages 4–11
Cover of The Girl Who Buried Her Dreams in a Can: A True Story
The Girl Who Buried Her Dreams in a Can: A True Story
Tererai Trent
In Zimbabwe, education for girls was nearly impossible, but Tererai Trent never gave up on her dream. She buried her goa
Ages 4–11
Cover of Phantoms in the Snow
Phantoms in the Snow
Kathleen Benner Duble
Orphaned Noah Garrett, 15, is sent to live with an unknown uncle at Camp Hale, Colorado, during WWII. There, his deeply
Ages 10–14
Cover of My Father's House
My Father's House
Mina Javaherbin
For a child grappling with changes at home or the meaning of belonging, this lyrical story gently explores themes of fam
Ages 6–8
Cover of Freckle Juice
Freckle Juice
Jennifer Litzel
Andrew Marcus envies his classmate's freckles and buys a secret "freckle juice" recipe from Sharon. His hilarious attemp
Ages 4–11
Cover of The Pencil
The Pencil
Allan Ahlberg
A timid pencil draws a boy, a dog, and more to combat loneliness, but soon faces a big problem as its creations demand c
Ages 4–11