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History Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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History Books for Ages 12–18

History for teenagers gets serious. Primary sources, competing narratives, the uncomfortable parts that earlier books may have softened. These 10,050 books trust older readers to engage with the full complexity of what happened and why it still matters.

10,050 books

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The Roanoke, Jamestown and Williamsburg Colonies

For the student curious about how early America began, this book explores the mystery of Roanoke and the grit required t

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Lewis & Clark Expedition

For the curious student fascinated by history and exploration. This guide brings the 1804 journey to life while explaini

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Children's Women Biographies

The Brave Women of World War II

History Brought Alive

For the middle-grader who loves stories of real-life heroism and wants to see how everyday women became the unsung heroe

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The Heart-Shattering Facts about the Trail of Tears

For the middle-grade student processing the heavy realities of American history: this book offers a factual, sensitive l

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Why Was There An American Revolution?

For the curious middle grader wondering why people fought for independence and how a group of colonies became a brand ne

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Kids' History Books

Who Were the Jacobins?

For the middle-grade student curious about how revolutions start and why they sometimes spin out of control.

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Mindset Memos: Bite-sized Biographies for Learning to Think Like a Leader

For the child who needs a boost of confidence or a shift in perspective. These short profiles of great leaders turn life

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When Did Man First Go to Space? History of Space Explorations

For the curious student who wonders how humans ever reached the stars. This guide traces the journey from early rockets

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Outlaws of Time #1

The Legend of Sam Miracle

For the child who feels overlooked or limited by their circumstances, this high-stakes adventure proves that even the mo

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The Royal Diaries #11

Sŏndŏk: Princess of the Moon and Stars

For the child feeling the weight of high expectations and looking for the courage to lead with their own unique strength

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Young Royals #2

Isabel: Jewel of Castilla, Spain, 1466

For the young reader navigating high stakes and family pressure, this diary explores the courage needed to stand firm in

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Kat, Incorrigible #2

Stephanie Burgis

For the child who bristles at restrictive rules, Kat's journey through Regency England proves that staying true to yours

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The Royal Diaries #3

Elisabeth: The Princess Bride

Barry Denenberg

For the young reader feeling the weight of high expectations or navigating a sudden, life-changing transition into a mor

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The End of Time

For the child who enjoys untangling complex riddles and wonders about the intersection of science and superstition in th

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J. D. Polson #1

J. D. Polson and the Liberty Head Dime

For the young puzzle-solver who loves uncovering hidden clues. Join an armadillo detective in a Texas town to crack a ca

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Just William #11

William the Bad

Richmal Crompton

For the child whose boundless energy and vivid imagination are constantly at odds with the rules of the adult world.

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A Horse's Tale: Ten Adventures in 100 Years

For the child who wonders about the secrets hidden in old objects or how life has changed for families over the last cen

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The Explosionist #1

The Explosionist

For the teen navigating a world where the line between fact and faith is blurred, especially when questioning the motive

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Dear America #18

One Eye Laughing, the Other Weeping

Barry Denenberg

For the child grappling with news of global conflict or injustice, this diary offers a personal window into holding onto

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Azaria: a True History

For the teen or preteen questioning what they see in the news. This powerful true story examines how media and public bi

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A Boy in That Situation: An Autobiography

For the teen exploring the messy reality of growing up and the resilience required when your world is upended by history

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The Native Americans

Virginia Schomp

For the curious student fascinated by warriors and explorers. This detailed guide uses real artifacts to bring the daily

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Big Fat Notebooks

Everything You Need to Ace World History in One Big Fat Notebook

Ximena Vengoechea

For the student who feels overwhelmed by history textbooks and needs a visual, organized way to master dates, civilizati

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Pearls of Childhood: The Poignant True Wartime Story of a Young Girl Growing Up in an Adopted Land

For the reader grappling with questions of displacement and survival, this memoir offers a gentle but honest look at lif

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