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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 13,296 books bring historical periods to life through characters who are living through something extraordinary and ordinary at the same time.

13,296 books

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The Carpetbaggers

For the student curious about the complex people and power struggles of the post-Civil War South. This guide untangles t

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Major Modern Conflicts

The Arab-Israeli War Since 1948

Decades of conflict have shaped the lives of people on all sides of the Arab-Israeli War. See how this history impacted

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Engage Literacy

Gold Rush Adventure

For the child who loves to be in charge, this interactive adventure explores the high stakes and hard choices of the Cal

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Tamburlaine's Elephants

Geraldine McCaughrean

For the child grappling with questions of right and wrong in difficult situations, this story explores finding compassio

Ages 9–13

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Rainbow Biography

Dare to Dream: Coretta Scott King and the Civil Rights Movement

Angela Shelf Medearis

For the child curious about the people who changed the world, this biography explores Coretta Scott King's strength and

Cover of Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement

Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer, Spirit of the Civil Rights Movement

Carole Boston Weatherford

For the child learning how one person's voice can change the world, this biography celebrates the courage to stand up ag

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Latsch Valley #2

Winding Valley Farm: Annie's Story

Life on a large early twentieth-century farm comes to life through the daily joys and small heartbreaks of a young girl

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Graphic History: True Stories #2

True Stories of World War I

For the curious student who prefers visuals over long chapters, this graphic novel brings history to life through the hi

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Usborne Starting Point History #1

The First Civilisations

For the curious student fascinated by how the world began. This visual guide brings the ancient civilizations of Mesopot

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Horrible Histories

Barmy British Empire

A witty and dark look at the strange social conditions and bizarre realities of life across the colonies of the British

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Queens: 3,000 Years of the Most Powerful Women in History

Victoria Crossman

For the child who loves stories of leadership and strength. Explore 3,000 years of real-life queens who shaped our world

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The Youngest Marcher The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Activist

Cynthia Levinson

Nine-year-old Audrey Faye Hendricks becomes the youngest person arrested for picketing against segregation in this true

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The Timekeepers #3

Eiffel Tower Emergency

For the curious child who loves solving puzzles and exploring history: join a daring mission to protect the Eiffel Tower

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Historical Narratives

The Real Alexander Hamilton

Jessica Gunderson

For the child who thrives on grit and determination, this biography shows how an orphaned boy from the Caribbean rose to

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Rising After the Fall: Afghan Women Share Their Stories

Lucy Hannah, Zarghuna Kargar

For young readers interested in real-world stories of courage and perseverance, this book shares inspiring narratives fr

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The Brothers Grimm Two Lives, One Legacy

Donald R. Hettinga

You'll learn how two dedicated brothers spent their lives trekking through Germany to rescue crumbling folktales and leg

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Separate, But Not Equal The Dream and the Struggle

For the child questioning why school hasn't always been fair, this history reveals the long journey and resilient heroes

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Graphic Biographies #2

Thomas Jefferson: Great American

Action-packed panels trace the life of Thomas Jefferson, from the quiet desk where he wrote the Declaration of Independe

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The Freedom Maze

For the teen exploring how their family's past shapes their own identity, this time-travel journey reveals the complex,

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Who Were Stanley and Livingstone?

For the curious child who dreams of exploration and wonders what it takes to keep going when the world feels vast and un

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Ida B. Wells Mother of the Civil Rights Movement

Dennis Brindell Fradin, Judith Bloom Fradin

Letters, photographs, and powerful speeches reveal how Ida B. Wells fought against injustice and helped lead the way for

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The Perilous Journey of the Donner Party

Letters and diaries from survivors tell the harrowing true story of the Donner Party as they faced a brutal winter on th

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Biography from A to Z

Malcolm X: Force for Change

Kristin Thoennes Keller

For children beginning to ask about fairness and history, this accessible biography introduces the life and evolution of

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The House on the Canal: The Story of the House That Hid Anne Frank

For the child curious about history and the Holocaust, this beautifully told biography of a building offers a gentle but

History for Other Ages

History Books for Ages 0–3(616)