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5,058 books found
Haunted #4
Ghosts Never Die
Joel A. Sutherland
For the child who loves a good scare but also wonders how a town's history and past tragedies shape the world they live
Ages 8–12
The Nightmare Thief #1
The Nightmare Thief
Nicole Lesperance
For the child grappling with the heavy weight of family loss and looking for the inner strength to protect their loved o
Ages 8–12
Laika the Space Dog: First Hero in Outer Space
Jeni Wittrock, Shannon Toth, Terry Flaherty
For the child curious about space exploration and the animal heroes who paved the way. This narrative history explores t
Ages 7–10
Graphic History
The Hindenburg Disaster
Matt Doeden
High-stakes history unfolds in a vivid graphic novel format as the world's most famous airship approaches its final, dis
Ages 8–12
Nickolas Flux History-Hopping Adventures #1
Titanic Disaster!
Nel Yomtov
For the child fascinated by history and high-stakes adventure, this graphic novel brings the legendary voyage and tragic
Ages 8–12
Alice on the Island: A Pearl Harbor Survival Story
Mayumi Shimose Poe
Alice’s peaceful life of swimming in the Hawaiian sea ends abruptly on December 7, 1941, when the attack on Pearl Harbor
Ages 8–12
Romeo and Juliet
Hernan Carreras
For the reader struggling with complex classics, this visual adaptation brings the intense emotions and consequences of
Ages 10–16
Katie Woo
Star of the Show
Fran Manushkin
Katie is heartbroken to be cast as a lowly earthworm in the school play, certain that a worm can never be the star of th
Ages 5–7
First Facts: Holidays
Day of the Dead: A Celebration of Life and Death
Amanda Doering Tourville
For children curious about global traditions, this gentle introduction explores how families honor their ancestors with
Ages 6–9
American Indian Life #2
The Creek: The Past and Present of the Muscogee
Danielle Smith-Llera
For the child curious about the true history of the land they live on and how indigenous nations thrive and preserve the
Ages 8–12
Historical Narratives
President Lincoln's Killer and the America He Left Behind
Jessica Gunderson
A famous stage actor stalks the balcony of Ford's Theatre, sparking a frantic manhunt and a period of national mourning
Ages 8–12
A Titanic Time Capsule Artifacts of the Sunken Ship
Jessica Freeburg
For the curious student fascinated by history's mysteries, this book uses recovered artifacts to turn the Titanic's trag
Ages 9–14
Turning Points in History
Death at Kent State
Michael Burgan
For the middle-grade reader asking big questions about protest, power, and how a single photograph can change how the wo
Ages 9–13
The Boundless Sublime
Lili Wilkinson
Desperate for peace after a tragedy, Ruby follows a mysterious friend into a secretive community that hides a dark and s
Ages 14–18
Scott of the Antarctic
Evelyn Dowdeswell, Julian Dowdeswell, Angela Seddon
For the child captivated by history and high-stakes adventure, this book uses real letters and photos to explore the gri
Ages 8–12
Living Through
The Plains Indian Wars 1864-1890
Andrew Langley
For the student grappling with the complexities of American history, this guide explores the difficult conflicts between
Ages 10–14
True Stories of Disaster #1
Swept Away: The Story of the 2011 Japanese Tsunami
Rebecca Rissman
For the curious child who wants to understand the power of nature through real-life accounts of bravery and survival dur
Ages 8–12
Animals in Danger
Animals in Danger in Africa
Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury
For the young animal lover concerned about the environment, this guide explores the real threats facing African wildlife
Ages 8–12
Major Modern Conflicts
The Arab-Israeli War Since 1948
Alex Woolf
Decades of conflict have shaped the lives of people on all sides of the Arab-Israeli War. See how this history impacted
Ages 11–17
Deadly History #2
The Horror of World War II
Nancy Dickmann
For the student curious about the darker realities of history. This guide introduces the heavy truths of World War II th
Ages 8–12
When Something Sad Happens
Saying Good-Bye to Uncle Joe
Nancy Loewen
For the child navigating the loss of a relative. A gentle guide through the emotions of grief and the practical steps of
Ages 5–9
The Music Box #3
In Search of the Past
Carbone
For the child curious about their family's history, this magical mystery provides a safe space to explore the legacy of
Ages 8–12
Voices of the American Revolution
Stories from the Battlefields
Lois Miner Huey
For the student curious about the real faces of history, this collection uses primary sources to reveal how children nav
Ages 9–14
You Choose: Interactive History Adventures
The Great Depression
Michael Burgan
For the curious middle grader wondering how families survived the 1930s. This guide uses primary photos to explain the c
Ages 9–14
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