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History Chapter Books

Historical fiction in chapter books brings the past to life through characters who feel real and immediate. These 6,910 books cover every era with the kind of detail that makes history stick.

6,910 books

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For the child who asks a million questions about T. rex or fossils: this visual guide makes the prehistoric world feel i

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes

Percy Jackson recounts the wildest deeds of Perseus, Atalanta, and Bellerophon with his signature sarcasm and firsthand

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The Conspiracy of Us #1

The Conspiracy of Us

For the teen navigating the shocking discovery of a secret family history and the intense pressure of finding where they

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Johnny Dixon #7

The Chessmen of Doom

John Bellairs

A strange inheritance leads Johnny Dixon and his friends to a desolate estate where they must stop a madman from destroy

Ages 9–13

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Seeking refuge from a bully in a karate school leads Bushi into a different time, where a master teaches that a sharp mi

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The World's Weirdest, Wackiest True Sports Stories #2

The Greatest Moments in Sports

History's most incredible sports underdogs, from a horse named Upset to the Miracle on Ice, prove that anything is possi

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Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children

Tales of the Peculiar

For the young reader who feels like an outsider or finds beauty in the strange. These eerie stories explore the pride an

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American Tall Tales

Febold Feboldson

A legendary Nebraska farmer uses his wit to outsmart massive grasshoppers and thick fog in these hilarious and impossibl

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Dick Whittington and His Cat

A poor boy in medieval England ventures to the city with nothing but a cat, only to find his fortune and rise to become

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The Ultimate Peter Rabbit: A Visual Guide to the World of Beatrix Potter

Camilla Hallinan

For the child enchanted by Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddle-duck, this visual guide reveals the real-life inspirations and

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Rebel Geniuses #1

Michael Dante DiMartino

In a world where art is outlawed, Giacomo discovers a birdlike Genius spirit and joins a secret studio to use creativity

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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

Michael Morpurgo

Sir Gawain sets out on a legendary quest to face the mysterious Green Knight, testing his courage and his commitment to

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Tales of Magic #1

A magical coin found on a sidewalk grants wishes, but only by half, forcing a group of siblings to use clever math to ge

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Master the history and precise techniques of the Way of the Sword, from traditional armor and bamboo swords to the ranks

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The Doll People #5

The Doll People's Christmas

Ann M. Martin, Laura Godwin

A fragile Victorian doll and her sturdy plastic best friend try to blend their very different worlds to celebrate a cozy

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The Magic Circle

Donna Jo Napoli

For the reader grappling with the thin line between good and evil. This haunting retelling explores how a compassionate

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Usborne Young Reading

Hercules: The World's Strongest Man

For the child who loves tales of super strength and high-stakes missions, this accessible myth explores grit and the pat

Cover of One Long Line: Marching Caterpillars and the Scientists Who Followed Them

One Long Line: Marching Caterpillars and the Scientists Who Followed Them

Loree Griffin Burns

Follow Jean-Henri Fabre as he uses the methodical scientific process to challenge old theories about why caterpillars ma

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The Spy Next Door #2

The Curse of the Mummy's Tummy

For the child who loves a good giggle and high-stakes silliness: join the chaotic Pepper family on a museum trip involvi

Cover of My New York

A young girl writes a letter to her friend in the Midwest, sharing a colorful, folk-art tour of the New York City landma

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My American Story

For children curious about how people celebrate around the globe, this book explores the special food, clothes, and ritu

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Spirit Riding Free: Diaries #1

Lucky’s summer is full of surprises, from starting an adventure camp with friends to dealing with her cousin's tricks an

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For the reader who loves unearthing secrets from the past. This atmospheric mystery helps kids navigate the line between

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Horrible Science #18

For the curious child who loves the 'eww' factor, this humorous guide dives into the science of toxins, from historical

More Formats for History

Young Adult(677)Graphic Novels(320)Middle Grade(316)Picture Books(199)Poetry(129)Early Readers(88)Board Books(5)

History by Age Group

History Books for Ages 0–3(616)History Books for Ages 4–7(6530)