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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 6,921 books cover every era with the kind of detail that makes history stick.

6,921 books

Cover of My First Book of Jewish Holidays

My First Book Of #1

My First Book of Jewish Holidays

Maida Silverman

Learn about the significance of the ten major Jewish holidays in this introductory guide to ancient traditions and cultu

Cover of Friday Night is Papa Night

Friday Night is Papa Night

Ruth A. Sonneborn

Friday nights are usually full of family joy when Papa returns, but the evening turns to worry when he fails to walk thr

Cover of Nanna's Button Tin

Nanna's Button Tin

Every button in Nanna's special tin holds a memory, but today a very specific one is needed to fix a beloved Teddy.

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Cover of Pararescue

U.S. Air Force Special Forces #3

Pararescue

Kim Covert

For the child fascinated by real-life heroes, this book explores the grueling training and bravery of the Air Force's el

Ages 7–12

Cover of Modern Dance

Snap Books: Dance

The history and athleticism of modern dance come alive through a look at the training, essential moves, and energy of th

Cover of Monster Vehicles

Monster Vehicles

Elizabeth Jane Atkinson

Get a front-row seat to the high-octane world of monster trucks, from the very first designs to the massive machines tha

Cover of The Boomerang Book

The Boomerang Book

For the curious child who loves working with their hands, this guide transforms cardboard and plywood into flying toys t

Cover of The Book of How

The Book of How

Martine Laffon, Hortense de Chabaneix

How do animals talk? How do you master a new skill? This guide answers over seventy big questions about art, nature, and

Cover of Go-Karts

Go-karts have a high-speed history and complex mechanics that power every race, from their early development to the feat

Cover of Poison Evidence

Science of Crime #4

Poison Evidence

Criminal investigators reveal how deadly substances affect the human body and show the clever ways forensic experts dete

Cover of Fourth of July

Barbara M. Joosse

Ross is tired of waiting until he is six, but a long, hot march to the end of the Fourth of July parade might finally pr

Cover of Rome Antics

David Macaulay's Illustrated Histories

Follow a pigeon on a high-flying delivery route across Rome, soaring past ancient ruins and through the bustling streets

Cover of Let the Hurricane Roar

Let the Hurricane Roar

Rose Wilder Lane

Hardship and misfortune strike a young pioneer couple as they struggle to survive on their new homestead in the Dakotas.

Cover of The Worst Nurse

Aussie Bites #1

The Worst Nurse

Beth must take over her aunt’s medieval healing rounds, but she can’t stand the sight of vomit, scabs, or slimy leeches.

Cover of Sam Samurai

The Time Warp Trio #10

A magical book whisks Fred, Sam, and Joe away on a sudden, accidental trip through time to the middle of seventeenth-cen

Cover of Swords from the North

Swords from the North

Brutal battles and the weight of leadership come alive in this historical account of the real-life adventures and rise o

Cover of Priscilla Pentecost

Priscilla Pentecost

Barbara Willard

For the child who feels caught between two worlds, struggling to balance their wild, free-spirited nature with new, rigi

Cover of Archaeology

Usborne Introduction to Archaeology

Abigail Wheatley

Modern technology and high-tech analysis are uncovering the world's most fascinating ancient secrets and the latest inte

Cover of The Wild West

Usborne True Stories #10

For the curious child fascinated by outlaws and pioneers, this guide brings the American frontier to life through archiv

Cover of The Shadow Lantern

The Blackhope Enigma #3

The Shadow Lantern

Sunni and Blaise hunt for a box of painted slides that hold the magical secrets of Fausto Corvo, an artist being chased

Cover of Wacky Baseball Trivia: Fun Facts for Every Fan

Wacky Sports Trivia

Wacky Baseball Trivia: Fun Facts for Every Fan

Uncover the strangest records and most surprising facts from the history of the diamond in this trivia collection for ev

Cover of Trains

Peeking inside steam engines and high-speed cars of the future is easy with these flaps that show exactly how the world'

Cover of Me and Mary Kangaroo

Me and Mary Kangaroo

Rhythmic verses celebrate the childhood bond between a young boy and his pet kangaroo in this heartfelt work by an Abori

Cover of Contact

The Alien Files #1

Alien sightings have a long history in the United States. Uncover the records of these encounters and see what people re

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Young Adult(677)Graphic Novels(320)Middle Grade(317)Picture Books(199)Poetry(129)Early Readers(88)Board Books(5)

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