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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 6,918 books cover every era with the kind of detail that makes history stick.

6,918 books

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For the curious student who wants to understand the meaning behind the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca and the sacred ritual

Cover of Sacred Places

Philemon Sturges

The world is full of beautiful churches, mosques, synagogues, and temples where different communities gather to find pea

Cover of The Longest Day: Celebrating the Summer Solstice

Celebrating the Seasons #2

The Longest Day: Celebrating the Summer Solstice

For the curious child wondering why the sun stays up late in summer, this book blends science and global traditions to c

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Rocking Horse Christmas

Mary Pope Osborne

A wooden rocking horse arrives on Christmas morning and carries a young boy away on imaginative journeys to distant, mag

Ages 4–8

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Holiday Mouse Stories #3

Hurray for the Fourth of July

Traditional rhymes and patriotic songs weave through this story of a small-town family enjoying a classic day of parades

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Immortal Lycanthropes

For the middle schooler who feels like an outsider, this darkly funny adventure explores finding your place when your id

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Your Passport To... #1

Your Passport to Italy

For the child dreaming of future travels or learning about their heritage, this guide uses a fun passport format to expl

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Horton Halfpott, Or, The Fiendish Mystery of Smugwick Manor, Or, The Loosening of M'Lady Luggertuck's Corset

Tom Angleberger

For the child who loves silliness and underdog stories, this farcical mystery celebrates how a little kindness can toppl

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The Eternal Tomb

For kids who dream of uncovering ancient secrets and finding their place in a hidden world, this book offers an exciting

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The Need-to-Know Facts About Dinosaurs #6

Edmontosaurus and Other Duck-Billed Dinosaurs

Rebecca Rissman

For the young explorer eager to learn about life before humans, this simple guide brings the duck-billed Edmontosaurus t

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The Beginner's Programming Handbook in Basic & Machine Code

For the tech-curious child who loves to see how things work under the hood, this retro guide makes learning complex comp

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Who Was David Bowie?

Margaret Gurevich, Who HQ

For the child who feels like an outsider or loves to create, this biography celebrates the power of reinventing yourself

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Usborne Bible Tales

Moses in the Bulrushes

A tiny basket in the river leads to an incredible rescue in this retelling of the biblical story of baby Moses and the P

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Martina & Chrissie The Greatest Rivalry in the History of Sports

Two tennis legends from worlds apart battle for the top spot on the court, only to find a bond that proves stronger than

Cover of Baseball's Biggest Bloopers: The Games That Got Away

Baseball's Biggest Bloopers: The Games That Got Away

For the young athlete who feels crushed after a mistake: discover how even the greatest legends in baseball history surv

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Usborne Bible Tales

Daniel and the Lions

Cast into a pit of hungry lions, Daniel relies on his faith and divine protection to survive a terrifying night.

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Usborne Bible Tales

The Easter Story

Christopher Rawson, Lloyd Litchfield

For parents seeking to explain the origins of Easter traditions through the history of Jesus in a way that is gentle and

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Lizzie McGuire #22

The Orchids and Gumbo Poker Club

Lizzie McGuires personal copy of this Bayou tale features her own doodles and notes about a young woman trying to reach

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All About Sports #1

All About Basketball

George Sullivan

History meets the hardwood in this breakdown of basketball rules, legendary plays, and the iconic athletes who changed t

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The Lord of the Rings Insider's Guide

For the young enthusiast who can't get enough of Middle-earth, this guide deepens their understanding of Tolkien's iconi

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The Magician Of Samarkand

Anahita must face a dark magician who threatens her entire city, deciding if she will sacrifice her own freedom to save

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Movers, Shakers, & History Makers

Scott Kelly: Astronaut Twin Who Spent a Year in Space

For the child fascinated by how things work and how humans adapt to extreme environments. This biography explores the gr

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Jyoti Rajan Gopal

For the child who feels most alive when they are moving to their own beat and needs to see that their unique self is a g

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A World After...

An Asteroid Strike

For the curious middle grader who wonders about the secrets of the cosmos and the science behind Earth's most dramatic n

More Formats for History

Young Adult(677)Graphic Novels(320)Middle Grade(317)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)