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History Early Readers

Explore early readers books about history for children.

85 books

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Engage Literacy

The Underground Dwellers

Emma Carlson-Berne

For the curious middle-grade reader who struggles with dense text but loves learning about extreme ways of life and hidd

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Welcome to China

For curious kids ready to explore beyond their own backyard, this photographic guide offers a vibrant introduction to th

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Usborne Young Reading

The Story of Black Beauty

Mary Sebag-Montefiore

A young horse journeys from the rolling green hills of the countryside to the harsh, cobbled streets of London, experien

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The Newbery Award Reader

Charles Gordon Waugh, Martin Harry Greenberg

Eighteen celebrated authors come together in this anthology featuring exceptional short stories written by winners of th

Ages 8–12

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Dinosaurs! Battle of the Bones

For the child who loves uncovering secrets from the past. This book explores the competitive world of fossil hunting and

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The Story of Coding

James Floyd Kelly

Pioneers like Ada Lovelace and Charles Babbage lead the way in this fascinating look at how humans learned to speak the

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Cornerstones of Freedom

Jackie Robinson

For the young sports fan who is beginning to notice that some things aren't fair: an accessible introduction to the man

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Usborne Young Reading

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

For the child curious about right and wrong when faced with sudden luck. This accessible retelling explores the cleverne

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Engage Literacy

Traditions Around the World

For the curious child noticing how different families celebrate milestones. This book explores global customs, from wedd

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Easy-to-Read Riddles #8

Katy Hall, Lisa Eisenberg

For the child who loves silliness and spooky creatures, this collection uses puns and riddles to turn ancient Egypt into

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Take a trip around the world from Peru to Japan to see how people ride the rails in ten different countries.

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Eruption! The Story of Volcanoes

Molten rock rises from deep within the Earth to reshape the landscape in this look at how volcanoes form and the power t

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Discovering Dinosaurs

For the young explorer marveling at the giants of the past. This simple introduction captures the wonder of the long-nec

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Festivals and Celebrations

Travel across the globe to see how families celebrate everything from the lanterns of Chinese New Year to the candles of

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Ride with Buddy

For the early reader who loves trains and dinosaurs, this gentle journey explores colors, sizes, and making new friends

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All Aboard Reading

The Bravest Cat!

Witness the incredible true story of a mother cat who braved a burning New York City building to pull her kittens to saf

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Madeline Early Readers #1

Madeline's Tea Party

John Bemelmans Marciano

Madeline is hosting the perfect tea party, but the guest of honor, Pepito, is making it very difficult for anyone to enj

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The Rise of Gru

Illumination Entertainment

For the child who loves to play the 'bad guy' but values their friends above all else, this story celebrates finding whe

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Usborne Beginners

Stephanie Turnbull

From the Olympics to daily life, these illustrated pages bring the people and culture of ancient Greece to life for earl

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Jess and the Stinky Cowboys

Janice Lee Smith

When a group of smelly cowboys refuses to wash up, young Deputy Jess must figure out a way to make them follow the town'

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World of Reading #2

For the Love of Soccer!

Pelé celebrates the speed and teamwork of soccer while his own rise to fame mirrors a young fan’s determination to maste

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Noah Saves Grandpa Mouse

Grandpa Mouse shares his perspective on the great flood, showing what it was like for a tiny creature to find safety on

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And Twelve Chinese Acrobats

Life feels empty for young Wolf after his idolized older brother is sent away to military school, changing the rhythm of

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While her family struggles through the 1930s depression, Mary pins all her hopes on her father's racing pigeon, Speedwel

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