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Explore young adult books about history for children.
677 books
African Town
Charles Waters, Irene Latham
The journey of 110 people brought to Alabama on the Clotilda unfolds through fourteen voices, tracing their path from ca
Ages 12–18
Enduring Freedom
Jawad Arash, Trent Reedy
For teens grappling with the complexity of world conflict and the desire to see the human face behind the headlines of t
Ages 12–18
Maid of the King's Court
Lucy Worsley
For the teenager navigating high-stakes social circles and learning that staying true to oneself is the ultimate surviva
Ages 12–18
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Spindle and Dagger
J. Anderson Coats
For the teen navigating a world where survival requires impossible choices and complex lies. A gritty look at finding ag
Ages 14–18
Freedom! The Story of the Black Panther Party
Jetta Grace Martin, Joshua Bloom, Waldo E. Martin Jr.
This deeply researched history captures the revolution sparked by the Black Panther Party, from community breakfast prog
Ages 12–18
The Big Lie
Julie Mayhew
For the teen starting to question the status quo and looking for the courage to stand up against unfair rules and societ
Ages 14–18
Good Brother, Bad Brother: The Story of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth
James Cross Giblin
Step into the spotlight with the Booth brothers, two legendary actors whose shared history was shattered by a single, wo
Ages 10–14
The Devil's Arithmetic
Jane Yolen
Hannah finds herself suddenly transported from a family dinner to 1940s Poland, where she must endure the reality of a d
Ages 10–14
Anne Frank and Me
Cherie Bennett, Jeff Gottesfeld
Living under occupation in 1942, Nicole Bernhardt faces the growing dangers of the Holocaust while trying to hold onto t
Ages 12–17
The Valiant #1
The Valiant
Lesley Livingston
For the teen girl finding her inner strength when her world is upended, this story explores resilience and sisterhood in
Ages 14–18
Diamond Boy
Michael Williams
Patson survives the brutal diamond mines of Zimbabwe before embarking on a desperate trek to South Africa to find his mi
Ages 14–18
The Forge & Fracture Saga #1
That Self-Same Metal
Brittany N. Williams
Joan Sands uses her magical control over metal to craft swords for Shakespeare’s actors while defending London from an u
Ages 13–18
The Wave
Todd Strasser
A high school history experiment in social pressure spirals out of control as a classroom begins to mirror the mechanics
Ages 12–18
Wild Boy: The Real Life of the Savage of Aveyron
Mary Losure
A wild, scarred boy is captured in a French forest in 1798, sparking a real-life mystery about what happens when a child
Ages 10–14
Another Dimension of Us
Mike Albo
For teens searching for a sense of belonging while navigating their identity and the weight of history in an ever-changi
Ages 14–18
The Forbidden Book
Sacha Lamb
For teens navigating the complexities of who they are when societal expectations and tradition demand they be someone el
Ages 14–18
Of Beetles and Angels: A Boy's Remarkable Journey from a Refugee Camp to Harvard
Mawi Asgedom
For the young reader navigating a new culture or seeking the courage to overcome hardship. This moving memoir follows a
Ages 10–14
Anne of Green Gables #4
Anne of Windy Poplars
L. M. Montgomery
Anne Shirley moves into a cozy tower room to start her new job as a principal, but she must first win over a skeptical t
Ages 12–18
A Prince Among Pirates #1
A Prince Among Pirates
Katie Abdou
Fleeing a stiff life of ballroom etiquette and an arranged marriage, a headstrong nobleman finds unexpected freedom and
Ages 14–18
Irene Adler #1
A Beautiful and Terrible Murder
Claire M. Andrews
For the teen navigating a world where people aren't always what they seem, this noir thriller explores the courage neede
Ages 14–18
Trell #1
Trell
Dick Lehr
Thirteen-year-old Trell takes a stand for her father, enlisting a lawyer and a journalist to find the evidence that will
Ages 11–16
Aristotle and Dante #2
Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World
Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Aristotle and Dante navigate the final year of high school and a secret love while the outside world is shaped by the he
Ages 14–18
The Returning
Christine Hinwood
Cam survived a six-year war, but returning home with one arm and haunting questions forces him to search for the truth a
Ages 14–18
Sky
Roderick Townley
In 1950s New York, a quiet piano prodigy named Sky finds his voice through jazz and the support of his two best friends.
Ages 12–16
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