Historicale Books For Kids

Historical ebooks for kids bring the past to life through stories inspired by real people, places and events. Full-color illustrations and easy page navigation help readers spend more time with key historical events such as the American Revolution, ancient Egypt and the Civil Rights Movement while revisiting details at their own pace. This selection makes a great choice for independent reading or classroom libraries by offering flexible, screen-friendly access that fits into any reading routine.

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Popular Books

PiratesIn the Heart of the Rockies: An Adventure on the Colorado RiverDinosaur Empire! (Earth Before Us #1): Journey through the Mesozoic EraT is for Titanic: A Titanic AlphabetThe Last Brother: A Civil War TaleFollow the Drinking Gourd: Come Along the Underground RailroadGeronimo Stilton: Lost In TranslationThe Boston Tea PartyMinnow and Rose: An Oregon Trail StoryThe Asian Hall of Fame: The Discovery of ChessWar in the PacificImmigrationThe Far Side of the MoonGeronimo Stilton Graphic Novel #5: The Great Ice AgeThe Western FrontGeronimo Stilton Graphic Novel #12: The First SamuraiRomeA Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.

New Releases

The Pecan ShellerSagebrushIncredible Lives: The Incredible Life of Leonardo Da Vinci, the Universal GeniusThe Asian Hall of Fame: The Discovery of ChessThe Adventures of Team POM: The Last DodoThe Flying ManNour's Secret LibraryThe Button BoxWar TornHer Epic AdventureIt Can't Be Done, Nellie Bly!Twins Travel to the TriassicTwins Travel to the JurassicSir Francis Drake: And the Trip Around the WorldChing Shih: The World's Most Successful PirateHenry Morgan: Feared Buccaneer of the New WorldMary Read: Pirate in DisguiseBlackbeard: Captain of Queen Anne's Revenge

Books

PiratesIn the Heart of the Rockies: An Adventure on the Colorado RiverDinosaur Empire! (Earth Before Us #1): Journey through the Mesozoic EraT is for Titanic: A Titanic AlphabetThe Last Brother: A Civil War TaleFollow the Drinking Gourd: Come Along the Underground RailroadGeronimo Stilton: Lost In TranslationThe Boston Tea PartyMinnow and Rose: An Oregon Trail StoryThe Asian Hall of Fame: The Discovery of ChessWar in the PacificImmigrationThe Far Side of the MoonGeronimo Stilton Graphic Novel #5: The Great Ice AgeThe Western FrontGeronimo Stilton Graphic Novel #12: The First SamuraiRomeA Picture Book of Martin Luther King, Jr.The Great Chicago FireThe Book of PiratesHiroshima and NagasakiHow I Became a Ghost: A Choctaw Trail of Tears StoryPioneer TrailsA Picture Book of Rosa Parks

Help your child grow through reading

Did you know?

  • The Great Wall of China stretches for more than 13,000 miles.
  • The Egyptian pyramids are among the oldest surviving structures in the world.
  • The Roman Colosseum is nearly 2,000 years old.

How to make the most of Epic

For Parents
  • Create a timeline showing the historical events featured in the story.
  • Identify the historical people, places or events described in the book.
For Educators
  • Compare life in the past with life today.
  • Explain why a historical event was important.

FAQ

Historical books are a good fit for kids because they bring the people, events and ideas of the past into vivid, memorable stories. They help young readers see how history has shaped the world they know today.

Historical books keep kids engaged by placing them alongside real people and important moments from the past. Rich settings and meaningful events encourage readers to keep turning the page.

Historical books include biographies, ancient civilizations, famous events and stories inspired by different time periods. Some are based on real history, while others use historical settings as the backdrop for fiction.

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