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Event Books For 9-Year-Old Kids

Books in this selection focuses on individuals who shaped massive historical milestones and celebrations. These setups allow older kids to compare past societal gatherings to modern traditions while naturally expanding their cultural vocabulary.

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I Survived Book 9: I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944I Survived the American Revolution, 1776I Survived Book 21: I survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900Jonathan Bird’s Blue World: What’s inside the Wreck of the Chester Poling?Who Invented Weekends? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONSThe Titanic DisasterHow to Draw a WWI TankThe Truth About Time BuddiesAmazing Young People: Ruby BridgesBoston Tea PartyRead Out Loud | REVOLUTIONARY ROGUESCalifornia Gold Rush!Blast Back: The American RevolutionThe Making of Star WarsT is for Titanic: A Titanic AlphabetThe Oregon TrailThe Whispering TownBlast Back: The Titanic

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Granddaddy's TurnWhat if You’d Been at Jamestown?Yankee Doodle and the Secret SocietyHalf FreeThe Bravest BlacksmithGive Me LibertyPassage to FreedomViolet and the Jurassic Land ExhibitThe Truth About Time BuddiesThe Making of Star WarsSmall Shoes, Great StridesFriday the 13thJonathan Bird’s Blue World: What’s inside the Wreck of the Chester Poling?I Survived the American Revolution, 1776I Survived Book 9: I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944Stars of the Night: The Courageous Children of the Czech KindertransportI Survived Book 21: I survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900Game Changer: John McLendon and the Secret Game
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I Survived Book 9: I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944I Survived the American Revolution, 1776I Survived Book 21: I survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900The Titanic DisasterThe Truth About Time BuddiesAmazing Young People: Ruby BridgesBoston Tea PartyCalifornia Gold Rush!Blast Back: The American RevolutionThe Making of Star WarsT is for Titanic: A Titanic AlphabetThe Whispering TownBlast Back: The TitanicThe Great DepressionThe Apollo 13 MissionThe Challenger ExplosionLife As a Pioneer on the Oregon TrailLittle Inventions: The ToiletErosion: How Hugh Bennett Saved America's Soil and Ended the Dust BowlHurricane Katrina, 2005Tsunami Disaster in Indonesia, 2004A Place to LandLife As a Navajo Code Talker in World War IINostradamus

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Jonathan Bird’s Blue World: What’s inside the Wreck of the Chester Poling?Who Invented Weekends? | COLOSSAL QUESTIONSHow to Draw a WWI TankRead Out Loud | REVOLUTIONARY ROGUESThe Oregon TrailSmartNews: Animal Spies

Help your child grow through reading

Did you know?

  • Ukrainian decorators paint intricate geometric eggs to welcome springtime.
  • Peruvian villagers dance in elaborate costumes to honor the sun during winter solstices.
  • Ethiopian communities celebrate New Year in September following an ancient calendar system.

How to make the most of Epic

For Parents
  • Act out a short scene from a historic theater performance together for fun.
  • Compare historical celebrations to celebrations of today.
For Educators
  • Use the clues in a sentence to figure out a tricky traditional word.
  • Talk about what symbols like laurel wreaths or torches stand for in stories.

FAQ

Books about cultural events are a good fit for 9-year-olds because they help readers explore how people celebrate, remember and connect through shared traditions.

Topics may include holidays, festivals, community gatherings, cultural customs and other meaningful events from around the world.

These books work well when children are curious about different cultures or want to learn more about traditions beyond their own experiences.

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