Children's Historical Fiction Books

Did you know that a long time ago, women did not have the right to vote? Find out what happened then and why history changed! Learning about history will help kids appreciate the present time. It will provide valuable insights and lessons that will help...

There is a huge difference between the world then and today. Learn what makes the difference and who was responsible for the change. Learning about the past has never been this exciting! This history book comes with a mix of carefully selected images and...

Symbols are very important. They tell so much about what a movement is about. It also gives people hope even when the future seems bleak. In other cases, symbols trigger actions. In this history book, we're going to learn about some of the most used...

Will Leonardo da Vinci ever allow their paintbrushes to touch the famed wall? Apprentice Dom dreams of adding to The Last Supper, if only fellow apprentice Romolo would get out of his way. But instead, Leonardo wants Dom to build and test his inventions...

First published in 1891, this charming book recounts the adventures of a group of children growing up in the American West. Colerick's vivid descriptions of frontier life, combined with her strong moral values and vivid characters, make this a timeless...

Discover the true stories behind some of history's most courageous heroes and heroines with this engaging collection of inspirational tales. Written by the gifted writer and historian Margaret Fraser Tytler, 'Tales of the Great and Brave' offers a...

Abandoned by his mum and with his dad in prison, 16 year old Alvin is facing life on the streets. Taking refuge in a school hiking expedition across Dartmoor, Alvin sees it as a way of avoiding his problems, but he didn't account for Miss Tregarthur...

When Mina learns that Amaya, her Lipan Apache friend, has been kidnapped by a band of marauding Comanches, she disguises herself as a boy and follows the Texas Rangers to search for Amaya. Sequel to A Paradise Called Texas and Willow Creek Home. This is...

A summer of drought and epidemic illness in 1847 forces Mina, Papa, and his new wife, Lisette, to move on from Fredericksburg, Texas, to a larger land grant deep in Comanche territory.This is the sequel to Janice Jordan Shefelman's "A Paradise Called...

"Those children must get rid of that animal. Our wild brother, the wolf, does not change his nature. Can't you see that the animal is part wolf?" the medicine man warned Cub's parents. Facing unpredictable weather, wild animals, and fierce tribal...

Three Jewish children try to save Queen Elizabeth's Jewish physician when he's falsely accused of spying for Spain.

Krantz paints a rich portrait of Jewish life in Colorado during the 1880s, combining fictional characters with real ones.

Murphy the Donkey who helped the Soldiers is based on the true story of John ‘Jack Simpson’ Kirkpatrick and his Donkey. The bravery of this "man with the donkey" soon became the most prominent symbol of Australian courage and...

Patrick Harrell's life was at a dead end as he helped deliver ale to the local taverns in Gloucester, Massachusetts, in the year 1778. The orphaned fourteen year-old boy was mistreated by Eli Smith, the wagon driver, who claimed to be protecting the...

The Forrest family buys a run down house on Apple Orchard Road. Eleven-year-old Ethan is disappointed the house is so old.Ethan invites his best friend, Tanner, for a sleepover and Tanner brings along a metal detector. At the break of dawn, Ethan and...

Tempest Tossed: The Story Of Seejungfer is a novel by Margaret Roberts that tells the story of a young girl named Seejungfer who is forced to flee her home in Germany during World War II. Seejungfer's family is torn apart by the war, and she is left to...

""Sea Kings and Naval Heroes"" is a thrilling book written by John G. Edgar, specifically for boys who are interested in adventure and naval history. The book is a collection of exciting stories about legendary sea captains and naval heroes who have made...

The chaos of life seemed too much for the illusionist Tenn Peller. Everyone sees him as a trickster and a con artist, and when he finally fulfills his teacher's dying wish, his past creates a misunderstanding that causes everyone to see him as a freak...

Discover fun facts about the amazing history of the Great Wall of China. Buckle your seat belts, hold on tight and get ready to go on another adventure with Brandon and Chris. Learn about one of the world's greatest and most famous structures. This story...

"I will become the monster they expect. I will be the nightmare that nightmares dread." After Procyon's mother sells him to a monster in a castle, he agrees to serve it to protect the only person left that he cares for. That is, until he can twist...

It's 1939. The woodland creatures of Gosport are enjoying their annual fete at Fort Rowner, with dancing, cake-baking, and a dazzling air display by the Red Sparrows. But war will soon shatter their joy. Admiral Gizor, the evil grey squirrel that rules...

The Ballast Boy by Matti Charlton is a science fiction novel that follows the adventures of Samuel, a young boy who has the ability to submerge into his subconscious and explore the depths of his mind. 

Robin Arianhod is on the run. Trapped behind enemy lines, her only choice is to lose herself in the sprawling capital of Klonn. But hiding in the shadows is a disservice to the rocket pack she escaped with, and to the man she once considered foe...

A Saskwyan flight mechanic with uncanny luck, seventeen-year-old Robin Arianhod grew up in the shadow of a decade-long war. But the skies are stalked by the Coyote-a ruthless Klonn pilot who picks off crippled airships and retreating soldiers. And as the...

Their brother is invisible; they must travel to Elizabethan times and find the key to saving him. If they don't, he will surely die. The three Baxter children know they must work together as a team when they go back in time to the Sixteenth Century,...

Sid Johnson's parents claim they don't know anything about a slave stealer that slave holders call the "Phantom." But when Sid discovers that their Southern Illinois farm is a stop on the Underground Railroad, he isn't so sure Ma and Pa are telling him...

Did you know that potato chips, cell phones, and the hairbrush were all created by African American inventors? Kareem did not realize these intriguing facts until his homework assignment turned into an evening of learning. Join Kareem and his younger...

On a hillside in ancient Crete, a young boy tends his father's goats. A girl about his age, dressed in finery, appears on his hill and then the adventure begins. The girl, the Princess of Knossos, and the goatherd are captured by Egyptian slave...

"Fans of classic, enthralling adventure (and I'm one) are in for a rare treat."Josh LiebNew York Times best-selling and Emmy Award-winning author of I am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want to Be Your Class PresidentThirteen-year-old Jason is on the...

What begins as a fun night of sharing ghost stories in a local graveyard soon turns sour when twelve-year-old Delta, her younger brother, Jax, and their friends are falsely accused of vandalizing a historic site on Hilton Head Island. When the siblings...

Before Cyrano de Bergerac became a famous swordsman, poet, inventor, and iconoclast hero, he was an awkward teenager just like the rest of us. Find out what adventures turned him into the courageous, self-assured, hero we know and admire when you read...

Ancient China is known for its art. It is a part of their culture that's still very much seen in modern China today. Art in Ancient China was governed by the belief of the three perfections. What are these? You'll know when you go over the pages of this...

How did the people in Ancient Africa have fun? This book tackles the art and entertainment that prevailed during the ancient times. Learning about ancient history will help boost your child's knowledge on cultures and traditions. It also helps with...

Did you know that learning about ancient history brings a lot of benefits? It helps your fourth grader understand the past to appreciate the present and determine the future. Tracing his/her roots will help in boosting self-confidence and that...

Let's skip the little historical details and focus on the major ones instead. Tackling major milestones will help establish event relationships so there's a fluid flow from one event to another. Your fourth grader doesn't have to memorize all the dates,...

The burial practices of ancient civilizations strongly reflect their religion and social classes. In Ancient Egypt, for example, Pharaohs have different resting places compared to ordinary citizens. Each ceremony or step in the burial process holds a...

There were many nations who influenced the civilization of Ancient Egypt. There were the Persians, the Greeks and the Romans. In this book, your fourth grader will study how each of these nation conquerors shaped the art, culture and tradition of ancient...

The most important river in all of ancient Egypt was the River Nile. It was a hub of commerce and transportation. The ancient Egyptians relied heavily on the Nile. Let's learn more about the historical significance of this body of water. Read this book...

Did you know that Ancient Egypt was once run by pharaohs? Read about the pharaohs and their chosen form of government in this history book for children. The wonderful images that accompany the child-friendly texts encourage a smooth learning process...

How did Ancient Egyptians go about their daily lives? What was their diet? What was their clothing like? You'll know the answers to these questions when you read this ancient history book. Reading about the ancient past will help boost your understanding...

The story of the mummy has traveled far and wide. Mummies from other cultures were also discovered but those from Ancient Egypt continue to be the most popular and subject of comprehensive studies. But who are the mummies? What links do they have to...

Ancient Egypt was a vibrant civilization. They had customs, traditions and religions too. They worshiped gods and goddesses in templates. They had priests facilitate ceremonies. Read more about this religious aspect of Ancient Egypt. This is considered a...

Gale Merryweather is unlucky. Even her name spells trouble. G-a-l-e (like a violent winter storm), and she feels helpless because of her misfortunes. Until one day, the ride operator of the carousel at the park in Providence, Rhode Island, gives Gale the...