Books About 15th Century

The Best 15th Century Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about 15th century? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Our 10 Favorite Books About 15th Century

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2000

The Kite Fighters

By Linda Sue Park

Two brothers' kite skills catch a king's eye, challenging tradition and family honor.

144 pages· 24,202 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

5.9/7 Bookroo·4.0/5 Goodreads · 3,206 ratings

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Summary: In 15th-century Korea, brothers Kee-sup and Young-sup share a passion for kites. Kee-sup crafts them with unmatched beauty, while Young-sup flies them with mastery. When the king selects Young-sup to fly the royal kite in a prestigious competition, tradition and family expectations clash. Can Young-sup uphold the family's honor against all odds? This tale of skill, tradition, and sibling bonds unfolds in a world of vibrant kite fighting.

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2014

The Island of Lost Horses

By Stacy Gregg

A girl discovers a wild mare, unlocking a centuries-old mystery that could save the world's rarest horses.

256 pages

4.1/5 Goodreads · 713 ratings

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Summary: On a remote island, twelve-year-old Beatriz finds a wild mare with mysterious markings. This discovery links her to Felipa, a girl from centuries past, and their shared destiny with rare horses. As Beatriz unravels the mare's history, she realizes the future of these extraordinary creatures rests in her hands. Can she navigate the challenges of time and nature to protect them? An epic adventure awaits, where past and present collide in a race against time.

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2009

Leonardo da Vinci

By Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator) · Book #19 in the Magic Tree House: Fact Tracker series

Uncover the mysteries of Leonardo da Vinci with Jack and Annie's fact-finding adventure.

128 pages· 5,985 words· Est. 50 min read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 546 ratings

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Summary: Join Jack and Annie as they unravel the mysteries of Leonardo da Vinci's genius. Why was he fascinated by flight? What secrets lie in his famous paintings? Dive into a world of discovery with up-to-date facts, photos, and illustrations. Explore the intriguing questions that arise from their magical adventures and learn what modern scientists think of da Vinci's groundbreaking ideas. This fact-filled journey is perfect for curious minds eager to learn more about the wonders of history and art. Embark on this educational quest and see the world through the eyes of a true Renaissance master.

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2000

Michelangelo

By Diane Stanley

A genius artist battles perfectionism and betrayal, creating masterpieces and enduring heartbreak.

Orbis Pictus Honor (2001)

48 pages· 7,478 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 777 ratings

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Summary: Michelangelo, a genius of the Renaissance, struggles with perfectionism and betrayal. His tumultuous relationship with Pope Julius II leads to his greatest triumph, the Sistine Chapel, and his most frustrating failure, a monumental tomb. Can his brilliance overcome the chaos of his life?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005

Who Was Leonardo da Vinci?

By Roberta Edwards, Who HQ, True Kelley (Illustrator) · Who Was . . . ? series

The life of Leonardo da Vinci is explored in this biography.

112 pages· 8,810 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,134 ratings

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Summary: Leonardo da Vinci, a Renaissance genius, painted masterpieces and envisioned flying machines, yet struggled to complete his grand ideas. With only thirteen paintings and chaotic notebooks, his life poses the question: What if he had finished? Dive into the enigma of a man whose brilliance was matched by his unfinished dreams.

Graphic Nov.

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2007

The Discovery of America

By Geronimo Stilton · Book #1 in the Geronimo Stilton Graphic Novel series

A mouse journalist must stop time-traveling cats from rewriting history.

56 pages· 4,940 words· Est. 55 min read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,152 ratings

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Summary: Geronimo Stilton, a mouse journalist from New Mouse City, faces a daring mission: stop the Pirate Cats from altering history. These cunning felines aim to change the past to rule Mouse Island. In his first adventure, Geronimo joins Christopher Columbus on his 1492 voyage to thwart their plans. Can he preserve history and save his world?

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2009

Sent

By Margaret Peterson Haddix · Book #2 in the The Missing series

Can they rewrite history without sealing their own fate in 1483?

320 pages· 58,966 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 18,310 ratings

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Summary: Jonah, Chip, Katherine, and Alex are thrust back to 1483, tasked with fixing history. Chip and Alex must reclaim their roles as England's king and prince, but records show the princes were murdered. Can they alter history without sacrificing themselves? As they navigate the treacherous past, the stakes are life and death, and the clock is ticking. Will they find a way to save themselves and return to their time, or is their fate sealed in history's pages? The challenge is immense, and the consequences are dire.

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2008

The Hunchback of Notre-Dame

By Victor Hugo, Lucy Corvino (Illustrator) · Classic Starts series

A gypsy girl, two suitors, and a hunchback's quest to save her.

160 pages· 17,923 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

3.8/5 Goodreads · 256 ratings

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Summary: In 15th century Paris, Esmeralda, a captivating gypsy, becomes the center of a dangerous love triangle. An obsessed priest and a compassionate hunchback, Quasimodo, vie for her fate. As tensions rise, who will save her from the shadows of Notre Dame?

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2012

A Mutiny in Time

By James Dashner · Book #1 in the Infinity Ring series

Time's broken. Can they fix history's mutiny?

192 pages· 43,432 words· Est. 5 hour read

3.7/5 Goodreads · 7,142 ratings

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Summary: Best friends Dak and Sera, along with Riq, wield the infinity ring to mend time's fractures. Their mission: stop a mutiny on the Santa María and thwart the SQ's sinister plans. Will they succeed in restoring history, or will the past remain forever altered?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005

Leonardo da Vinci

By Kathleen Krull, Boris Kulikov (Illustrator) · Giants of Science series

Discover the secrets of a genius who redefined science.

128 pages· 17,515 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

3.8/5 Goodreads · 331 ratings

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Summary: Explore the groundbreaking notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci, a visionary who bridged the medieval and modern worlds. Through observation and experimentation, he reimagined science. What mysteries did he uncover?

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