Looking for excellent children's books about 1850-1899? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
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A lonely girl discovers a hidden garden with a mysterious key.
A young girl and her family live in a log cabin in the Big Woods of Wisconsin during the late 19th century.
A murder witnessed, a secret oath, and a perilous cave. Can Tom Sawyer escape danger?
A boy of mixed heritage seeks his own land in a divided post-Civil War world.
A divided heart and home in the Civil War's path. Where does loyalty lie?
A boy's life changes when a stray dog becomes his unlikely hero in the Texas hills.
A wild creature battles nature and its own instincts to find trust in humans.
An 11-year-old girl challenges societal norms while exploring nature with her grandfather in 1899 Texas.
A boy's quest to reclaim stolen freedom money leads him into a world of danger and discovery.
A professor's flight goes awry, leading to a mysterious island of wealth and inventions.
Sturdy, inviting books about 1850-1899 for the youngest readers and listeners.
Discover Marie Curie's journey from childhood dreams to groundbreaking scientific achievements.
Discover a trailblazer who revolutionized education and changed children's lives.
A rebellious youth becomes a symbol of peace, uniting a nation.
A boxer defies odds to break the color barrier and claim the heavyweight title.
Discover the ABCs through the wild and adventurous Wild West.
Abe Lincoln's hat is missing. Can he find it before the Gettysburg Address?
Discover how a determined child became a conservationist president.
Discover how the Statue of Liberty was built and its global significance.
Discover the March family's adventures as they grow and learn together.
Discover how a young boy became a legendary leader.
Illustrated read-alouds about 1850-1899 for preschool and elementary-age readers.
Discover Harriet Tubman's daring escapes and secret missions during the Civil War.
A self-taught leader battles to end slavery and unite a divided nation.
A man invents a new kind of colored crayon that brings joy to children all around the world.
A young dreamer fights for women's voting rights, changing history.
A woman defies societal norms to fight for voting rights, changing history forever.
A little girl witnesses the first Juneteenth, marking freedom's arrival.
A woman transforms a Chicago neighborhood with a community center, impacting thousands.
Discover the quirky history of the Golden Gate Bridge's iconic color.
A pig's misstep nearly ignites war between America and England.
Discover the life of an artist who captured the American spirit.
Discover the many lives of Harriet Tubman, from slave to spy to liberator.
A boy dreams of light-speed travel, destined to revolutionize our understanding of the universe.
Longer stories about 1850-1899 for developing and independent readers.
An orphaned assistant and his mentor face a monstrous threat that could consume the world.
A mysterious stranger's arrival ignites a deadly feud, changing a family's fate forever.
Kidnapped and thrust into the Yukon wilderness, Buck must fight to survive and reclaim his power.
A girl defies the odds to uncover the truth about her missing sister in 1871 Wisconsin.
A young detective races against time to solve her mother's disappearance amidst danger and intrigue.
Two skunks, one secret. Can they keep them hidden from Mom?
A young soldier faces fear and self-doubt in the chaos of war.
A pioneer family faces nature's fury with resilience and unity on Plum Creek.
A young girl's father is accused of theft and she must navigate a complex web of relationships and secrets to clear his name.
Laura faces homesickness and challenges while teaching to support her sister's education.
A brutal winter traps a town; survival hinges on a daring quest for food.
A pioneer family faces unexpected challenges on the Kansas prairie.
