Books About Historical Artifacts · 4 titles considered

The Best Historical Artifacts Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about historical artifacts? 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.

Capitol Chase
Day of Doom
Capture the Flag
Young Whit and the Phantasmic Confabulator
The Shortlist

Our 4 Favorite Books About Historical Artifacts

Capitol Chase
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$1797
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

Capitol Chase

By Matthew Landis · Book #1 in the National Archive Hunters series

Twins must catch a thief to clear their family's name before the FBI closes in.

304 pages· 57,668 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 223 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Day of Doom
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Day of Doom

By David Baldacci · Book #6 in the The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers series

A global treasure hunt turns deadly as siblings race to stop a catastrophic plot.

270 pages· 55,036 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 16,067 ratings
$12.99Save 4%
Capture the Flag
Sale price
$858
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2012

Capture the Flag

By Kate Messner · Book #1 in the Silver Jaguar Society Mysteries series

A stolen flag, a snowed-in airport, and a race against time to catch the thieves.

240 pages· 44,978 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 4,138 ratings
$8.99Save 5%
Young Whit and the Phantasmic Confabulator
Sale price
$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2023

Young Whit and the Phantasmic Confabulator

By Phil Lollar, Dave Arnold · Young Whit series

A young inventor tackles a kidnapping and a sports crisis.

288 pages· 48,631 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 47 ratings
$16.99Save 6%
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