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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
The Night Diary
A young girl navigates a divided land, seeking identity and hope amidst India's partition.
304 pages· 50,124 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 21,183 ratings
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Books About Historical Events · 37 titles considered
The Best Historical Events Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about historical events? 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.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Historical Events
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 10–15
The Boy on the Wooden Box
By Leon Leyson
A young boy's journey from a carefree childhood in rural Poland to surviving the Holocaust through resilience, family, and the unlikely protection of Oskar Schindler.
256 pages· 36,884 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 30,577 ratings
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
Becoming Muhammad Ali
Discover how a stolen bike led a young Cassius Clay to become Muhammad Ali.
320 pages· 20,312 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 5,095 ratings
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$474
Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2010
I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912
A young boy struggles to survive on the Dakota prairie during a severe blizzard
104 pages· 10,470 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 20,409 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020
Hurricane Heroes in Texas
By Mary Pope Osborne · Book #30 in the Magic Tree House series
Two siblings travel back in time to Galveston, Texas, in 1900, where they experience the Great Galveston Hurricane and help people in need
128 pages· 8,856 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,806 ratings
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1988
A Little House Sampler
Discover untold stories that inspired the Little House series, revealing frontier life through Laura and Rose's eyes.
243 pages· 75,171 words· Est. 10.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,862 ratings
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
Balto of the Blue Dawn
By Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator) · Book #26 in the Magic Tree House: Merlin Missions series
Two siblings travel back in time to 1925 Alaska to help deliver medicine during a diphtheria outbreak
144 pages· 11,730 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,719 ratings
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017
The Titanic Treasure
By Eric Luper · Book #5 in the Key Hunters series
Two friends travel through a magical library and find themselves on the ill-fated Titanic, where they must solve a mystery and retrieve a valuable book before it's too late.
128 pages· 12,101 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 228 ratings
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015
Nature Attacks!
Four kids face nature's fury and survive against all odds.
176 pages· 12,858 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 846 ratings
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$1697
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2023
The Lost Year
A photo reveals a hidden family secret tied to a devastating famine.
368 pages· 73,054 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 6,281 ratings
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Historical Events Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about historical events for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$599
Finding the Titanic
Ages 4–8 · 1993
Uncover the Titanic's secrets from its tragic voyage to its rediscovery beneath the sea.
Graphic Nov.
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$3065
Exploring Titanic
Ages 8–14 · 2009
An archaeologist travels through time to solve mysteries and rescue colleagues.
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$2932
Weapons of World War II
Ages 9–14 · 2008
Discover the weapons that shaped World War II's battles.
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$3296
Terror in the Underground Tunnel
Ages 8–11 · 2016
Siblings uncover a ghostly mystery in an abandoned London subway station.
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Historical Events Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about historical events for developing and independent readers.
Graphic Nov.
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$2499
I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919 (Graphic Novel)
Ages 8–12 · 2025
A molasses tank explodes, unleashing chaos. Can Carmen survive the flood?
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$1299
Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion
Ages 6–9 · 2020
A young architect discovers a mysterious mansion with a hidden past and a possible ghostly presence.
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$799
In Grandma's Attic
Ages 8–12 · 1974
A young girl uncovers timeless life lessons through her grandmother's enchanting tales of mischief and discovery.
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$1399
Vespers Rising
Ages 8–12 · 2011
A hidden enemy rises, threatening the Cahills' quest for powerful Clues.
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$999
The In-Between
Ages 8–12 · 2021
A mysterious symbol links a century-old tragedy to a strange neighbor. Can Cooper and Jess prevent history from repeating?
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$1999
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Ages 10–+ · 2011
Relive the day that changed history at Pearl Harbor.
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$599
Mandie and the Secret Tunnel
Ages 9–12 · 1983
A secret tunnel reveals hidden family ties and a missing will.
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$995
You Wouldn't Want to Be a Civil War Soldier!
Ages 8–11 · 2003
Can you survive the Civil War as a Union volunteer in this interactive adventure?
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$999
Something Upstairs
Ages 9–12 · 1988
A boy must solve a ghost's murder or be trapped in the past.
Graphic Nov.
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$1299
The Great Chicago Fire: Rising From the Ashes
Ages 9–13 · 2020
A city burns. Siblings race against time to escape and reunite with family. Can they survive the inferno?
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$899
The Fastest Boy in the World
Ages 7–9 · 2014
A young runner races against time to save his grandfather's life.
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$999
The Key to the Indian
Ages 9–12 · 1998
A boy's secret leads to a perilous journey through time to save a friend in danger.