{"id":333,"date":"2022-09-15T20:22:51","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T20:22:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/litblog.wpengine.com\/?p=333"},"modified":"2023-10-13T02:51:21","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T02:51:21","slug":"the-most-fun-history-books-for-middle-grade-readers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/literati.com\/best-kids-books\/by-grade\/books-for-6th-grade\/the-most-fun-history-books-for-middle-grade-readers\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Fun History Books for Middle-Grade Readers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

History creates a window into the past and equips kids with the tools to thrive in their future. But sometimes, kids think of history less as story <\/em>and more as snorey<\/em>. If your child would rather eat a whole head of broccoli than crack open a book about history, Literati has just the solution: fun, engaging books that make history seem more like an adventure than a homework assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Literati\u2019s favorite history books for middle-grade readers<\/a> let kids explore the past and question our present. These inventive stories will build your child\u2019s reading comprehension, critical thinking skills, and historical knowledge. Ready to discover the best history books for your middle grader? Here we go!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Fantastic Failures: True Stories of People Who Changed the World by Falling Down First<\/h3>\n \n

By Luke Reynolds<\/p>\n \n

\n Fourth, fifth, and sixth grade may come with their fair share of failures. For kids at this age, how to bounce back is one of the most important lessons to be learned! In Fantastic Failures: True Stories of People Who Changed the World by Falling Down First<\/i>, author Luke Reynolds celebrates how historical figures survived and flourished after they crashed and burned.\r\n

\r\nReynolds tells the story of 34 people (and one horse) who used their experience with failure as a source of insight and inspiration. Reynolds explores well-known figures across multiple eras, so your child gets to glimpse various fascinating historical times. They\u2019ll learn more about the epic fails that led to epic triumphs\u2014and perhaps learn how they can do the same for themselves.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Women Who Dared: 52 Stories of Fearless Daredevils, Adventurers, and Rebels<\/h3>\n \n

By Linda Skeers<\/p>\n \n

\n The daring and adventurous women who have shaped the world are often missing from history textbooks. Supplement your kid\u2019s education with these stories of 52 women who fearlessly pushed boundaries. Read all about Helen Gibson, the first professional stuntwoman, or Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space!\r\n

\r\nFrom action scenes to astronomical heights, this book covers a multitude of fields and interests, so no matter what your child loves to do, they\u2019ll find tons of inspiration and motivation to challenge themselves. You may just want to invest in a helmet and some elbow pads for your adventurer once they finish this essential anthology of history\u2019s toughest ladies.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Strange But True: 10 of the World\u2019s Greatest Mysteries Explained<\/h3>\n \n

By Katherine Hulick<\/p>\n \n

\n In this captivating book, Hulick takes readers on a fact-first journey from UFOs to krakens, with a pit stop in Atlantis. The author provides psychological and scientific explanations behind these mysterious phenomena to help your child learn how science can help discern fact from fiction.\r\n

\r\nHulick invites your reader to think scientifically and expand their critical thinking skills. In her pursuit of factual explanations for strange phenomena, she covers a wide variety of historical and scientific topics\u2014your reader will learn a little bit of psychology, geography, and even some marine biology!\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

History Comes to Life With Literati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After your reader finishes learning about Einstein\u2019s failures, an adventurous stuntwoman, and the secret of Atlantis, they\u2019ll certainly be on the hunt for more of the best history books for kids. With a Literati Kids book subscription<\/a>, you\u2019ll have your own Library of Alexandria in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Literati book boxes are curated for every individual reader, so your kiddo can unbox stories that are equal parts exciting and enriching. Start by taking the personalization quiz<\/a>, and we\u2019ll help your reader discover incredible stories that delve deep into their specific interests. As their favorite topics and reading skills evolve, so does curation! Get started today, and make boring books a thing of the past.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

History creates a window into the past and equips kids with the tools to thrive in their future. But sometimes, kids think of history less as story and more as snorey. If your child would rather eat a whole head of broccoli than crack open a book about history, Literati has just the solution: fun, … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":226,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[37,13,14],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe Most Fun History Books for Middle-Grade Readers<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Try these fun, engaging books for middle grade readers. 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