historical fiction 3rd grade books

Searching for age-appropriate historical fiction books for 3rd graders? Look no further! In this article, we will recommend some captivating historical fiction books that are perfect for young readers in the 3rd grade. These books not only entertain and engage, but also provide valuable insights into different time periods and cultures.

1. "Magic Tree House" series by Mary Pope Osborne:
This beloved series follows the adventures of Jack and Annie as they travel through time in their magical tree house. Each book transports readers to a different historical era, such as Ancient Egypt, medieval Europe, or the American Revolution. Kids will love the mix of history, fantasy, and suspense.

2. "I Survived" series by Lauren Tarshis:
The "I Survived" series transports readers to various historical disasters and events, including the Titanic sinking, the Battle of Gettysburg, and the San Francisco earthquake. These action-packed books combine thrilling storytelling with real historical facts, offering a gripping reading experience.

3. "American Girl" series by Various Authors:
The American Girl series features stories that bring different periods of American history to life through the eyes of young girls. Each historical character represents a specific time period, such as colonial America or the Great Depression. These books provide a relatable perspective and teach important lessons about history.

4. "The Story of Ruby Bridges" by Robert Coles:
Based on true events, this book tells the inspiring story of Ruby Bridges, a young African-American girl who played a significant role in the civil rights movement. It introduces important themes of racial segregation and equality, making it both educational and thought-provoking.

5. "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate:
While not strictly historical fiction, this heartwarming story is based on a real-life gorilla named Ivan. Set in the 1990s, it explores themes of captivity, freedom, and friendship. This book is an excellent introduction to empathy and animal rights, while also touching on historical events surrounding zoos and animal treatment.

For further recommendations and resources, several websites specialize in providing age-appropriate reading lists for children. Check out websites like Scholastic and Reading Rockets, which offer curated book lists for different age groups to help you find the perfect historical fiction books for 3rd grade readers.

With these engaging historical fiction titles, 3rd graders can embark on exciting journeys through time and gain a better understanding of the world's rich history. Happy reading!
Rising Battle Spirit Fiction
Rising Battle Spirit

He cleared a bloody path with a knife and a bow. He encountered adversity, but it was a woman who moved his heart. In this world, who can define good and evil? Only the strong! Regardless of adversity or the concept of good and evil, he only follows his own inner choices. He raised a flag, resisted foreign enemies, fiercely attacked the corrupt court, and ultimately gained great reputation. Under his leadership, the martial arts culture in the entire country overshadowed the literary culture, eliminating the sour smell and rejuvenating the whole nation! Kill one, it is a crime; slaughter ten thousand, it is dominance. In life and death, I remain calm about my choices. With every kill, the corpses pile up like mountains, and I swing my sword to tear through the sky. I exterminate countless enemies, and the land is dyed red with blood. I dare to venture on the path of heaven with a sword in hand, and I will rebuild the mountains and rivers on my conquest! If you like ancient military warfare, please click it energetically!!

586.76 Million words | 2022-04-15 00:00Update

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Hero of Great Jin Fiction
Hero of Great Jin

Princess Loulan, born with special abilities, finds herself in distress in Luoyang. She dedicates herself to mastering gambling skills and gathering an army, vowing to reclaim her homeland. In a surprising turn of events, the beautiful youth transforms into a deadly assassin, but amidst utter despair, obtains an unparalleled divine skill! I seek revenge! I long to regain my masculinity! The city of Luoyang is overrun with zombies, causing terror everywhere. Who will break the impasse? With this invisibility cloak, one can freely do whatever they desire without being seen, but absolutely no misdeeds should be committed! As chaos engulfs the world, who will emerge as the ultimate ruler? It is time to save the people!

76.18 Million words | 2021-04-10 14:47Update

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Invisible Battle Fiction
Invisible Battle

Chen Miao, also known as Chen Sanshui, a comrade of our party's hidden undercover in the Nationalist Party's secret service, unexpectedly infiltrated the organization and was mistaken for a shameful "defector." In reality, he was sent by the party to gather intelligence, protect our underground party comrades and other anti-Japanese fighters. Together with his comrades, he embarked on a challenging and thrilling journey, engaging in a battle of wits and bravery against the Japanese and their collaborators. This book is also known as "Traceless."

268.73 Million words | 2021-06-04 03:37Update

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Decade of Civilization Fiction
Decade of Civilization

In the year , a twin-engine passenger plane that had been missing for nearly half a century was discovered in a forest swamp in Papua New Guinea. What was difficult to comprehend was that the aircraft appeared just as new as when it disappeared, without any signs of aging or deterioration. What could be the explanation behind this mystery? And what happened next? This is definitely a mesmerizing historical novel that you should delve into... (Please note that while this story may borrow from historical context, it is purely fictional.)

241.83 Million words | 2021-08-09 23:58Update

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Li Zicheng Fiction
Li Zicheng

Following the principle of "delving into history while transcending history", the author depicts the intricate and grand historical process of a peasant uprising that took place many years ago. The novel revolves around the transformation of Li Zicheng's peasant uprising from weakness to strength, the overthrow of the Ming Dynasty, and the resistance against the invading Qing army. It presents a multi-perspective, multi-faceted, and multi-level panorama of the tumultuous events during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, as well as the tragic end of the peasant uprising, revealing the laws governing peasant wars and historical development.

380.97 Million words | 2021-06-22 06:13Update

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Fighting for Supremacy Fiction
Fighting for Supremacy

They were a group of nameless assassins, only identified by their numbers. They were the only survivors among a group of talented children. They slept with fierce beasts, fought with mighty lions, danced with wild wolves, and stood tall among humans. They betrayed, they rebelled, and their role was crucial in every war. Lin Zifeng, once a hunted stray dog by the organization, gradually stabilized after escaping, set goals, and eventually became the ruler, shaping the land. The Wolf Fang Army he established dominated the seven continents for half a century. This is a touching and heartbreaking story of a youth's struggle and growth, with the hardships and life-threatening experiences he faced throughout his life, which I greatly admire and fills me with passion. I love them! If you think "Striving for Dominance" is great, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!

377.26 Million words | 2021-05-28 11:28Update

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Youthful Emperor Fiction
Youthful Emperor

"The Young Emperor" is a long historical novel depicting Shunzhi, the first emperor of the Qing Dynasty after its establishment. Faced with the severe situation of the transition from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, Shunzhi strives for change and reforms, but is constantly hindered by conservative forces within the court. Shunzhi is knowledgeable in literature and art, tender-hearted and sensitive. He is deeply devoted to pursuing love and marital life that align with his desires. However, the Emperor's love and marriage are intertwined with the struggle for power within the palace, and Shunzhi's actions in this regard also lead to sharp contradictions of love and hate, life and death. Throughout his short life of twenty-three or four years, Shunzhi's political failures and the collapse of his love reflect profound character and historical tragedies. The novel has a rigorous structure, a solemn style, and a fluent and exquisite language, incorporating various artistic techniques. The author's profound artistic skills give the novel a unique artistic charm. This book won the third Mao Dun Literary Award.

68.57 Million words | 2023-02-18 16:18Update

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The Grand Tang's Splendid Romance Fiction
The Grand Tang's Splendid Romance

In the flourishing days of the Kaiyuan era, countless households were hidden in the small town. With rice flowing with oil and millet as white as snow, both public and private granaries were abundantly filled. In the fourth year of the Kaiyuan era, the Great Tang Empire was at its peak, and the capital Chang'an was the most prosperous city in the world, without a doubt. Yao Chong, Song Jing, Li Bai, Wang Wei, Zhang Xu, Wu Daozi, Yan Zhenqing, Gongsun Danniang, Pei Min, Guo Ziyi... At this moment, the sky of the magnificent Tang Dynasty was filled with shining stars. Born in a prosperous era, as a talented prodigy who was once forgotten, Du Shi Yi was not concerned about the overall situation of the world, but about how to live a more splendid life in this second chance. In the prosperous Tang Dynasty, there were those with heroic spirits, those with self-confidence and composure, those with great achievements, and those who enjoyed the luxury of palaces with the entire world bowing to them! After eight years of diligent writing, with nine works, following "The Amorous Adventures of Zhu Men," "The Treacherous Minister," "The Crown and the Robe," and "The Wealth and Glory," Fu Tian brings you his latest work, "The Splendor of the Tang Dynasty," taking you on a journey to truly experience the prosperous era of the Great Tang!

437.37 Million words | 2021-08-16 16:59Update

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Assassin in Splendid Attire Fiction
Assassin in Splendid Attire

...... The Embroidered Uniform Guard, what do they live off? They're used for killing! Who do they kill? Those who obstruct the development of the Ming Dynasty! Deadwood officials, corrupt bureaucrats, kill! Factionalism, indulging in internal strife, kill! Falsifying imperial edicts, framing loyal subjects, kill! Selfishness, tax evasion, kill! Hypocrisy, empty talk causing harm to the nation, kill! Collusion with foreign powers, betraying the country, kill! Disrespecting the Great Ming, no matter how far, must be punished with death, kill!

316.88 Million words | 2022-09-02 12:49Update

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Sniper of the Late Qing Dynasty Fiction
Sniper of the Late Qing Dynasty

Li Zhen, the special sniper, returned to late Qing dynasty as the Second Opium War was approaching. With a gun in hand, I dominate the world! With a set of modern special warfare tactics, I am invincible in both offense and defense. With my astonishing marksmanship, I can take down the enemy's leaders from thousands of miles away, making Britain, America, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan all weep in despair. I will pacify the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, eradicate internal strife, promote the industrial revolution, establish a pioneering capitalist system, make the invading imperial powers tremble and leave China, and realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Avenging

221.88 Million words | 2021-03-20 02:35Update

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Treacherous thief of the nation Fiction
Treacherous thief of the nation

With ambitions spanning the entire nation, I carry the aspirations of both the court and the common people. My heart is filled with the mission to sweep across the world! Those who steal will be punished, those who steal a country shall be ennobled... The thieves who steal a nation awaken the greatest excitement within you. This historical masterpiece from the end of 2014 is worth your possession!

77.15 Million words | 2021-10-10 13:25Update

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Bad Fiction
Bad

This is a story about an ancient scoundrel who is even more mischievous than Little Fish and more cunning than Wei Xiaobao. The whole story is lighthearted and full of laughter. This is my third long-length novel, "Huan Hai Zhu Liu", which is currently being serialized and signed by Fei Ku QQ: SJ.

137.06 Million words | 2021-01-22 08:31Update

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Tang Marquis of the First Rank Fiction
Tang Marquis of the First Rank

In the 14th year of the Zhenguan era, renowned talents emerged in the flourishing Tang Dynasty, and mighty warriors were as numerous as clouds. Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, was in high spirits and dominated the world. In this year, Tangzhou, who had traveled through time, would use his astonishing culinary skills to conquer the Tang Dynasty and become a first-rank Duke of Tang.

462.87 Million words | 2022-09-27 08:47Update

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Invincible Strong Soldiers in the Resistance against Japan Fiction
Invincible Strong Soldiers in the Resistance against Japan

Modern special forces soldier Sun Weiguo, with the spirit of his country, traveled through time to the battlefield against the Japanese invaders. He fought against the devils and eliminated the traitors, becoming an unbeatable warrior. "We hold guns in our hands, swords at our waists, why should we allow the mere Japanese dogs from the three islands to destroy our China? Even if our skulls are shattered, we shall reclaim our mountains and rivers!" - Sun Weiguo.

335.70 Million words | 2023-02-06 21:54Update

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The influential statesman and advisor Fiction
The influential statesman and advisor

In the grand and prosperous kingdom of Dayuan, the storehouses are filled, and the people enjoy peace and abundance. However, beneath this flourishing era, various barbarians eye the kingdom with hostility, and influential regional forces threaten the stability of the empire. The fearless Xu Mingyuan, originally a protagonist in the world of martial arts, embarks on a journey into the imperial capital, riding a donkey. From here, a legendary tale unfolds, where Xu Mingyuan rises from a loyal minister in court to becoming a covert ruler, defying all odds and single-handedly supporting the endangered nation. Join the loyal readers of the Assistance in Nation-Building Book Club: I am a regular in it. This story is of a similar genre as "Ever Night," "Snow in Miry Land,"

88.88 Million words | 2022-06-25 18:43Update

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Tiger and Leopard Cavalry Fiction
Tiger and Leopard Cavalry

【Official Version】Heroes are like the wind, beauties like clouds. Strategists devise plans, wise men discuss widely. Governance and martial arts, dragons soar and tigers roar. Ten thousand cavalry leaving all in their dust, seizing the world in a single moment! Let us behold the strongest special forces unit in history. 【Classic Version】A special forces soldier travels back in time and becomes a lowly horseman with a mysterious background. Struggling to survive in a tight spot, he gathers powerful generals and talented strategists, forging the strongest special forces unit in history. He fights against warlords, conquers the world, infuriating Cao Cao to the point of spitting blood, leaving Liu Bei in despair, and scattering the soul of Sun Quan. Growing into a heroic figure amidst political schemes and fiery battles.

106.65 Million words | 2022-10-26 08:18Update

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The Distant Little Scholar Fiction
The Distant Little Scholar

A century-old engineering student travels back in time and becomes a poor scholar. To his surprise, his mind is equipped with a library filled with all kinds of knowledge! In this life, he's determined to not only become a high-ranking official but also have fun with it. With the rising sun as his witness, Li Yi vows to take his first step in this world. 'Stop!' A stunning woman atop a tall horse orders his capture. 'Tie him up!' A group of fierce bandits charge towards him... On his wedding night, as he looks at the gorgeous woman entering his room... Li Yi's aspirations take a slight turn. Being a government official? Who cares? Becoming a noble or minister? Boring! He wants to be the king of bandits! Book club chat: [chat group], everyone is welcome to join! (Important reminder: This book is meant to be read lightheartedly, please don't take it too seriously!)

525.11 Million words | 2022-07-05 10:56Update

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Warhawk in Tang. Fiction
Warhawk in Tang.

He arrived in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, but instead of falling into the concentration camps of beautiful women in Chang'an and Luoyang, he was casually thrown into the ancient land of the Han and Tang dynasties, the Western Regions, which is now the Central Asian region. He fears no harsh living environment, brandishes his sword high, snatches Turanian people's cattle and sheep, captures Qizu people's castles, and takes the wife of the Great Kara Khan; he builds the city of Jiningyuan, opens up the Silk Road, saves princesses, and wins the hearts of rare beauties in a millennium. He is the thorn in the eyes of the various nomadic tribes, the nightmare of the Anshi rebels, and the enemy of the treacherous officials and rebels of the Great Tang Dynasty. With plots and schemes, and the ferocity of powerful nomadic soldiers, he scorns them, slashing through with his sword, dispersing the smoke and clouds, and then he looks again, the emperor's throne seems within reach...

39.07 Million words | 2021-09-20 04:26Update

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Warlord Fiction
Warlord

The people remain the same, the country remains the same, with no division between north and south. In short, in summary, there is no distinction between east and west. This is the best of times, where some people use their passion and lives to realize their dreams and find a way for the country. This is the worst of times, where many people can't see where hope lies, and before them, it's nothing but darkness. In such a grand era, a nobody from humble origins rises against the odds, singing all the way. The flags on the city walls change, Who mourns for the dried bones by the river? In the chaos of a twisted fate, laughing madly as I go, Drinking wine and playing chess in front of Emperor Xuanyuan's tomb.

108.04 Million words | 2022-03-08 22:13Update

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Bring a royal concubine back to modern times. Fiction
Bring a royal concubine back to modern times.

Zhang Han, a pitiful college student, unexpectedly traveled back in time to the Qing Dynasty, only to be exiled to the land of Japan, where he becomes a slave and makes the Japanese Queen fall in love with him. With his amazing popping street dance moves, he astounds the world. Later, he forms a special forces unit to bring peace to the martial arts world. In an unexpected turn of events, he marries a princess as a eunuch. But eventually, he accidentally returns to the modern world, bringing along his harem. It's going to be a lot of fun! Liu Xiuya says, "I will always be by your side." Wanfei says, "Bring that dead eunuch to me, I want to marry you." Zhang Han Yue says, "Wherever you both are, it is heaven."

481.38 Million words | 2023-01-06 13:46Update

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