historical fiction books for 4th graders free online

Searching for historical fiction books for 4th graders? Look no further! In this article, we will explore a curated list of free online historical fiction books that are perfect for 4th graders. These captivating stories will transport young readers to different time periods, allowing them to learn about history while enjoying a good book. Let's dive in!

1. "Magic Tree House" series by Mary Pope Osborne:
   The "Magic Tree House" series is a fantastic choice for 4th graders. With over 50 books in the series, it takes readers on thrilling adventures to various historical events. From Ancient Egypt to the American Revolution, these books combine fiction and non-fiction elements to make history come alive.

2. "I Survived" series by Lauren Tarshis:
   The "I Survived" series is a collection of gripping stories that depict real-life events. Each book highlights a different historical disaster, such as the sinking of the Titanic, the Battle of Gettysburg, or the San Francisco earthquake. These action-packed books are perfect for engaging young readers' imaginations.

3. "Dear America" series by various authors:
   The "Dear America" series features fictional diaries written by fictional characters living in different historical periods. These diary entries provide a unique perspective on events like the American Revolution, the Civil War, and more. The series captures the emotions and challenges faced by young people throughout history.

4. "My Name is America" series by various authors:
   Similar to the "Dear America" series, "My Name is America" features fictional diaries. However, these diaries are written from the perspective of young boys facing historical events. Each book immerses readers in a different time period, like the Oregon Trail or the Great Depression.

5. "American Girl" series by various authors:
   The "American Girl" series is a classic collection of books that introduces young readers to different historical eras through relatable characters. Each book focuses on a girl from a specific time period, providing insight into their daily lives and historically significant events.

Now that you have an idea of some excellent historical fiction books for 4th graders, where can you find them online for free? Here are a few websites that offer free access to these books:

- Project Gutenberg (www.gutenberg.org): This online library offers over 60,000 free eBooks, including many historical fiction titles.

- Open Library (www.openlibrary.org): Open Library provides access to an extensive collection of free eBooks, including historical fiction books suitable for 4th graders.

- Google Books (books.google.com): Google Books offers a vast collection of digitized books, and while not all books are available for free, many historical fiction titles can be previewed or accessed in part.

Remember, reading historical fiction not only entertains but also educates young readers about important events and periods in history. These books foster a love for reading while helping children develop an understanding of the past.

So go ahead and immerse your 4th grader in the fascinating world of historical fiction with these recommended books and online resources. Happy reading!
Blood-stained Warrior's Spirit Fiction
Blood-stained Warrior's Spirit

The planet of Yuanling, after a century without major wars due to food and petroleum crises, suddenly erupted in conflict. Billions of people were embroiled in the war. As a human from Earth named Hu Hao, he found himself transported to this planet for the second time. He had originally intended to travel the world, but war had broken out. As a private, "Brother Hao, the enemy has approached very close!" Hu Hao replied, "Attack!" As a general, "Brigade Commander, the enemy forces from the opposite division have taken our territory!" Hu Hao exclaimed, "Destroy!" As a grand general, "Grand General, the Malan nation refuses to rent the islands to us, no matter how much money we offer!" Hu Hao responded, "Seize!"

341.72 Million words | 2021-06-09 18:14Update

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Song Xiang Fiction
Song Xiang

In the 32nd year of the Shaoxing period of the Southern Song Dynasty, the small court held on to half of the country while being cornered in a corner. The Jin Dynasty was poised to invade, and internal ministers fought for power. In the far north, Mongolian tribes were rising, while in the southern empire, religious ambitions were growing. The rivers and lakes were ever-changing, and the court was full of intrigue. The story begins here—an era of sudden change, the growth path of a renowned general, a journey through bloody wars, the rise and fall of a nation, political struggles, battlefields stained with blood, a mysterious and unpredictable rivers and lakes, and a passionate love story. Joining the web

556.69 Million words | 2022-08-24 03:16Update

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Master Tang Fiction
Master Tang

In the late period of the prosperous reign of Emperor Taizong in the Tang Dynasty, there were both internal and external troubles, and the era of Zhenguan was coming to an end. The flourishing era of Kaiyuan was still far away. In the west, the barbarians of Tuyuhun frequently harassed the borders, followed by the menacing Tubo from the rear. The Eastern and Western Turkic tribes in the north remained a threat, and there were also Goguryeo in the northeast waiting to be conquered. The Shiwei and Mohe tribes were also becoming restless. Under the influence of many old ministers, Li Chengqian, Li Tai, and Li Zhi seemed to be on the verge of repeating the Xuanwu Gate Incident. At this critical moment, unexpectedly, the beloved Princess Jingyang, whom Li Er cherished the most, died under mysterious

426.71 Million words | 2021-11-06 15:06Update

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Eagle’s Wings Fiction
Eagle’s Wings

We just made a small change, and the world changed completely...

437.25 Million words | 2023-01-14 16:11Update

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Mysterious Heaven Evil Lord Fiction
Mysterious Heaven Evil Lord

Nine Heavenly Thunder Body Tempering, with the laws of heaven and earth within, dominating by reincarnation of Yin and Yang, and supreme in the Xuan Tian Supreme Scripture! With a mysterious stone, a peculiar dantian, and unimaginably powerful divine skills, he, who has been reborn in a different world, obtains cultivation talents that are difficult for ordinary people to reach, advancing with great strides! Witness how he steps onto the peak of martial arts, becoming a generation's unparalleled evil lord, leading the way with unparalleled elegance! (The new book "Arrogant Sky Madness Emperor" has been uploaded. Everyone is welcome to support... Thank you!)

287.18 Million words | 2021-08-31 12:16Update

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The Three Kingdoms Grand Voyage. Fiction
The Three Kingdoms Grand Voyage.

Li Zongwu said, Liu Bei is generous, Cao Cao is cunning, Sun Quan is both generous and cunning. Faced with this uncle who is both generous and cunning, as the only son of Sun Ce, Sun Shao feels immense pressure. He endures and hides his clumsiness, but countless concerns prevent him from minding his own business. His vision surpasses the era, making it impossible for him to conceal his brilliance. Without strength, there is no dignity. Faced with the relentless pursuit of the generous and cunning uncle, Sun Shao slams the table and vows to fight him to the end. The east wind blows, war drums sound, who is afraid of the generous

205.71 Million words | 2022-06-11 16:20Update

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Blood Stained Great Qin Fiction
Blood Stained Great Qin

Emperor Zhao, a lone ruler, was granted the immortal scripture "Blood-Stained Great Qin" by the heavens. He then passed it on to King Yan of Liang to continue the dynasty. Determined to seek immortality in the east, Emperor Zhao embarked on a journey to Penglai to seek the path of eternal life, but his quest was in vain. In historical records, it is recorded that in the twelfth month of the sixth year of the reign of Emperor Wu of Great Qin, the renowned conqueror, under the pseudonym of Li, obtained a partial copy of the immortal scripture known as "Blood-Stained Great Qin." Overjoyed, he kept it in the Zhaode Hall and passed the throne to King Yan of Liang. From then on, he pursued the path of immortality. However, this copy was incomplete, and he could never find the entrance to immortality. Emperor Qin sighed deeply and renamed the scripture as "Sunflower Scripture," decreeing that it be studied by the small yellow gatekeepers in the

401.53 Million words | 2020-11-10 21:19Update

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Prequel to Eternal Prosperity and Peace. Fiction
Prequel to Eternal Prosperity and Peace.

Prequel to Eternal Peace and Prosperity [Qing Dynasty]: Guo Guangrui, the Greedy Dreamer

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Rise up Australia. Fiction
Rise up Australia.

On a high-speed train heading home, there was an unprecedented thunderstorm. Two airplanes were inexplicably caught in it, turning back time 200 years to Australia in the year. In this still wild continent, how will these modern people survive?

338.41 Million words | 2023-02-17 16:35Update

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Tang Dynasty Mythology Fiction
Tang Dynasty Mythology

The prosperous era of Kaiyuan, with abundance and treasures from all corners. Remembering the peak of Kaiyuan, and the peaceful times of Tianbao. The gates of the palace opened in the heavenly realm, with people from all nations bowing before the imperial crown. After the peak of Kaiyuan, during the final years of Tianbao, the Tang dynasty remained prosperous, but hidden crises lingered beneath the flourishing era. The once ambitious emperor lost his former ambition and grew weary of state affairs, drowning himself in indulgence. In the court, the two corrupt ministers, Li Linfu and Yang Guozhong, held great power, arousing anger and resentment among the officials and the

521.69 Million words | 2021-12-18 18:00Update

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Power and Dominion over the Ming Dynasty Fiction
Power and Dominion over the Ming Dynasty

In the forty-fifth year of the Wanli reign, Li Hongyu unexpectedly became the young master of a influential local clan's third branch. He instinctively enjoyed wealth and glory, but unexpectedly, the industries under his name were successively seized by the clan head who relied on his power. At the same time, the Ming Dynasty was also plagued by internal and external troubles, with war in the frontier and political struggles in the capital, causing the decline of the empire. For the sake of the people and for himself and those around him, the protagonist decided to embark on an official career. However, first, he must rise up and reclaim the industries usurped by the clan head. Author's QQ group: [omitted]. This novel is updated daily and may have intermittent bursts, welcome to read. Author's customized tags: Aristocratic family, Wit, Struggle for power.

339.00 Million words | 2020-12-10 18:20Update

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There was a man named Dugu Lang in the Northern Dynasty. Fiction
There was a man named Dugu Lang in the Northern Dynasty.

The Han slave can also stir up storms in the world, with the assistance of the domination system, attribute scanning skills, passion, and indomitableness... Many special abilities help him control the world. From the chaos of the Northern and Southern Dynasties to the flourishing of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, he effortlessly traverses the mainland, secretly manipulating the changes of three dynasties. He turns away lightly in front of imperial power, only hoping to avoid experiencing the humiliation of the Battle of Jiawu and the chaos of Xinchou a thousand years later. Farming, flirting, political intrigue, exploration, power struggles, cultivation, system, special abilities... not one can be missing! Without the author's permission, it is strictly forbidden to incorporate the historical facts in this text into any level of history textbooks in order to avoid misleading children! Thanks to the Wen Reading Book Review Team for their support!

439.14 Million words | 2020-10-16 09:39Update

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The prosperous era under Emperor Chongzhen. Fiction
The prosperous era under Emperor Chongzhen.

The long river of China's 5,000 years of history has witnessed the rise and fall of countless dynasties, each moment being the most awe-inspiring in this historical journey! Before me lies a fiercely formidable nomadic tribe, capable of devouring the Great Ming at any moment! Behind me, the vast central plains teem with millions of anti-royalists! In my hands, however, only remains a decaying and corrupt imperial court!

498.86 Million words | 2020-07-17 19:40Update

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Guardian on the blacklist. Fiction
Guardian on the blacklist.

Who can prevail in the battle between the special forces and the special police? When the older brother is a retired special forces soldier and the younger brother is an active duty special police officer, who will hesitate due to family ties? If he is not bribed, it means the price offered is not high enough! In the face of huge profits, who can still uphold their bottom line? For the sake of interests, the gangsters, drug enforcement, special police, loved ones, mistresses, and behind-the-scenes bosses all make their appearances, playing their respective roles in this extravagant feast. In the darkness, what will those silently guarding people gain?

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Song Era Fiction
Song Era

During the flourishing of wildflowers in the capital region of the former Xia Dynasty, a powerful nation will emerge to become the hegemon. The legitimate and illegitimate son of the Lu family will illuminate the path of war, while the ninth prince of the Song Kingdom will bear the imperial power with the support of

38.67 Million words | 2020-10-19 21:33Update

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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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Invincible Demolition Worker Fiction
Invincible Demolition Worker

Notice: In light of the strong protests from the Asian people regarding the severe air pollution caused by Yasukuni Shrine, in order to safeguard the physical health of the people in the Asia-Pacific region, the Demolition Office of the Tang Dynasty Empire stationed in Japan has decided to carry out the demolition of the illegally constructed Yasukuni Shrine and construct a large-scale public sanitation facility in its place to alleviate air pollution, address the issue of land scarcity caused by the surging population in Tokyo, and improve personal hygiene for the local residents. From the date of issuance of this notice, all relevant individuals are required to bring their ownership certificates to the Demolition Office of the Tang Dynasty Empire within three days to complete the necessary procedures for demolition compensation agreements. Failure to complete the relevant procedures within three days will result in the initiation of legal proceedings for forced demolition by the Tang Dynasty Empire. The Tang Dynasty Empire stationed in Japan will collaborate with the city management personnel from the Demolition Office for the execution of the forced demolition. We urge all relevant countries, such as the Angle Tower, to refrain from challenging the bottom line of the Tang Dynasty Empire. Otherwise, they shall bear the consequences themselves. This notice is hereby issued. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Demolition Office of the Tang Dynasty Empire stationed in Japan

248.76 Million words | 2021-06-24 10:16Update

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Super Military Overlord Fiction
Super Military Overlord

Born as a hero, even in death a valiant spirit. How can I not avenge the nation's enmity and family grievances? With the divine weapon, the Nine Heavens Meritorious Tower in hand, let's see how Yue Weihua, after the New Year, unleashes a wave of unconventional bloodshed, and stirs up a storm of carnage in history!

306.13 Million words | 2021-01-30 00:40Update

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The Golden Bookworm. Fiction
The Golden Bookworm.

I am a book boy and I am proud, To chase girls, I need no aphrodisiacs allowed. A modern high-class handsome transmigrating, To a chaotic era with battles raging. Became a companion reading boy, I am, Sacrificing charm to resist enchanting dames. Walking with damsels on dark night paths, Others laugh at my carefree acts, But I laugh at them for being mentally impaired. Tang An: "Those who call me straightforward are truly unaware..."

199.10 Million words | 2022-12-21 19:09Update

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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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