Are you in search of captivating historical fiction books that are suitable for 4th graders? Look no further! In this article, we have compiled an exciting book list that will transport young readers back in time while offering educational and engaging stories. Whether your child is interested in ancient civilizations, the American Revolution, or World War II, there is a historical fiction book here to pique their interest. 1. "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate: This heartwarming novel tells the inspiring story of Ivan, a captive gorilla living in a shopping mall. Set in the early 2000s, it explores themes of friendship, courage, and the power of empathy. 2. "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry: Set during World War II in Denmark, this Newbery Medal-winning novel follows the journey of ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen as she aids her Jewish friend Ellen in escaping the Nazis. It teaches valuable lessons about bravery and sacrifice. 3. "Dear America: The Diary of Anne Frank" by Anne Frank: Based on the real-life diary of Anne Frank, this book offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a Jewish girl hiding from the Nazis during World War II. It provides an honest portrayal of the challenges faced by Anne and her family. 4. "I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912" by Lauren Tarshis: Part of the popular "I Survived" series, this thrilling book takes readers on an action-packed adventure aboard the Titanic. It combines historical facts with a fictional survival story, keeping young readers on the edge of their seats. 5. "The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963" by Christopher Paul Curtis: Set against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Movement, this novel follows the journey of the Watsons, an African-American family from Michigan, as they visit Birmingham, Alabama. It blends humor, history, and important lessons about racial inequality. These books not only provide immersive storytelling experiences but also serve as educational tools for children to learn about different periods in history. To explore more historical fiction options for 4th graders, you can visit reputable online platforms like Goodreads, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble. These websites allow you to browse through various book recommendations, read reviews, and make informed choices based on your child's interests and reading level. So, get ready to embark on a literary journey through time with these captivating historical fiction books for 4th graders. They are sure to ignite your child's imagination and curiosity about the world's history while instilling a love for reading. Happy reading!
It was inexplicable how I became the son-in-law of the Shen family. Although I was a fake, I was also a "virtuous and noble" good son-in-law. I excelled in poetry and essays... Shamelessness makes one invincible! Of course, being the son-in-law of an old emperor was also a great pressure! As a time traveler with no relatives, I was determined to be a good son-in-law! Book group number:
291.70 Million words | 2021-07-14 02:09Update
He is a passionate young man with the same dream as most boys - the dream of joining the military. It is his dedication that has earned him a sacred honor - the Chinese Armed Police. Through a chance encounter, he has the opportunity to further his training in a more powerful force - the Snow Leopard Commando. They are invincible warriors. No one has seen their true faces, and their appearance signifies death. They are the ones feared even by the most ruthless. How was such a terrifying force trained? What have they experienced that has nearly stripped them of their humanity? This is a novel that chronicles the growth of contemporary special forces soldiers. Decrypting the most brutal and terrifying invincible warriors in history! The Cold
221.84 Million words | 2023-01-29 13:17Update
In the 19th century, it was a time when Western powers divided the world and also the beginning of the downfall of the Chinese nation. If a time traveler were to come to 19th century China, could he change China's fate? In the spring of that year, the Taiping Army attacked Nanjing. Secret agent Wang Feng, in the moment of life and death, resolutely opened the city gates and surrendered, gaining the appreciation of Yang Xiuqing, the Eastern King, and becoming one of his attendants. However, their differing ideologies and the corruption of the top brass of the Taiping Army gradually distanced him from them, and he embarked on his own entrepreneurial path. Throughout his life, he made countless enemies, including Hong Xiuquan, Yang Xiuqing, Wei Changhui, Zeng Guofan, Zuo Zongtang, Li Hongzhang, Sengge Rinchen, Xianfeng, Lincoln, Victoria, Nicholas Yevgenyevich, Louis Bonaparte, Toshimichi Okubo, and Nogi Maresuke. But he also had friends all over the world, including Shi Dakai, Chen Yucheng, Sheng Xuanhuai, Hu Xueyan, the Commander-in-Chief of the Confederate Army, the Ottoman Sultan, the Tokugawa Shogunate, Nobel, and Bismarck. Lincoln: I strongly condemn Wang Feng's barbaric acts of dividing nations by force! Commander-in-Chief of the Confederate Army: Oh! Wang Feng is the most sincere friend of the people of the American South!
257.78 Million words | 2021-09-22 20:06Update
Yue Fei's twin brother Yue Teng was abandoned in infancy, but fortunately rescued by a kind-hearted person, who named him Prince Peng. Though Yue Fei and Prince Peng were twin brothers, their characters were vastly different. Yue Fei was calm, composed, introverted, and gentle, while Prince Peng was outgoing, strong-willed, and bold. Yue Fei was born with extraordinary strength, while Prince Peng was naturally weak. Yue Fei led the army on expeditions, while Prince Peng trained his body and martial arts in Shaolin. Through a fortuitous encounter, the brothers reunite. Due to being abandoned since childhood, Prince Peng harbored resentment and refused to join his brother in the exped
194.61 Million words | 2020-11-07 00:41Update
The glint of blades and swords fades, the sound of war drums and horns recedes, and the wheel of history rolls into the year of AD. A heroic era quietly draws to a close. The exact year in which the Three Kingdoms ended has been a subject of debate in history. Was it the year when Sima usurped the kingdom of Wei, or the year when Western Jin conquered Wu? However, no one can deny that the era of the Three Kingdoms came to an end the moment Shu Han fell in that year. A modern special police officer, who died in duty, unexpectedly finds his soul transmigrated into the body of Prince Anping, Liu Yin. Originally, he had intended to follow Liu Shan to Luoyang to live a carefree life, escaping from the troubles of the world. However, the blood
67.88 Million words | 2021-07-30 16:29Update
The military adviser of the Nine Tripods is revered even more than the emperor, possessing unparalleled loyalty and virtue. Outwardly, he dares to draw his sword against the vassals; inwardly, he is willing to take on the responsibilities of a servant. His unrestrained demeanor attracts both attention and admiration, causing people to willingly follow him. With a penchant for killing, his loved ones find joy while his enemies endure pain, resulting in divergent opinions from the world. He remarks, "Worldly matters hold no benefit for me; I only yearn for the company of a beautiful woman by the clear waters." If you, dear readers, find "The Military Adviser of the Nine Tripods" enjoyable, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!
107.68 Million words | 2020-09-28 02:43Update
What is the unparalleled literary cauldron? Confucius said, "Through literature, one can attain the essence of the Way, consolidating talents and abilities to create battle poems and verses to conquer demons and barbarians!" Emperor Huangdi said, "If you cannot truly consolidate it, then practice and forge your own vessel for amusement!" Xiang Yu, the King of Western Chu, said, "Regardless of the cauldron, as long as it can smash demons and barbarians with pleasure, it is a good cauldron!"... Ahem, now let's get down to earth. Zhao Mingcheng, a talented scholar of the Northern Song Dynasty, was defeated in a poetic contest with the super talented Li Qingzhao, damaging his literary heart and unable to consolidate the literary cauldron. He could only wander through famous rivers and mountains, turning to the path of martial inscription. However, the martial world was treacherous, with demons and barbarians running rampant. If he wanted to find a place to settle and establish his life, he must obtain the unparalleled literary cauldron! Come, let's sing a song, make a fresh start, and witness my triumphant return, sweeping across the world as a king!
180.06 Million words | 2022-08-14 17:56Update
After Qin lost its deer, it was pursued by the entire world. Behind the collapse of the empire, there were invisible hands at play. It was because of the appearance of a different Han Xin that the tide was reversed against the will of heaven. In the turbulent and mysterious era of the late Qin Dynasty, the mighty struggle between Chu and Han unfolded. A song of heroes in a chaotic world, a tale of the ambition of both land and women. The importance of the tripod, is it worth questioning? The new book has been fully purchased and uploaded. Please continue to support.
115.38 Million words | 2022-11-14 19:19Update
It was a dark era with numerous internal crises and formidable external enemies, yet also a glorious Ming Dynasty that never yielded territory, compensation, allegiance, tribute, and where the emperor defended the nation
185.78 Million words | 2023-04-03 06:50Update
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90.67 Million words | 2023-03-20 20:24Update
When Wei Yun was fourteen years old, all the men in his family died on the battlefield, leaving their home in ruins. Only his mother and his new sister-in-law were left to support him. Wei's mother said to him, "It's not easy for your sister-in-law. She just got married and already lost her husband. When you become successful in the future, you must find a good match for her." At that time, he nodded and said, "Okay." When Wei Yun turned twenty, Gu Chusheng, the Minister of Rites, came to propose a marriage alliance with Wei's family. Wei Yun held a knife and entered the gates of the Gu family. He said, "Once I enter the doors of the Wei family, I will be a part of the Wei family for the rest of my life." Gu Chusheng sneered and said, "Your brother is already dead. Who does she belong to?" Wei Yun tightened his grip on the knife and answered, word by word, "She belongs to me, Wei Yun."
120.31 Million words | 2022-05-08 22:38Update
Ajio has a dull personality and despises men. Since childhood, her only goal has been to marry her beloved. Anyone who dares to stand in her way will be chopped... But later on, her beloved falls in love with someone else. Will she chop him as well? The story is not tragic, with trivial family matters in the beginning and melodramatic twists later on. Various scumbags are exposed and even the emperor can be chopped. The male lead undergoes character development, while the female lead has a violent temper and frequently resorts to chopping people!
486.18 Million words | 2020-09-07 10:19Update
During an unexpected incident in his mission in Africa, international mercenary Luo Kai was transported back in time, a thousand years ago, to Africa. He found himself surrounded by pitch-black tribes and wild beasts of the grasslands. Even encounters with the local people were a group he couldn't fully accept. How could he survive in this unfamiliar land? Despite being a warlord, his individual strength was insignificant, especially without a sense of belonging in Africa. So... he decided to return home. In the unfamiliar city, he was a lawless savage, kidnapping Fatima's renowned scientist... looting the academic library in Constantinople... monopolizing the artisans under Abbasid's rule... However, upon returning to his homeland in the East, he realized he couldn't even set foot on his own ancestral land. The Eternal Prosperity Army of the Song Dynasty and the bureaucrats of the Qin Feng Road saw him as nothing more than a fat lamb to be exploited...
440.90 Million words | 2023-05-10 16:43Update
A modern person kidnapped by future people and brought to the resistance against Japan era!
476.16 Million words | 2022-12-10 17:36Update
At the end of the Sui Dynasty and the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, orphan Li Chengyan travels through time and becomes the eldest son Li Chengyan, who does not actually exist. Due to war, he is separated from his parents. By chance, he is saved by the second generation Guiguzi in the Yunmeng Mountains. He studies under Guiguzi for
124.31 Million words | 2023-01-31 12:36Update
"The Tang Urban Management is a quasi-military organization developed secretly in our country. They manage the city during peacetime and train in guerrilla tactics. During wartime, they can be incorporated into the regular army. They are an excellent reserve force that can charge into battle, conduct reconnaissance, endure hardships, tolerate suffering, and fight bravely." Xu Yang adjusted his attire and said, "As the spokesperson for the Tang News, I solemnly promise that our country will never be the first to use Urban Management forces against foreign entities." "In our eyes, if the Turkic cavalry is like dust, then we are a sandstorm." - Excerpt from the preface of "The Outstanding History of Urban Management" "I'm sorry, but I can only answer that I don't know because it involves the highest secrets of the Tang Empire." - Response from the Urban Management captain when asked about their training by a journalist "You must have never seen the Urban Management... If you had, you wouldn't be standing here so intact..." - Disabled Gokturk swordsman "When the Urban Management appears on the battlefield, I know that our doomsday has come." - Former Japanese Emperor, Wood Kawasei "The Tang Urban Management, the best in the world." - Joint letter from the Arab, Silla, Gupta, Persian, and Abbasid Emperors.
411.23 Million words | 2022-08-28 23:45Update
【【Entries for the Creation History Genre Writing Contest - Magnificent Tang Dynasty Era】】Participating Work: Currently in the preparation phase for a new book, tentatively titled "Every Member of the Transmigrators with a System is a Father," in the fantasy genre.
172.81 Million words | 2022-07-22 14:26Update
Master of Weapons in the Heroic Legend of the Northern Song Dynasty! Breaking the Khitan, exterminating the Western Xia! Severing the roots of chaos, the Jurchens and Mongols shall not prevail! Taming Tibet, reclaiming the Western Regions! Washing away the shame of the Tang dynasty, retaliating against the Abbasid Caliphate, the prestige of the Chinese nation resonates across distant lands! The strength of the Great Song surpasses the prosperous eras of the Han and Tang dynasties, unparalleled in history! ……………… What is a master of weapons? A true master of weapons not only excels in crafting unique and sharp weaponry, but also surpasses the capabilities of those who wield them! – "The Weapons Compendium of the Great Song? by Lu You"
110.28 Million words | 2020-08-15 03:07Update
He comes from Jiangnan, a collateral branch of the Zhu family, one of the four major families. His name is Zhu Cheng, and he has a third uncle named Zhu Jun! After time-traveling to the Three Kingdoms era, he unexpectedly discovers that he can level up by fighting monsters. With the support of the "Heroes System," why should he submit to others? He rises during the Yellow Turban Rebellion, becomes renowned during the campaign against Dong Zhuo, and subdues the chaos in the South, establishing prosperity in Jiangnan. Born and raised in an influential family, he understands the phrase "There may not be a thousand-year dynasty, but there are ten-thousand-year families." Suddenly realizing, the royal family is actually the largest family in
388.87 Million words | 2022-04-02 11:03Update
Yue Xi Luo, the daughter of a famous general, marries Prince Yun Ze Xiao Qi against the will of her father and brother, who sacrificed their lives in battle to ensure the stability of Prince Yun's position and Yue Xi's happiness. However, in a moment of danger, Prince Yun abandons Yue Xi to save another woman, leaving her heartbroken and fallen into despair. Years later, Prince Yun remarries, while Yue Xi, saved by a mysterious figure from the 'Eternal Realm', returns with the truth behind the deaths on the battlefield. She carries a curse that will unleash the 'Demon' upon the Flame Kingdom, along with a secret that can disrupt the balance of the entire world. With a heart burning for revenge, she returns from the ashes...
131.72 Million words | 2022-10-25 23:44Update
