Looking for engaging historical fiction books for 5th graders? Look no further! In this article, we'll explore some of the best historical fiction books that are not only informative but also entertaining for young readers. Whether your child is intrigued by ancient civilizations, fascinated by important historical events, or simply loves a good story set in the past, these books are sure to captivate their imagination. 1. "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry: Set during World War II, this Newbery Medal-winning novel tells the story of a young Danish girl named Annemarie and her family's efforts to save their Jewish friends from the Nazis. It offers a powerful and age-appropriate introduction to the Holocaust. 2. "The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963" by Christopher Paul Curtis: This book follows the Watson family, an African-American family from Michigan, as they travel to Birmingham, Alabama, during the height of the Civil Rights Movement. Through the eyes of 10-year-old Kenny, readers gain insight into the struggles and triumphs of this pivotal time in American history. 3. "Esperanza Rising" by Pam Muñoz Ryan: This novel takes readers to the Mexican countryside and the migrant worker camps of California during the Great Depression. It follows the story of Esperanza, a wealthy Mexican girl who is forced to adapt to a life of poverty and hard work. Through Esperanza's journey, readers learn about resilience, empathy, and the power of family. 4. "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Forbes: Set in Boston during the American Revolution, this classic novel follows the life of 14-year-old Johnny Tremain, a talented young silversmith. The book provides an exciting glimpse into the events leading up to the Revolutionary War and the sacrifices made by those involved. 5. "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly: This story is set in 1899 Texas and follows Calpurnia Tate, an inquisitive 11-year-old girl who is interested in science and nature. Through her discoveries and interactions with her grandfather, readers are transported to a time when traditional gender roles and societal expectations were being challenged. For further browsing, consider visiting websites such as Goodreads, where you can find curated lists of historical fiction books for 5th graders. Additionally, your local library's website may have age-appropriate reading recommendations and curated booklists for young readers. Encourage your 5th grader to dive into the pages of these compelling historical fiction books that not only entertain but also educate. By exploring different time periods and cultures, young readers can develop a deeper appreciation for history and the impact it has on the world we live in today. Happy reading!
A commercial merger forced Gu Jinsheng to be bound together with Lu Sanshao, a powerful and renowned figure in the business world of SH City. With a marriage contract, they became fake husband and wife who used each other. Little did Gu Jinsheng know that Lu Sanshao grew more and more convincing, to the point where he might have forgotten it was all a show and started to genuinely fall for her. [Daily Life After Marriage] "Jinsheng, I'm different from them," Lu Sanshao said, casually closing the newspaper and looking straight at her as she handled the gifts from her suitors. Gu Jinsheng glanced at him, threw the gifts aside, and then picked up the cats and dogs rolling on the ground, raising her head with a smile and asking, "How am I different?" "They admire you because of your beauty, but I'm different. I can watch you sleep without makeup for a lifetime and never have nightmares." "..." Welcome to join Nanshang You Jiaren, group number: (reader group)
215.34 Million words | 2021-09-17 07:36Update
Year! Humanity on Earth faces a catastrophic disaster. Mutants with evolutionary abilities and zombies emerge endlessly, mercilessly slaughtering the surviving humans. This is no longer a planet ruled by humanity, but a never-ending slaughterhouse. Bu Yi established a book club:...
424.39 Million words | 2022-08-30 21:25Update
Everything in the universe is nurtured by the cosmos, and every life in the universe must abide by its laws, or else face its consequences. However, through the extraction of genetic material from their own people and the creation of a genetic solution, the Chinese people of Earth unintentionally give birth to two extraordinary beings in space. These individuals, who completely ignore the laws of the universe, are not punished by it. They possess innate talents and aptitude far superior to any other life form in the cosmos. From an early age, they embark on a journey through the universe, forging friendships, joining martial arts academies, studying various secret arts and techniques, martial arts classics, and scientific knowledge. Along the way, they encounter countless extraordinary experiences, obtaining numerous rare treasures, gradually becoming super beings in the universe...
18.09 Million words | 2022-08-28 06:14Update
Watching the brightest star, singing the saddest song... This world is far from being as simple as it seems. This is a short story, an enlarged world. It's about black and white, right and wrong. Fog and truth, escape and pursuit. He said, 'Even if I don't believe in the whole world, I will believe in you.' She said, 'The world is vast, the future is far, forget me.' At that moment, he was like a person drowning, struggling desperately, sinking recklessly...
39.75 Million words | 2022-11-07 16:57Update
In the previous life, the heart was untouched by love, but in this life, blossoms of love surround her. Some offer the world as a gift, promising her eternal commitment. Some abandon fame and fortune to provide her with peace and tranquility. Some rise to power and privilege, just to win her gaze. And some pour out a lifetime of tenderness, in exchange for her every affection... Amidst dispersing smoke and dense thorns, in the flutter of vibrant sleeves, the chaotic majesty's heart dances!
549.81 Million words | 2020-11-05 00:34Update
The unwilling bride-to-be is thrown into a marriage with a twenty-eight-year-old man. She can bear it no longer! Before the age of fourteen, her aspiration was to cause trouble. But now, all she wants is to torment this seemingly innocent and secretly cunning old man. %%% This is Qin'er's sixth book, which promises an exciting read. Don't forget to bookmark it! Thank you! The other four books in the 'Love' series are 'Love Buddha', 'Love People', 'Love Master', and 'Love Pet'. Please enjoy!
108.98 Million words | 2022-01-05 12:34Update
An ordinary emergency room doctor, living a simple life. Suddenly, a devastating epidemic strikes, heartlessly taking away lives one by one. Countless people flee in fear, but the patients flood the hospital seeking help. Shortage of protective equipment and ineffective treatment methods leave him feeling helpless and hopeless. Patients die one by one in despair, while his comrades fall one after another, filling him with terror. At this moment, he has no choice but to go against the current, joining the remaining comrades, using his ordinary body to confront the terrifying plague, fighting to the death! Clad in a white coat, now in golden armor, he solemnly sheds his blood to write a glorious chapter in history.
293.03 Million words | 2021-11-11 09:58Update
Since ancient times, there has been a profession in the folk that delves into dangerous situations without seeking fame or fortune - the Spirit Thief. These individuals primarily work to capture spirits in tombs and pacify wandering souls, bringing benefits to others. Twenty years ago, a remarkable Spirit Thief accidentally stumbled upon the Ghost City and paid a heavy price. Now, twenty years later, when Spirit Thieves have all but disappeared, the descendant of that Spirit Thief follows the clues left behind by their ancestors and resumes the old profession. Venturing into the depths of the Ghost City, they discover an unknown secret hidden within the tombs, and behind that secret lies a mind-boggling conspiracy.
439.99 Million words | 2021-09-21 22:43Update
Falling daggers from the sky, dead students, is it all a conspiracy or just a series of coincidences? Or is there something more sinister lurking behind it all? Is death really the only simplicity in this? Can the essence of human nature, both good and evil, be stopped or concealed by death? Just as it is often said: You must understand, the cruelest things are always intertwined with the brightest. If you only follow the light with your eyes, it is hypocritical...
149.42 Million words | 2021-11-20 20:26Update
Zhang Xinyi, a human from Earth, was transformed by aliens and taken to the interstellar planet of Titan, where he became a noble heir named "Le Lo." On the surface, he appeared to be the illegitimate child of Thunder, one of the empire's top ten marshals. However, in reality, this Earthling would have to face not only the political plots of his enemies but also the battles unfolding in the interstellar battlefield...
414.55 Million words | 2021-05-01 08:00Update
That night, I walked under a dim streetlight and ate a bowl of rice at a gloomy stall, but little did I know that trouble would befell me. In order to save my life, I had no choice but to become a disciple of a peculiar person. Though my life was spared, I unexpectedly ended up burdened with an even greater curse. To stay alive, I had to obey my master's arrangements and gradually uncover the source of the curse. What kind of secrets does this eerie master hide? Who exactly resides within the perpetually closed doors of the coffin shop? Who planted the curse that has haunted for centuries? What is the truth behind the cycle of reincarnation? As I draw closer to the heart of the secret, I sense the growing danger. This matter has exceeded my imagination, and I want to escape, but I realize there is no turning back. After eating the meal of the spirits once, I will have to rely on the spirits for my entire lifetime.
511.80 Million words | 2021-10-07 12:26Update
Baiting with one's own body, fishing the starry sky! ... A man-made moon hanging 80,000 kilometers above the equator has dyed the half-night sky into a dark blue ocean. A silver-winged fighter jet hovers in the clouds eight kilometers above the equator, coiled like a cheetah. A young wind chaser suspends in the night sky 800 meters above the equator, overlooking the dark forest below. This is the cold and prolonged black night season on Mercury 10,000 years in the future. This is the forbidden land for humans, where ancient beasts rampage. This is the fishing spot.
16.25 Million words | 2021-06-03 03:57Update
I took a photo with my phone and accidentally captured a naked woman. Strangely, when I tried to delete this 'indecent' photo, I couldn't delete it no matter what! This undeletable photo led me into an unknown mysterious world! And because of it, that naked woman started haunting me! Afterwards, many horrifying incidents happened around me! The thousand-year-old fox demon in the Longjing Tea Plantation, the ghostly apparitions in the haunted house, the urban legends of evil babies on the university campus, the perpetually mysterious pond, the terrifying rumors from the forbidden grounds... What exactly are ghosts? Why do some people die quietly while others become vengeful spirits? Let's follow the footsteps of the protagonist
366.10 Million words | 2022-07-15 05:54Update
Xu Guozhu, Cui Tiejun, and Pan Jianghai are three retiring veteran detectives. Faced with the ever-changing police force, the once formidable detectives have lost their former glory and are only waiting to retire and live a peaceful life. However, a recent contract fraud case received by the Economic Investigation Division disrupts their tranquil lives. Coincidentally, the Economic Investigation Division is preparing to select a group of inspectors at the national level. The three experienced detectives once again gear up and solve a major case that shocks the entire nation, while also uncovering the truth behind a drug-related case from twenty years ago.
78.95 Million words | 2022-03-28 08:14Update
A hilarious and thrilling story about a scheming female magician and an unlucky emperor. "You seduce Us just to obtain... the Dragon Qi of the True Emperor?!" Furious, Emperor Zhaoyuan erupted. "Of course! Compared to you, my cat Mahjong has a softer fur and knows how to act cute. He's the ultimate warm bed companion," the protagonist Danli, who held the fat cat Mahjong in her arms, replied. On the surface, she appeared lazy and absent-minded, but deep down, she was twisted and scheming. The magician and the emperor had a peculiar relationship of dependence and hostility. In the face of the Clear Melody Chamber, who held the power to alter fate, how would Danli protect the daily dose of Dragon Qi she absorbed? What secrets were hidden within her crystal lotus hairpin? As old dreams crumbled and new love emerged, what choices would Emperor Zhaoyuan make? With ambitious ambitions, what was the true identity of the leader of the Heavenly Machine Sect? Set in a fictional historical era, this book combines palace intrigue, magic, mystery
60.27 Million words | 2022-03-31 03:23Update
After two years of being a homemaker, she discovered her husband and best friend having an affair in the bathroom. Little did they know, at that moment she was with another man, forced to witness their passionate yet pretentious acting in the cramped cubicle. Trembling and feeling weak, Zhou Xiaoqian heard Tang Chen's voice in her ear, "Xiaoqian, stand tall!" Han Shangyang, who appeared refined and polite on the outside, was secretly engaging in vile acts, while Tang Chen, who seemed carefree and sarcastic, always categorized as unreliable in her mind, unexpectedly stood by her in this critical moment. Xiaoqian remembered a saying, "Being openly seductive is not true seduction; true seduction is concealed." It was truly a damn good piece of advice! Xiaoqian was furious - even a rabbit will become fierce when cornered!
260.12 Million words | 2022-01-20 04:06Update
My uncle told me that a fox, once well-fed, never worries about finding a good wife. But before I made my fortune, a long-tailed wife came knocking on my door... Author's only QQ: [redacted] Author's group: [redacted] A new book is starting, welcoming support from old and new friends. For those waiting for updates, you can read my debut work, "Marrying a Wife from the Underworld for Self-Defense," on the Heiyan Reading website or on the client app by searching for it.
395.18 Million words | 2023-03-14 05:38Update
She forgot who she was, but her mind retained knowledge of futuristic technology. Despite her gentle and graceful personality, she wielded the fiercest weapons. Through a time-traveling accident, she found herself in a tumultuous world, becoming the coveted prize of various nations. The mighty General, after great effort, finally married her, and she obediently used her weapons as her dowry. However, this man showered her with love and affection, and years later, she suddenly realized that she had become the Empress... This is actually a sweet and affectionate story about the Empress's growth!
90.19 Million words | 2022-12-06 09:23Update
Tea-like woman, love like clear water. Tranquil life of a time traveler.
146.29 Million words | 2022-10-27 00:55Update
"Yonglin was kidnapped by me, if you don't believe it, come and chase me~ by Mount Penglai's Princess Kaguya" "I want to go find my master, don't stop me!" "Come with me, my dear, uncle will give you candy, the world is waiting for you to save~ by a certain pay-to-win system" Note: A songstress who doesn't kill her teammates is not a good songstress, and a healer who doesn't bring poison is not a good healer. As a professional pharmacist, Yeyan expresses that it's really difficult to make medicine without side effects. Whoever wants to take it, go ahead, because the medicine she makes is not for herself.
188.86 Million words | 2023-03-27 09:20Update
