Nonfiction books about History
7 books in the nonfiction genre that explore history, drawn from the US-school assigned-reading canon. Each links to its reading level, grade range, and the curricula that cite it.
7 nonfiction books about history
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Ancestory: The Mystery and Majesty of Ancient Cave ArtHannah Salyer
Evidence! How Dr. John Snow Solved the Mystery of CholeraDeborah Hopkinson
Mountain of Fire: The Eruption and Survivors of Mount St. HelensRebecca E. Barone
Murder Among FriendsCandace Fleming
The Fire of StarsKirsten W. Larson
The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of HockeyChad Soon & Amy Maranville
VolcanoesNell Cross Beckerman
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Frequently asked questions
What nonfiction books are about history?
7 nonfiction books that explore history appear across US-school curricula — Common Core exemplars, AP, IB, Cambridge, and state ELA standards. Each title on this page links to its full curriculum citations and reading level.
What reading level are these nonfiction history books?
Reading levels vary across these 7 titles, assigned across grades 3 through 12. See each book's page for its grade range and Lexile measure.
How many nonfiction books about history are on the list?
This page lists 7 nonfiction titles about history, ordered alphabetically. The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.
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