Consider reading the books in chronological order. While kids may want to simply start with the topics that pique their interest the most, they can also take an exciting journey through history by reading the books in chronological order.

– Levels S to U – Paperback Set for Grades 4 – 6. One each of 32 titles. The Who Was. . .? series will excite your students about history through fascinating biographies of important historical figures from many fields, including science, sports, government, literature, and civil rights.

From best-selling author Lauren Tarshis comes a historical fiction series about the world’s most extraordinary events—perfect for your classroom history buffs and thrill seekers. Bring history to life for readers in grades 2 to 7 with the I Survived book series!

Kids in the 8- to 12-year-old age range have typically been sheltered from most catastrophes. In this series, bestselling author Lauren Tarshis trusts their maturity and opens readers’ minds by delivering their world to them in a way they’ve likely never heard of before.

The New York Times-bestselling I Survived series expands to include this thrilling nonfiction exploration of five true stories, from the Titanic to the Henryville Tornadoes.

Historical Fiction

The Joplin Tornado of 2011 was a mile-wide monster that destroyed heart of a vibrant city. The true stories of these two events plus fascinating facts, profiles of tornado scientists and storm chasers create a unique and thrilling nonfiction read, by the author of the New York Times bestselling I Survived series.

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The 11-year-old main character, Dexter has always wanted to see a tornado but never experience one. His life gets difficult when the tornado eliminates his beloved city, Joplin. Dexter is an adventurous and brave and that’s why he deserves greater actions.