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Book Lists & Recommendations for Ages 8-10

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Green Summer Reading

Inspire your green-minded child with these books and activities.
Sign kids up for the Scholastic Summer Challenge.
Best Bets for Independent Readers

Learn which books are best for your 8- to 10-year-old.

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Funny & Scary

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Award WinnersSee all

Newbery Award Winners
Honoring the "most distinguished contribution to American literature for children," Newbery winners are some of the best chapter books available.
Great Illustrated Titles
Treat your child to these eye-pleasing books that are perfect for reading together.
Newbery Medal Winner for Grades 3-5
Honoring the "most distinguished contribution to American literature for children," Newbery winners are some of the best chapter books available.
Caldecott Medal Winners for Grades 1-2
Inspire your early readers with picture books that won the national award of distinction for illustration.

Favorites & ClassicsSee all

Books Parents Loved as Kids
We asked our Facebook fans to tell us which books they loved when they were kids. Here are the most popular responses we received!
Favorite Books to Reread
We asked, and our Facebook fans answered. Check out a list of the books your child will love to read, and reread.
Favorite Fairy Tales
Fairy tales are ideal bedtime stories for 3- to 5-year-olds. These books are a great way to enjoy classic stories like Goldilocks and Rapunzel.
Books of Interest to Independent Readers
Experts share their favorite chapter books and biographies for grade-schoolers.

Series, Characters, AuthorsSee all

WordGirl Readers
Help your children boost their vocabulary with WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face!
I SPY Challengers for All Ages
The I SPY Challenger series uses photographs from the original I SPY books with new challenging riddles.
I SPY Classics for All Ages
Share the I SPY fun with anyone.
Goosebumps Most Wanted
This brand new Goosebumps series features the return of some infamous villains!

Adventure & FantasySee all

WordGirl Readers
Help your children boost their vocabulary with WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face!
Harry Potter: From Boy to Wizard
Follow Harry Potter and his friends on their magical adventures in J.K. Rowling's acclaimed book series.
Goosebumps Classics
Introduce your middle grade reader to Goosebumps, the beloved classic thriller series where kids triumph over evil.
Goosebumps Hall of Horrors
Send a chill up your independent reader's spine with these spooky (and funny!) tales.

Funny & ScarySee all

Goosebumps Most Wanted
This brand new Goosebumps series features the return of some infamous villains!
Books Guaranteed to Make You Laugh
Fill a boring day or boost a flagging mood with these laugh-out-loud titles.

AnimalsSee all

Horse Books for Children
Is your child obsessed with horses? These children's books about racing and riding are perfect for horse-crazy kids.

Science & NatureSee all

Showers & Storms: Books about Rain
These nonfiction picks will expand your child's knowledge of the weather, while stories will take her to worlds of drizzles, showers, and storms.
Space Adventures
Your 3rd or 4th grader will enjoy learning about life in space and reading about fun space adventures.
Back-to-Nature Books for Independent Readers
Celebrate spring with these outdoor-themed books.
The Wonders of Science Books
Discover mysteries seen and unseen with fiction and nonfiction about the natural world, biology, chemistry, and more.

SchoolSee all

Classroom Chapter Books
These characters and their stories stimulate imaginations and build the confidence needed to face academic and social challenges.
School Stories
Delight in these charming, poignant, and downright funny books about friendship, learning, and classroom antics.

Families & RelationshipsSee all

Books for Dealing with Tough Issues
Some sad, scary, or traumatic situations aren’t easy for kids to talk about. Use these books to break the ice and get them to open up.
Books of Love
From first crushes to very best friends, these picture books are perfect companions to Valentine's Day.
Friendship Chapter Books
Whether you're hanging out or even having it out, there's nothing like friendship. These books explore what it means to be a good friend.

Life Experiences & ValuesSee all

Books for Dealing with Tough Issues
Some sad, scary, or traumatic situations aren’t easy for kids to talk about. Use these books to break the ice and get them to open up.
Books for Gutsy Girls
Engage your 4- to 8-year-old leading lady with these stories of girl power, strength, and adventure.
Books About Gratitude
Help your independent readers learn valuable lessons in gratitude with these fun titles. They'll thank you for the book suggestions!
Books to Help Explain the Economy: Ages 9-12
Making sense of economic issues with your kids can be difficult. Use these books to impart an understanding of what's going on in the world.

SportsSee all

Kids' Books on the Olympics
Get your kids excited for the games by reading about Olympic history, medal-winners, sporty stories, and summertime Olympic events.
Fast-Paced Football Fiction
Is your 8- to 10-year-old child a major football fan? Future quarterbacks will enjoy these action-packed football-themed stories.
Baseball Books for Independent Readers
Fiction starring future hall-of-famers, how-to titles, and historical looks at sports legends scores with middle readers.
Skiing & Snowboarding Stories
Is your 8 to 10-year-old hitting the bunny slopes this winter? She'll love to read about the frosty adventures of fellow skiers and snowboarders.

HealthSee all

Books for Before a Dentist Visit
Is it time for your 5- to 8-year-old child's dental checkup? Help ease the worry, or introduce the dentist with these fun stories.
Best Books for Sick Days: Ages 8-10
When your child is home sick, give her one of these books to read. She'll feel better in no time!

Poetry & RhymesSee all

Poetry for Independent Readers
Discover a world of rhythm, rhyme, and free verse with engaging collections and novels for middle readers.
The Wonderful World of Shel Silverstein
Shel Silverstein's masterful collections of poems and drawings are at once outrageously funny and profound -- beloved by children of all ages.

History & Social StudiesSee all

Election Books
As election season heats up, let your 6- to 7-year-old child explore the drama of campaigning, voting, and competition with these books.
Honor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Learn about Martin Luther King Jr., a leader of the civil rights movement, with books for 10- to 13-year-olds.
Books to Help Explain the Economy: Ages 9-12
Making sense of economic issues with your kids can be difficult. Use these books to impart an understanding of what's going on in the world.
Books to Help Explain the Economy: Ages 4-8
Sometimes, the perfect book can help you tackle the most difficult issues with your little reader. Here are our picks for 4-8.

Seasonal ThemesSee all

Children's Books for January Celebrations
In January we celebrate New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and more! Enjoy these occasions with books that your preschooler will love.
Classic Holiday Stories
Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or other traditions, get in the spirit of the season with these tales that evoke nostalgia and fun.
Food-Inspired Books
Have your child read a delicious book every day in October.
August is Art Appreciation Month
Celebrate with your middle reader by introducing him to some of the greatest artists of all time.

Holidays & CelebrationsSee all

Passover Books for Kids
Get ready for Passover with books that celebrate its history.
April Fool's Day Books
If it's April 1st, it must be time for pranks and practical jokes. Start the month off with these tricky titles.
Valentine's Day Stories
Your 8- to 10-year-old will get into the Valentine's Day spirit with these fun series books. She may even learn a joke or two!
Groundhog's Day Stories
Will the groundhog see his shadow this February 6th? Your 6- to 7-year-old child will love discovering Groundhog's Day legends with these books.

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A Book For Every Type: Ages 8-10
Whether your kid is an athlete, animal lover, history buff, or loves fantasy — these are books for every type of interest.
Books for Boys: Reluctant Readers Grades 1-2
These fun and entertaining stories are perfect for struggling boy readers.
Books for Boys: Reluctant Readers Grades 3-5
These fun and entertaining stories are perfect for struggling boy readers.

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