Captivate your growing reader with the riveting I Survived series, which tells stories about terrifying moments in the past through the eyes of kids who survived them. History is far more relatable to kids when they learn about it from the perspective of characters their age!
This historical fiction series by Lauren Tarshis is a fantastic way to introduce your child to stories about history and support what they're learning in class — in a way that keeps them engaged until the very last page. It also teaches courage, resilience, and hope during trying and scary situations, which can give your child's self-confidence and belief in their own abilities a boost when they need it most.
For instance, in I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001, Noah and his dad are spending the day in New York City but plans quickly change after a devastating and shocking event. Your growing reader will be able to connect the story to real historical events and ask you about your memories of that day. Meanwhile, in I Survived the Galveston Hurricane, 1900, one child survives the frightening flood waters of one of the deadliest hurricanes in American history, only to courageously go back in to make sure his neighbors are safe.
In keeping with the theme of resilience during times of great hardship, terror, and need, the newest addition to the best-selling series, I Survived the Great Alaskan Earthquake, 1964, tells the story of one boy's courageous survival of an earthquake so powerful that it changed everything we knew about earth science.
Don't miss the graphic novel editions of the I Survived series as well, where these stories come to life in vivid detail. The most recent graphic novel, I Survived Graphix #9: The Battle of D-Day, 1944, also includes a nonfiction section at the end with facts and photos about the real-life event for your history buff.
Plus, if you're looking for other nonfiction favorites, try this best-selling series.
The pulsating I Survived books are also a great way to bond with your child through shared stories. You could read the books in parallel (with a copy for your child and a copy for you), read together as a read-aloud, listen to the audiobooks read by the author, or simply let your child read the books independently. Any of these methods will work, once your child delves into these historical fiction tales of adventure and turmoil. Try these three simple ideas to bond with your child while reading books in the dynamic, bestselling series.
Additionally, the I Survived stories are a great gateway to digging deeper into the past. If you child is interested in a certain event from one of the books, you can help them learn more by visiting websites, watching documentaries, and sourcing more books on the topic. You can also utilize the books to discuss the importance of helping others in the present, as well as to teach about safety measures in the event of a fire, hurricane, snowstorm or other natural disaster.
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