Books for 3rd Grade

Our Books for 3rd Grade collection highlights stories and nonfiction that tend to resonate with readers around ages 8–9. Homeschoolers, afterschooling families, and caregivers will find vetted, secular titles at a range of levels, from richly illustrated chapter books to early middle-grade novels and high-interest nonfiction. Every book is reviewed for literary quality, age-appropriateness, and inclusive representation, with attention to content and themes so you can choose what fits your family. Use the filters to sort by genre (adventure, mystery, fantasy, realistic fiction, biography, science and nature), reading level, and topics like friendship, courage, animals, or big feelings. You can also filter for books that often work well for ADHD or dyslexic readers, including audio options and very engaging series. Many families build third grade read-alouds and independent reading around this collection. If you’re unsure which books will support both progress and joy for your reader, Modulo’s AI learning concierge can help you build a custom stack.

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Children’s Encyclopedia of American History
Children’s Encyclopedia of American History
Regular price $25.00 USD
US History Encyclopedia
Children’s Encyclopedia of American History
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Illustrated encyclopedia of US history arranged chronologically with photos, maps and short articles.
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Stonewall: A Building, an Uprising
Stonewall: A Building, an Uprising
Regular price $18.99 USD
Picture Book
Stonewall: A Building, an Uprising
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A picture book history of the Stonewall Inn and the uprising linked to it. Introduces children to LGBTQ civil rights history in an age appropriate way.
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Out of Left Field
Regular price $7.99 USD
Girls’ Baseball MG Novel
Out of Left Field
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Middle grade historical novel about a girl pitcher challenging Little League rules.
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The Civil War of Amos Abernathy
The Civil War of Amos Abernathy
Regular price $7.99 USD
Queer Civil War MG Novel
The Civil War of Amos Abernathy
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Middle grade novel about a history obsessed boy volunteering at a living history museum who uncovers stories of queer people in the Civil War era. Blends friendship, activism and heartfelt letters.
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Michelle Mitchell’s Books on Puberty
Michelle Mitchell’s Books on Puberty
Regular price $25.00 USD
Mitchell Puberty Guides
Michelle Mitchell’s Books on Puberty
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Michelle Mitchell’s Books on Puberty for tweens explaining changes and emotions.
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Celebrate Your Body
Celebrate Your Body
Regular price $8.00 USD
Puberty Guide for Girls
Celebrate Your Body
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A puberty guide for girls that explains body changes and emotions.
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For Goodness Sex
For Goodness Sex
Regular price $18.99 USD
Values-Based Sex Ed Guide
For Goodness Sex
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Sex education guide for parents and educators that centers values like honesty, justice and care instead of shame. Offers conversation starters and classroom style activities you can adapt at home.
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The Primary School and Home School Guide
The Primary School and Home School Guide
Regular price $25.00 USD
Curriculum/Guide
The Primary School and Home School Guide
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Guide that helps primary schools and homeschoolers create trauma informed, child centered environments. Covers topics like emotional safety, consent education and handling disclosures in age appropriate ways.
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Like That Eleanor: The Amazing Power of Being an Ally
Like That Eleanor: The Amazing Power of Being an Ally
Regular price $17.00 USD
Allyship Picture Book
Like That Eleanor: The Amazing Power of Being an Ally
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Picture book that follows Eleanor as she learns to notice exclusion and be an ally.
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Coding Games in Scratch
Coding Games in Scratch
Regular price $19.99 USD
Scratch Coding Book
Coding Games in Scratch
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Coding Games in Scratch is a step by step book teaching kids to build games.
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Magic School Bus
Magic School Bus
Regular price $4.00 USD
Magic School Bus Books
Magic School Bus
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Beloved science picture books where Ms. Frizzle’s class takes wild field trips.
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Uncovering the Logic of English
Uncovering the Logic of English
Regular price $14.99 USD
Structured Literacy Guide
Uncovering the Logic of English
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Parent teacher guidebook that explains phonograms and spelling rules behind English.
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Jamie
Regular price $9.99 USD
Middle-Grade Novel
Jamie
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Jamie is a middle grade contemporary novel about a nonbinary kid navigating school, friendships, and identity, helpful for families wanting stories that normalize diverse gender experiences.
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The Deep & Dark Blue
The Deep & Dark Blue
Regular price $3.00 USD
Graphic Novel
The Deep & Dark Blue
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The Deep & Dark Blue is a middle grade fantasy graphic novel about twins caught in political upheaval and a character exploring a new gender identity, helpful for gentle conversations about change and belonging.
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Santa’s Husband
Santa’s Husband
Regular price $13.59 USD
Queer Santa Picture Book
Santa’s Husband
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Picture book that imagines Santa as a Black man married to his helpful husband.
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Paranorthern
Paranorthern
Regular price $12.99 USD
Graphic Novel
Paranorthern
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Paranorthern is a humorous fantasy graphic novel about a witchy teen, monsters, and anxiety, giving middle grade readers a fun way to explore big feelings within a spooky but ultimately warm adventure.
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Garlic and the Vampire
Garlic and the Vampire
Regular price $10.99 USD
Gentle Spooky Graphic Novel
Garlic and the Vampire
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Sweetly illustrated graphic novel about a shy garlic girl who faces her fears and meets a mysterious vampire.
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And Tango Makes Three
And Tango Makes Three
Regular price $12.00 USD
Family Diversity Picture Book
And Tango Makes Three
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Picture book based on the true story of two male penguins raising a chick, introducing themes of family diversity and love in a gentle, age-appropriate way.
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Jo: An Adaptation of Little Women (Sort Of)
Jo: An Adaptation of Little Women (Sort Of)
Regular price $8.99 USD
Little Women Graphic Retelling
Jo: An Adaptation of Little Women (Sort Of)
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Contemporary graphic novel inspired by Little Women that follows Jo as an aspiring writer navigating family friendship and identity.
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Lulu Sinagtala and the City of Noble Warriors
Lulu Sinagtala and the City of Noble Warriors
Regular price $15.99 USD
Filipino Mythology Novel
Lulu Sinagtala and the City of Noble Warriors
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Fantasy adventure novel drawing on Filipino mythology as Lulu discovers hidden powers and a world of noble warriors.
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Anne: An Adaptation of Anne of Green Gables (Sort Of)
Anne: An Adaptation of Anne of Green Gables (Sort Of)
Regular price $8.99 USD
Anne Retelling Graphic Novel
Anne: An Adaptation of Anne of Green Gables (Sort Of)
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Graphic novel retelling of Anne of Green Gables set in a modern context with a diverse cast.
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Branches
Branches
Regular price $47.00 USD
Scholastic Early Chapter Books
Branches
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Scholastic’s early chapter book line with illustrated series.
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Reading Middle Grade
Reading Middle Grade
Regular price $0.00 USD
Middle-Grade Book Reviews
Reading Middle Grade
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Book-review site focused on middle-grade fiction & nonfiction organized by themes.
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The Real Riley Mayes
The Real Riley Mayes
Regular price $4.75 USD
Queer MG Graphic Novel
The Real Riley Mayes
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Middle grade graphic novel about a shy funny kid navigating friendships, crushes and queer identity.
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