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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’Twas the Night Before Pride
’Twas the Night Before Pride
Regular price $8.99 USD
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’Twas the Night Before Pride
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Rhyming picture book that riffs on the classic holiday poem as a child’s family prepares for Pride. Warm, detailed art shows queer community, history and joyful anticipation.
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The Incredible 5-Point Scale
The Incredible 5-Point Scale
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The Incredible 5-Point Scale
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A practical guide that uses a simple 5-point scale to help children understand their emotions and self-regulate. Often used with autistic or anxious kids to make big feelings more concrete.
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Children Just Like Me
Children Just Like Me
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Children Just Like Me
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Photo rich DK book that profiles children around the world with short captions about family, school, food and celebrations. A lovely way to talk about geography, culture and everyday similarities.
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Usborne Learn to Draw books
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Usborne Learn to Draw books
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Step-by-step drawing books that break pictures into simple shapes so kids can build confidence sketching animals, people, and more. Perfect for low-pressure art lessons or quiet-time activities.
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Rick Riordan Presents
Rick Riordan Presents
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Rick Riordan Presents
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A publishing imprint curated by Rick Riordan that features diverse middle-grade fantasy adventures based on world mythologies, offering fast-paced stories with protagonists from many cultures.
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Who Was / What Was
Who Was / What Was
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Who Was / What Was
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A popular biography and history series for children that introduces important people, events and landmarks in accessible chapter books. Great for independent reading, reports and building background knowledge.
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Don’t Forget to Write
Don’t Forget to Write
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Don’t Forget to Write
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Collection of creative writing lesson plans from 826 National’s youth writing centers. Offers quirky prompts and complete workshop plans families can adapt for elementary and teen writers at home.
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Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales
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Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales
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A graphic novel series that tells true but wild stories from history with humor and cartoon‑style art, making events like wars and espionage approachable for middle graders.
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Ling & Ting
Ling & Ting
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Ling & Ting
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Ling & Ting is an early reader series about twin sisters created by Grace Lin. Short humorous chapters support developing readers while highlighting everyday adventures cultural details and sibling relationships.
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Geographic Big Ideas
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Geographic Big Ideas
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A National Geographic–style science textbook series organized around "big idea" chapters with clear explanations and scientist spotlights. Families can use the books as a spine for upper-elementary science studies. 
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When on Earth?
When on Earth?
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When on Earth?
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Timeline and map book that places historical events on world maps so kids can see what was happening simultaneously in different places. Great visual support for world history studies.
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The American Story: 100 True Tales
The American Story: 100 True Tales
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The American Story: 100 True Tales
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Collection of one hundred short narrative pieces about moments and people in US history. Works well as bite sized read alouds that build a broad sense of the American past.
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What Color Is My World?
What Color Is My World?
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What Color Is My World?
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Picture book that introduces Black inventors through a pair of kids exploring their house and discovering everyday items created by African Americans. Fold out panels and sidebars share short biographies.
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Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls
Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls
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Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls
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Best-selling anthology series of illustrated bedtime stories about remarkable women, written in fairy-tale style to introduce kids to real-world heroes.
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Can We Please Give the Police Department to the Grandmothers?
Can We Please Give the Police Department to the Grandmothers?
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Can We Please Give the Police Department to the Grandmothers?
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Poetic picture book style work that imagines community safety led by loving grandmothers instead of police. A conversation starter for families exploring abolition ideas justice and caring for neighbors.
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Neither
Neither
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Neither
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A whimsical picture book about a character who does not fit neat either or boxes. Helps kids explore uniqueness, inclusion and belonging in a gentle age appropriate way.
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Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution!
Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution!
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Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution!
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Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution! is a picture book telling the story of transgender activists Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, introducing young children to LGBTQ+ history and themes of courage and friendship.
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A City Through Time
A City Through Time
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A City Through Time
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Illustrated DK book that shows one fictional city as it changes from ancient settlement to modern metropolis. Kids can pour over detailed scenes to see architecture and daily life evolve.
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What We See in the Stars
What We See in the Stars
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What We See in the Stars
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Beautifully illustrated guide to constellations, planets and celestial myths. Works nicely as a bedside browsing book for kids who love space or as a gentle introduction before more technical astronomy resources.
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Julián Is a Mermaid
Julián Is a Mermaid
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Julián Is a Mermaid
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Gentle picture book about a boy who longs to dress as a mermaid and is lovingly affirmed by his abuela. Beautiful art supports conversations about gender expression and acceptance with young children.
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The Otherwoods
The Otherwoods
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The Otherwoods
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Spooky middle grade fantasy about an anxious kid who can see monsters and must brave a creepy otherworld to rescue a classmate. Blends humor, horror and a heartfelt look at anxiety.
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Calvin
Calvin
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Calvin
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Picture book about a young trans boy named Calvin who comes out to his family and community and finally gets to live as himself. Simple text supports kids beginning similar conversations.
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Mehndi Boy
Mehndi Boy
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Mehndi Boy
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Early chapter book about a boy who loves creating mehndi designs and faces teasing for liking something seen as feminine. Explores culture, creativity and challenging gender stereotypes.
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National Geographic Little Kids Big Book of the World
National Geographic Little Kids Big Book of the World
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National Geographic Little Kids Big Book of the World
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Photo rich reference book that introduces continents, habitats and cultures with big maps and short facts. A nice starting point for preschool and early elementary geography.
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