Summer Learning: YA Recommended Reading

Updated May 27, 2026
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Absolutely everything! : a history of Earth, dinosaurs, rulers, robots and other things to numerous to mention
Lloyd, Christopher
Ebook
China : a history
Bardoe, Cheryl
Paper Book
Discover the history of one of the world's most influential civilizations. Based on the Cyrus Tang Hall of China exhibit at The Field Museum, China: A History traces the 7,000-year story of this diverse land. Full-color maps, photos, and illustrations of the people, landscape, artifacts, and rare...
Daughter of Sparta
Andrews, Claire M.
Paper Book
Don't miss the page-turning sequel, Blood of Troy! In this thrilling reimagining of ancient Greek mythology, a headstrong girl becomes the most powerful fighter her people have ever seen. Seventeen-year-old Daphne has spent her entire life honing...
The encyclopedia of early Earth
Greenberg, Isabel
Paper Book
A beautifully illustrated book of imaginary fables about Earth's early -- and lost -- history. Before our history began, another -- now forgotten -- civilization thrived. The people who roamed Early Earth were much like us: curious, emotional, funny, ambitious, and...
Enter the core
Lerangis, Peter
Paper Book
The New York Times bestselling author of the Seven Wonders series and of books in the 39 Clues series, Peter Lerangis, brings us the final installment of the thrilling Max Tilt trilogy.  Max Tilt thinks his luck is finally changing, thanks to his great-great-great...
History year by year
Chrisp, Peter.
Paper Book
Get to grips with history like never before as you travel through the ages in this history encyclopedia for children that stretches from prehistoric times to modern day. Introducing an updated volume of History Year by Year - a timeline of world history that joins the dots...
Mummies exposed!
Hollihan, Kerrie Logan
Paper Book
Just when you think that you know everything there is to know about mummies, new ones are discovered! Packed with facts but light in tone, this book introduces young readers to the most compelling examples of mummies from all over the world. There are many books about Egyptian mummies, butMummies...
The prehistory of the Far side : a 10th anniversary exhibit
Larson, Gary
Paper Book
A Far Side retrospective, celebrating its tenth anniversary. Copyright © 1989 FarWorks, Inc. All rights reserved. The Far Side®, FarWorks, Inc.®, and the Larson® signature are registered trademarks of FarWorks, Inc. in certain countries.
Shackles from the deep : tracing the path of a sunken slave ship, a bitter past, and a rich legacy
Cottman, Michael H.
Paper Book
A pile of lime-encrusted shackles discovered on the seafloor in the remains of a ship called the Henrietta Marie, lands Michael Cottman, a Washington, D.C.-based journalist and avid scuba diver, in the middle of an amazing journey that stretches across three continents, from foundries and tombs in...
Tunnels
Gordon, Roderick
Paper Book
14-year-old Will Burrows has little in common with his strange, dysfunctional family. In fact, the only bond he shares with his eccentric father is a passion for archaeological excavation. So when his dad mysteriously vanishes, Will is compelled to dig up the truth behind his disappearance. He...
Us in ruins
Moore, Rachel
Ebook
Margot is on the quest to uncover and reassemble an ancient--and cursed--vase, with the help of a boy who went missing in 1932, because it's the only way to put back together her broken heart in this standa-lone adventure rom-com, perfect for fans of What the River Knows and The Lost City. ...
Warrior Girl Unearthed
Boulley, Angeline
Audiobook

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