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March is full of exciting events—St. Patrick’s Day, Women’s History Month, Science Week, and even Dental Health Month! But did you know that March is also National Reading Month? That means it’s the perfect time to grab a good book and go on an adventure through reading.
To celebrate, National Heritage Academies (NHA®) Education Technology Specialist Alexandra Brown put together a list of books for young readers. Whether you love silly stories, exciting adventures, or real-life heroes, there’s something for everyone. Check out these great books and have fun reading this March.
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover! – Lucille Colandro. A silly, rhyming story featuring a festive St. Patrick’s Day theme.
Jamie O’Rourke and the Big Potato – Tomie dePaola. A fun Irish folktale about a lazy farmer and a magical potato
She Persisted – Chelsea Clinton. Short stories about strong women in history.
Rosie Revere, Engineer – Andrea Beaty. Encourages creativity and perseverance.
The Dot – Peter H. Reynolds. Inspires kids to be creative and confident.
The Tooth Book – Dr. Seuss. - A silly yet educational book about teeth.
Over and Under the Pond – Kate Messner. - Explores ecosystems through a simple story.
The Leprechaun’s Gold – Pamela Duncan Edwards. A charming Irish folktale about kindness and greed.
Hidden Figures (Young Readers Edition) – Margot Lee Shetterly. The inspiring true story of the Black female mathematicians at NASA.
Ada Twist, Scientist – Andrea Beaty. Encourages curiosity and problem-solving.
Iggy Peck, Architect – Andrea Beaty. - A story about following your passion for building.
The Wild Robot – Peter Brown. - A mix of adventure and robotics.
Frindle – Andrew Clements. A fun story about inventing new words.
The Invention of Hugo Cabret – Brian Selznick. A novel told through words and illustrations.
Freckle Juice – Judy Blume. A fun, relatable story about childhood curiosity.
Seeds of Discovery: How Barbara McClintok Used Corn and Curiosity to Solve a Science Mystery and Win a Nobel Prize - Lori Alexander
I Am Malala (Young Readers Edition) – Malala Yousafzai. A powerful story of a young activist.
The New Policeman series – Kate Thompson. A fantasy adventure steeped in Irish mythology.
Amari and the Despicable Wonders - B.B. Alston. There is a new grudge against magiciankind and Amari and the Night Brothers are coming to the rescue again in the Supernatural Investigations series.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Readers Edition) – William Kamkwamba. The true story of a boy who used science to change his village.
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls – Elena Favilli. True stories of 100 remarkable women.
The Phantom Tollbooth – Norton Juster. A fantasy adventure with wordplay and math puzzles.
Smile – Raina Telgemeier. A graphic novel about braces and middle school life.
The Fourteenth Goldfish – Jennifer L. Holm. - A fun look at genetics and discovery.
Hoot – Carl Hiaasen. - A mystery about protecting owls.
Radar and the Raft: A True Story About a Scientific Marvel, the Lives it Saved, and the World It Changed - Jeff Lantos.
Celebrate National Reading Month by exploring these books for kids and discovering new favorites. Whether you’re reading daily, joining the Scholastic Book Club, or finding free books online, the month of March is a great time to dive into the world of reading.
To celebrate, National Heritage Academies (NHA®) Education Technology Specialist Alexandra Brown put together a list of books for young readers. Whether you love silly stories, exciting adventures, or real-life heroes, there’s something for everyone. Check out these great books and have fun reading this March.
Books for Grades K-2
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover! – Lucille Colandro. A silly, rhyming story featuring a festive St. Patrick’s Day theme.Jamie O’Rourke and the Big Potato – Tomie dePaola. A fun Irish folktale about a lazy farmer and a magical potato
She Persisted – Chelsea Clinton. Short stories about strong women in history.
Rosie Revere, Engineer – Andrea Beaty. Encourages creativity and perseverance.
The Dot – Peter H. Reynolds. Inspires kids to be creative and confident.
The Tooth Book – Dr. Seuss. - A silly yet educational book about teeth.
Over and Under the Pond – Kate Messner. - Explores ecosystems through a simple story.
Books for Grades 3-5
The Leprechaun’s Gold – Pamela Duncan Edwards. A charming Irish folktale about kindness and greed.Hidden Figures (Young Readers Edition) – Margot Lee Shetterly. The inspiring true story of the Black female mathematicians at NASA.
Ada Twist, Scientist – Andrea Beaty. Encourages curiosity and problem-solving.
Iggy Peck, Architect – Andrea Beaty. - A story about following your passion for building.
The Wild Robot – Peter Brown. - A mix of adventure and robotics.
Frindle – Andrew Clements. A fun story about inventing new words.
The Invention of Hugo Cabret – Brian Selznick. A novel told through words and illustrations.
Freckle Juice – Judy Blume. A fun, relatable story about childhood curiosity.
Seeds of Discovery: How Barbara McClintok Used Corn and Curiosity to Solve a Science Mystery and Win a Nobel Prize - Lori Alexander
Books for Grades 6-8
I Am Malala (Young Readers Edition) – Malala Yousafzai. A powerful story of a young activist.The New Policeman series – Kate Thompson. A fantasy adventure steeped in Irish mythology.
Amari and the Despicable Wonders - B.B. Alston. There is a new grudge against magiciankind and Amari and the Night Brothers are coming to the rescue again in the Supernatural Investigations series.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Readers Edition) – William Kamkwamba. The true story of a boy who used science to change his village.
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls – Elena Favilli. True stories of 100 remarkable women.
The Phantom Tollbooth – Norton Juster. A fantasy adventure with wordplay and math puzzles.
Smile – Raina Telgemeier. A graphic novel about braces and middle school life.
The Fourteenth Goldfish – Jennifer L. Holm. - A fun look at genetics and discovery.
Hoot – Carl Hiaasen. - A mystery about protecting owls.
Radar and the Raft: A True Story About a Scientific Marvel, the Lives it Saved, and the World It Changed - Jeff Lantos.
Celebrate National Reading Month by exploring these books for kids and discovering new favorites. Whether you’re reading daily, joining the Scholastic Book Club, or finding free books online, the month of March is a great time to dive into the world of reading.