Christian biography books for 4th graders
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While history and reading are central to all Sonlight curriculum levels, we include different kinds of literature and reading, including biographies for children, missionary stories, and novels.
Teaching fourth graders that despite everything dreams can be reached.
The book also discusses the problems the sisters had with injuries during their careers. You may want to read the whole autobiographical series!
11. This modern classic is a must-read. 20. Furthermore, the books in the series go beyond the simple story of someone’s life by teaching young readers the historical and theological relevance of each character.
Books in the Series
- Anne Bradstreet
- Anselm of Canterbury
- Athanasius
- Augustine of Hippo
- B.B.
Up From Slavery
From Sonlight's History / Bible / Literature 400
In studying US history, no one should miss Booker T. Washington’s account of his life from slavery to freedom. Learning to think chronologically and to consider cause and effect in their life events are useful skills.
A few good places to start for your children is to ask them to respond to the following prompts:
- Tell about a time you overcame obstacles.
- Tell your faith story.
- Give an account of a life-changing experience in your life.
- Tell about people, books, and experiences that had an influence on you.
For younger writers, encourage them to think through the simpler points of their life stories:
- Where and when were you born?
- Tell about your immediate family.
- What is unique about you?
Presented in pictures with a few lines of text on each page, the book delicately tells the story of the hardships Matisse faced in his final years. These do not necessarily have to be difficult and may be a work in progress as your children mature. These books will satisfy their curiosity, inspire them and teach them many lessons about the ups and downs of real life.
Best Biography Books for 4th Graders – Our List
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And, conveys the message that these great scientists were once regular kids, just like the readers.
With 15 biographies including those of, Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, and Jane Goodall, there are plenty of science greats to capture the attention of students. This is a device that has allowed millions of people across the world to enjoy the delights of what lies beneath the ocean’s surface.
Learn from scientific advances from Newton and Brahe and more. Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers
From Sonlight's History / Bible / Literature E
Ralph Moody paints a poignant memoir of his early years in Colorado after his family moves there for his father’s health. The cool thing is that the biographies start by focusing on the lives of these scientists during their childhood.
For 4th grade readers, there is a lot to gain from hearing about the lives of these successful scientists before they were famous.
Christian biographies for young readers are a central piece of Sonlight specifically because they so artfully combine history and personal stories of the people who lived that history.
We know that stories are always more memorable than mere date/time/place history learned from a textbook. He eventually returns to his home country to help his people and find his family.
This true story of a boy and a beloved horse is written by Marguerite Henry whose horse stories have delighted generations.
8. For more on this topic see Jim’s free parent handouts. Robert Fulton, Boy Craftsman
From Sonlight's History / Bible / Literature D
Your aspiring engineers and inventors will enjoy this true account of Robert Fulton who is credited as the inventor of the world’s first commercially successful steamboat.
Most of the pages contain amusing illustrations which is a big appeal to many 4th grade readers.
4. This unforgettable story shows young people not only her determination but her devotion to the Scriptures.
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