Wisconsin Historical Society Press
Young Readers Series
Introduce your elementary and middle school readers to Wisconsin history with these kid-friendly books. Our teacher resources and companion teacher's guides are designed to help you maximize your instruction for an optimal learning experience.
Young Readers and Teachers Brochure (PDF, 850 KB)
A printable list of all Society Press educational titles.Reading Level Scale (PDF, 100 KB)
A description of our reading level scale.
Badger Biographies Series: For Ages 7-12
Explore the stories of real Wisconsin people through our popular non-fiction book series. These famous and not-so-famous people made a difference in our history.
Illustrations, maps, and a glossary in each book.
Books in the Series
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A Recipe for Success: Lizzie Kander and her Cookbook
(Grade 4, Level S) -
Belle and Bob La Follette: Partners in Politics
(Grade 5, Level T/U) -
Blue Jenkins: Working for Workers
(Grade 5, Level T/U) -
Caroline Quarlls and the Underground Railroad
(Grade 4, Level Q) -
Casper Jaggi: Master Swiss Cheese Maker
(Grade 4, Level R) -
Cindy Bentley: Spirit of a Champion
(Grade 4, Level Q/R) -
Cordelia Harvey: Civil War Angel
(Grade 4, Level S) -
Cris Plata: From Fields to Stage/Del Campo al Escenario
(Grade 5, Level T) -
Curly Lambeau: Building the Green Bay Packers
(Grade 4, Level R) -
Dr. Kate: Angel on Snowshoes
(Grade 4, Level Q/R) -
Father Groppi: Marching for Civil Rights
(Grades 4 and 5, Levels S/T) -
Electa Quinney: Stockbridge Teacher
(Grades 4, Level R) -
Fran and Frederick Hamerstrom: Wildlife Conservation Pioneers
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Gaylord Nelson: Champion for Our Earth
(Grade 4, Level S) -
Harley and the Davidsons: Motorcycle Legends
(Grade 4, Level S) -
John Nelligan: Wisconsin Lumberjack
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Joyce Westerman: Baseball Hero
(Grades 4 and 5, Levels S/T) -
Juliette Kinzie: Frontier Storyteller
(Grade 4, Levels Q/R) -
Les Paul: Guitar Wizard
(Grades 4 and 5, Levels S/T) -
Lucius Fairchild: Civil War Hero
(Grade 4, Level S) -
Mai Ya's Long Journey
(Grade 4, Level R) -
Mary Nohl: A Lifetime in Art
(Grades 4 and 5, Levels S/T) -
Mountain Wolf Woman: A Ho-Chunk Girlhood
(Grade 4, Level Q) -
Ole Evinrude and His Outboard Motor
(Grade 4, Level R) -
Richard Bong: World War II Flying Ace
(Grade 4, Level S) -
Sterling North and the Story of Rascal
(Grade 4, Level S) -
Tents, Tigers and the Ringling Brothers
(Grade 4, Level R)
More Titles For Young Readers
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Great Ships on the Great Lakes: A Maritime History
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One Room Schools: Stories from the Days of 1 Room, 1 Teacher, 8 Grades
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Freedom Train North: Stories of the Underground Railroad in Wisconsin
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If Trees Could Talk: Stories about Wisconsin Trees
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The Flavor of Wisconsin for Kids: A Feast of History, with Stories and Recipes Celebrating the Land and People of Our State
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The Great Peshtigo Fire: Stories and Science from America's Deadliest Firestorm
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Eat Rutabagas
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Stormy
New Badger History Series: For Ages 7-12
This best-selling series introduces elementary and middle school readers to Wisconsin history, packed with photos, illustrations, maps, and interesting activities. The companion Teacher's Guides engage students in hands-on exploration of the topic, highlighting historical processes and encouraging multiple learning styles.
Books in the Series
- Digging and Discovery and Teacher's Guide
- Learning from the Land and Teacher's Guide
- Native People of Wisconsin and Teacher's Guide
- They Came to Wisconsin and Teacher's Guide
- Voices and Votes and Teacher's Guide
- Working with Water and Teacher's Guide
Resource Books For Teachers
Engage your students in hands-on exploration of history!
- Mapping Wisconsin History: Teacher's Guide and Student Materials
- Thinking Like a Historian: Rethinking History Instruction
- Tools for Teaching the History of Civil Rights in Milwaukee and the Nation
- Water Panthers, Bears and Thunderbirds: Exploring Wisconsin's Effigy Mounds
- Wisconsin's Great Lakes Shipwrecks
- Wisconsin History Highlights: Delving into the Past
- Wisconsin History on Stage: Scripts for Grades 4 through 8
This definitive textbook brings history to life. Full color and visually stunning, its classroom-tested text aligns with cross-curricular Wisconsin Model Academic Standards and stimulates critical thinking. Companion materials provide teachers additional tools to reach all learners.