Fall 2024

The Magic History Book

Set of 4 titles

Great books make stories come alive. But only one book actually brings history back to life: the Magic History Book! Open the cover of this mysterious, enchanted tome, and legendary historical figures are suddenly transported into the present world--ready to help unsuspecting kids with their modern-day problems. Can famous playwright William Shakespeare help a middle schooler conquer drama class? Can legendary pilot Amelia Earhart give a young girl a leg up in a drone-flying competition? Will Albert Einstein's wise words boost a struggling student's grades? Or are these out-of-place figures just too out-of-touch to help? Find out in this exciting new series of full-color graphic novels, where humor and history collide. Complete with action-packed illustrations, laugh-out-load text, and beyond-the-book back matter, the Magic History Book series is perfect for comic book fans and history lovers alike.

Format List Price Your Price Qty
$101.28 $75.96
Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 3
Dewey Number 741.5
Lexile 340L-450L
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level R
Language English
Publisher Capstone
Format Reinforced book
ISBN F24CAPS60
Copyright 2025
Number of Pages
Dimensions
Graphics Full-color illustrations

SLJ Review of The Magic History Book

This series offers an engaging twist on historical learning, with legendary figures like Amelia Earhart, Shakespeare, Cleopatra, and Albert Einstein transported into the present to help kids solve modern-day problems. Each of the first four titles features a different child protagonist, blending history with relatable, real-life challenges.

Presented in an early graphic novel style, the illustrations are often laid out in panels, with some extending beyond the frames for added visual interest. The text is a mix of narrative and speech bubbles, kept short and simple for introductory readers. The back matter includes facts about the historical figure featured in the story, along with a glossary, making it both educational and fun.

These volumes not only introduce young readers to important historical figures but also show how the past can inspire solutions for today’s challenges, all in a vibrant, comic-book format.

VERDICT: A worthwhile addition to comic book collections.