Sports Stories
Chapter book stories featuring baseball, basketball, football, etc.
Book Lists for Kids: Chapter Books & Non-Fiction
Use these lists to help you find books from our online catalog for your kids.
Now you can request books for your kids (and you!) from our online catalog for curbside pick-up!
But maybe you're not sure WHAT to request. These lists can help. Each will take you to our online catalog, displaying only items at the Decatur Public Library and currently available for request.
Chapter books
Dragon Stories
Chapter book fantasy featuring dragons
Rick Riordan & Friends
Fantasy books by Riordan and similar authors
Short Chapter Books
Short fun stories for kids starting chapter books
Like Wimpy Kid
Funny stories similar to Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Popular Graphic Novels
The most popular graphic novel series for kids
Dear America
Historical fiction portraying the lives of young characters at particular key moments in American history. Includes Dear America, My America, My Name is America series.
Royal Diaries
Fictional accounts of historical princesses from various cultures and time periods
Short Historical Fiction
Shorter historical fiction chapter books
Non-Fiction Books
"You Wouldn't Want to Be ..." series
Popular non-fiction series about history from a humorous point of view
"Who Was ..." Series
Popular non-fiction series about people, places, and history
Who Would Win?
Non-fiction series about who would win between two fierce creatures
Outdoor Fun
Books about exploring nature and playing outside
Books for Makers & Doers
Books that show you how to make everything from slime to rockets, gadgets to cardboard castles
World Book Bolt Series
Short, easy-to-read introductions to a wide variety of non-fiction topics, from World Book publishers
Ripley's Believe it or Not!
Well-illustrated series that introduces the bizzare, wacky, and wonderful