Books for 4th Grade

Explore 48 curated books for 4th Grade students. Each resource has been reviewed for quality and age-appropriateness.

Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi

The picture book that gets elementary students to pi through a story rather than a formula. Reliable read-aloud for the circumference-and-diameter lesson.

Side by Side: Student Book 1 (Third Edition)

A conversation-first beginner course built around guided dialogues, which makes it one of the few ESL books that works with two people at a kitchen table.

Oxford Picture Dictionary Content Areas for Kids (English-Spanish)

The school-subject vocabulary an English learner needs to actually follow a math or science lesson, with Spanish translations alongside.

Oxford Picture Dictionary, Third Edition

The standard visual dictionary in ESL classrooms worldwide: roughly 4,000 words organized by real-life situation rather than alphabetically.

Late, Lost, and Unprepared

A clinical psychologist's parent guide to executive functioning, organized skill by skill so you can work on the one your child actually struggles with.

How to Do Homework Without Throwing Up

A short, cartoon-illustrated book written directly to kids aged 8-13 about why homework feels awful and what to actually do about it. Read it in an afternoon.

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Bud, Not Buddy

Newbery Medal novel following a ten-year-old orphan across Depression-era Michigan in search of the father he thinks he has found.

The Sign of the Beaver

Newbery Honor survival story set in 1768 Maine, in which a settler boy and a Penobscot boy teach each other to live in the wilderness.

D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

The classic illustrated introduction to the Greek gods, goddesses and heroes — a staple read-aloud in classical homeschool programs.

Famous Men of Rome

Memoria Press's classical-education reader covering Rome through short biographies, from Romulus to Constantine.

Writing with Ease: Strong Fundamentals

Susan Wise Bauer's guide to teaching elementary writing through narration, copywork, and dictation—explaining the why behind each skill so parents can build their own four-year writing plan. For grades 1–4.

History Year by Year: The History of the World, from the Stone Age to the Digital Age

DK's richly illustrated visual timeline of world history from the Stone Age to today—photographs, maps, and infographics that make a perfect homeschool history reference for ages 8–13.

National Geographic Kids Beginner's World Atlas, 5th Edition

National Geographic's photo-rich, easy-to-read world atlas for ages 4–10—introducing continents, oceans, and map skills with stunning images and simple, colorful maps.

The 50 States: Activity Book

The hands-on companion to The 50 States atlas—maps to label, puzzles, and fact files that turn U.S. geography into an active, screen-free homeschool project.

The 50 States: Explore the U.S.A. with 50 Fact-Filled Maps!

An oversized, beautifully illustrated atlas of all 50 U.S. states—capitals, landmarks, animals, and famous figures—that turns American geography into a treasure hunt.

A Child's History of the World

V. M. Hillyer's warm, story-driven survey of human history from cave dwellers to modern times—a classic homeschool read-aloud spine for elementary and middle-grade students.

Maps: A Children's Illustrated Atlas

A gorgeously illustrated oversized atlas mapping 58 countries through their animals, foods, landmarks, and cultures—an enchanting introduction to world geography for children.

DK Knowledge Encyclopedia Science!

A visually stunning DK reference covering matter, forces, energy, chemistry, life science, earth science, and space—an ideal hardcover spine or companion for homeschool science across the elementary and middle years.

National Geographic Kids 5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!)

Thousands of true, bite-sized facts about science, nature, space, animals, history, and geography in National Geographic Kids' bold photo-packed style—a curiosity-building enrichment book for a wide range of ages.

Janice VanCleave's 201 Awesome, Magical, Bizarre, & Incredible Experiments

201 safe, low-cost, hands-on science experiments across biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and astronomy using common household materials—a long-running homeschool favorite for elementary and middle school.

Usborne 100 Science Experiments

100 simple, hands-on science experiments—crystals, circuits, balloon rockets, kaleidoscopes and more—with clear illustrated steps and explanations. A low-prep, household-materials activity book for elementary homeschoolers.

Scholastic Success with Reading Comprehension, Grade 4

Fourth-grade reading comprehension workbook developing advanced inference, analysis, and text evidence skills through diverse passages.

Evan-Moor Daily Word Problems, Grade 4

Daily math word problem practice for 4th graders with 36 weeks of progressively challenging real-world problems across all math domains.

Spectrum Critical Thinking for Math, Grade 4

Advanced math problem-solving workbook for 4th graders emphasizing critical thinking, reasoning, and real-world applications.

Spectrum Test Prep, Grade 4

Standardized test preparation workbook for 4th graders with reading, math, and language arts practice plus test-taking strategies.

Spectrum Spelling Workbook, Grade 4

Fourth-grade spelling workbook with word lists, dictionary skills, proofreading exercises, and vocabulary development aligned to standards.

Evan-Moor Daily Science, Grade 4

Fourth-grade daily science workbook covering life, earth, and physical science with hands-on activities and vocabulary building.

Kumon Grade 4 Division

Step-by-step division workbook progressing from single-digit to long division with multi-digit divisors through Kumon's proven repetitive practice method.

Kumon Grade 4 Decimals & Fractions

Introductory workbook for decimals and fractions using Kumon's incremental method, covering place value, equivalent fractions, and basic operations.

Spectrum Reading Workbook, Grade 4

Standards-based reading comprehension workbook for fourth graders covering nonfiction analysis, vocabulary development, and literary elements.

Spectrum Language Arts, Grade 4

Comprehensive fourth-grade language arts workbook covering grammar, mechanics, usage, and writing skills with progressive exercises.

Spectrum Writing Workbook, Grade 4

Fourth-grade writing workbook building multi-paragraph composition skills across narrative, informative, and opinion writing with integrated grammar instruction.

Brain Quest Workbook: Grade 4 (Revised Edition)

Comprehensive workbook for 4th graders with engaging activities in math, reading, writing, science, and social studies — part of the 45-million-copy Brain Quest series.

Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades 3 & 4

Adventure-based summer workbook from Brain Quest for grades 3-4 with map quests, stickers, and standards-aligned daily activities across all subjects.

Summer Bridge Activities: Bridging Grades 4-5

Upper elementary summer workbook for grades 4-5 with daily activities in reading, math, writing, science, and social studies to prevent summer learning loss.

Yoga for Children: 200+ Yoga Poses, Breathing Exercises, and Meditations

A comprehensive yoga guide for ages 2-12 with 200+ poses, breathing exercises, and meditations organized by age group and theme.

Human Body: A Visual Encyclopedia (DK)

A beautifully illustrated DK encyclopedia covering all human body systems with photographs, CGI artworks, and infographics for young learners.

Home School Family Fitness: The Complete Physical Education Curriculum for Grades K-12

A complete 40-week K-12 physical education curriculum with lesson plans, fitness tests, and sports labs designed for homeschool families.

Coding Projects in Scratch

A beautifully illustrated Scratch programming guide with step-by-step coding projects for ages 8-14.

Lauren Ipsum: A Story about Computer Science and Other Improbable Things

A children's adventure novel that teaches computer science concepts through story — no coding required.

Coding for Kids: Scratch

A step-by-step Scratch programming guide for kids ages 8-12 with 10 creative coding projects.

Python for Kids: A Playful Introduction to Programming

A fun, illustrated guide to Python programming for kids ages 10 and up, with games and puzzles.

No More Meltdowns: Positive Strategies for Managing and Preventing Out-of-Control Behavior

A practical, four-step approach to preventing and managing meltdowns in children with autism, ADHD, and other behavioral challenges — with real-world scenarios and solutions.

Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism

A paradigm-shifting book that reframes autism as a difference to be understood rather than a disorder to be fixed, with practical guidance for parents and educators.

The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun: Activities for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorder

Over 100 playful sensory activities designed to help children with SPD build motor skills, body awareness, and sensory tolerance through fun, everyday play.

The Zones of Regulation: A Curriculum Designed to Foster Self-Regulation and Emotional Control

A widely-used framework that teaches children to identify their emotional states and use strategies to regulate their feelings and behavior across four color-coded zones.

The Out-of-Sync Child (3rd Edition): Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Differences

The essential guide for parents understanding Sensory Processing Disorder — how to recognize it, how it affects learning, and how to help your child thrive.

Smart but Scattered: The Revolutionary Executive Skills Approach

A practical guide helping parents build executive function skills in children who are bright but struggle with organization, time management, and follow-through.