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PragerU Kids Summer Reading List 2025

This summer, dive into our handpicked collection of 20 engaging and educational books for kids of all ages. Featuring our first-ever novel for young readers, The Tip-Off (The Chronicles of Jonathan Spencer, Book 1), and the recently released Trailblazers series, this curated list includes top stories from PragerU Kids, organized by grade level (K-3rd, 3rd-6th, and 6th+). Add these books from PragerU Kids to your 2025 summer reading list for a season of growth, discovery, and family connection!

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PragerU’s Debut Novel for Kids: The Tip-Off

The Tip-Off, PragerU’s debut novel for young readers, is the first book in The Chronicles of Jonathan Spencer series. Following young Jonathan as he starts at a new school, this 250-page book for middle schoolers encourages discussions around personal strengths and how they can be used in challenging situations, as well as teaching the importance of resilience and self-acceptance.

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Trailblazers of America: Heroes of the Frontier

Get all 7 Trailblazers books in one with this special hardcover edition, Trailblazers of America: Heroes of the Frontier. With over 200 pages of detailed maps, field guides, writing prompts, and academic glossaries, your kids will be immersed in the spirit of westward expansion and American history in one beautifully printed book.

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Trailblazers of America: Daniel Boone (Book 1)

Join Daniel Boone, skilled hunter, an expert marksman, and a brave explorer, as he guides settlers along the Wilderness Road. Through exciting, true stories, this biographical book teaches kids all about the start of westward expansion.

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Trailblazers of America: Johnny Appleseed (Book 2)

Learn how John Chapman, known as Johnny Appleseed, used his skills, love for nature, and sharp entrepreneurial mind to help American settlers survive life on the frontier by moving ahead of others and securing free land by planting apple trees.

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Trailblazers of America: Davy Crockett (Book 4)

From frontiersman to soldier to politician, Davy Crockett’s extraordinary life covers a wild time of American expansion, land conflict, and a heroic last stand at the Texas Alamo–showing kids that courage and freedom are always worth the fight.

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Around the World: Mateo Backs the Blue

Meet Mateo, the son of Mexican immigrants living in Los Angeles, California. Unfortunately, a rise in crime and anti-police sentiment has left his family worried about their safety. Mateo decides to talk to his school’s resource officer about what’s happening and what he can do to help.

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Around the World: Religious Freedom — Israel & Egypt

Kids in America can easily take for granted the freedom of religion we have in our country. Teach middle and high school students about the struggle for religious freedom with this collection of PragerU’s Around the World books about Egypt and Israel.

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Around the World: Communism and Freedom of Speech — North Korea & Hong Kong

Do your teens understand the freedoms they have in America to say, do, or even own whatever they want? Teach middle and high school students how government control affects basic freedoms with this collection of PragerU’s Around the World books about North Korea and Hong Kong.

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Otto's Tales: Let's Meet a Librarian

Join Dennis, Otto, and Smidge on an exciting treasure hunt in their local library! In this sweet storybook, your young readers will learn to appreciate how our librarians serve the community by inspiring a love of reading and imagination.

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Otto's Tales: Let's Meet a Police Officer

What do police officers do for our communities? Can your children trust them to be a safe, respected figure during an emergency? Join Otto the bulldog and Smidge the kitten as they answer these questions in Otto’s Tales: Let’s Meet a Police Officer.

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Otto's Tales: Let's Visit an American Farm

Teach your kids about America’s heartland with Let’s Visit an American Farm! Join friends Otto the bulldog and Smidge the kitten on an adventure to Iowa to see the hard work it takes to run a farm and learn about putting faith in God to provide for what’s needed.

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Otto's Tales: The American Trinity

Join Otto the bulldog and his best friend, Dennis, as they travel through time to learn about the three values that make up the American Trinity inscribed on every U.S. coin: Liberty, In God We Trust, and E Pluribus Unum.

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Otto’s Tales: Let's Visit the White House & Washington

Visit the White House and Washington Monument with Otto the bulldog and Smidge the kitten as they travel to our nation’s capital—Washington, D.C. With the help of new friends, Otto and Smidge learn that leadership comes with duty, responsibility, and serving others.

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Otto's Tales: Let's Meet a Teacher

Join Otto the bulldog and Smidge the kitten as they help Dennis prepare to give a speech in front of his entire school. With the help of his teacher and parents, Dennis finds a new focus to push through his fear of speaking.