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Historical fiction helps kids learn about a specific time period. These stories help make history come alive.
The Warlord's Kites
The Warlord's Kites is Virginia Pilegard's fifth book about a young boy named Chuan. Kids in grades 2－4 reading the book are taken back to feudal (封建的) China to enjoy the adventures of Chuan as he constructs and flies a kite to fight against an enemy. Pilegard's colorful use of imagery (形象化描述) and practical mathematics tricks pushes kids to read more and find out if Chuan can stop the invasion.
George Washington's Socks
Elvira Woodruff's George Washington's Socks describes the story of a group of friends who travel back in time to the Revolutionary War. Their journey leads them to meet the Native Americans, cross the Delaware River and talk to George Washington. Written for children aged 9－12, the book explores the obvious hardships of war.
On the Blue Comet
Written by Rosemary Wells for kids in grades 4－7, On the Blue Comet tells the story of a young boy named Oscar who travels through time in search of his father. The book begins with the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and takes kids through the Great Depression. This historical piece both educates and entertains.
Number the Stars
Lois Lowry's Number the Stars tells the story of Annemarie, whose family hides her best friend during the Nazis' roundup of Jews during World War Ⅱ. Kids aged 10－14 reading the story gain both an understanding of the Nazi occupation in Europe and the heroic nature of people when they are faced with tough choices.
语篇解读：本文是应用文。文章介绍了四本适合青少年阅读的历史小说。
1．What makes kids enjoy reading The Warlord's Kites?
A．The story of a fierce war.
B．The Chinese long history.
C．Chuan's rich imagination.
D．Pilegard's writing techniques.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的最后一句可知，作者对故事情节形象化的描述，和文中实用的数学技巧的应用让孩子们对小说有读下去的欲望，也就是其独特的写作手法让孩子们对书产生极大的兴趣。
2．When does the story of Annemarie happen?
A．During the Great Depression.
B．During the Revolutionary War.
C．During the Second World War.
D．During the Stock Market Crash.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句可知，故事发生在二战时期。
3．What's the author's purpose of writing the text?
A．To tell some stories.
B．To do historical research.
C．To introduce some books.
D．To look back on the past.
解析：选C 写作目的题。结合全文可知，文章介绍了四本适合青少年阅读的历史小说。
