Great Battles For Boys Complete Set — 9 Books $10 OFF + FREE SHIPPING
Great Battles For Boys Complete Set — 9 Books $10 OFF + FREE SHIPPING
The #1 Bestselling History Series for Boys (Ages 8–13)
Action-packed history that brings real battles to life and hooks boys on reading.
Fast-paced chapters and authentic visuals written for reluctant readers
True stories of courage, strategy, and survival
Trusted by 10,000+ families—over 1 million copies sold
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Get boys hooked on reading with action-packed history.
"I hate reading" turns into "just one more chapter."
Most boys don't hate reading. They hate boring books.
Hand a 10-year-old a story about Washington and his men crossing the Delaware in the dark on Christmas night. A chapter so thrilling it holds his attention to the last word—and suddenly something changes.
He turns the page himself. Nobody has to ask him to.
That's what these nine books are built to do.
What's in the Set
Nine paperbacks covering 2,000 years of world history, from Ancient warriors to the Vietnam War.
- VOL-01 · Ancients to Middle Ages — 3000 BC–1500 AD
- VOL-02 · The American Revolution — 1775–1783
- VOL-03 · The Civil War — 1861–1865
- VOL-04 · World War I — 1914–1918
- VOL-05 · World War II: Europe — 1939–1945
- VOL-06 · World War II: Pacific — 1941–1945
- VOL-07 · The Korean War — 1950–1953
- VOL-08 · The Vietnam War — 1955–1975
- VOL-09 · Epic Sea Battles — Ancients to World War II
For Boys Who Avoid Reading
Short chapters. Each chapter is a complete story he can finish in one sitting — and each chapter ends on a cliffhanger that makes him want to keep reading.
Real photographs, not cartoons. Actual battlefield images on the page. History he can picture because he's looking at it.
Biographies of warriors. Alexander the Great. William Wallace. George Washington. Teddy Roosevelt. Patton. Chesty Puller.
Written for the reluctant reader without talking down to him. Real history, Real Consequences
Why Now?
Because until about fourth grade, children are taught how to read. Phonics, fluency, sounding out words.
Then it flips.
After 4th grade, every subject — science, history, math word problems — assumes he can already read well.
Reading stops being a subject and becomes the tool he will need for every other subject.
That's why a boy who never got hooked on reading early doesn't just struggle in English. He starts slipping in everything, and the window to change his mind about books narrows just as the stakes go up.
You don't need him to love reading someday. You need him to find a book he can't put down, now.
Just A Few of The Great Reviews
"My son is dyslexic. He despises reading. He is entering fourth grade. I purchased this book and the audiobook in a last ditch effort. He absolutely loves following along while listening to the audio. He rates it a 10/10." — Nicole L., Verified Buyer ★★★★★
"The teacher said my son needs to read more. His favorite video game was Call of Duty. So I bought this book and had him read a chapter a night to me before bed. His reading improved and he learned about history. We ended up reading the whole series." — K.L., Verified Buyer ★★★★★
"My 9 year old son wasn't interested in reading and was getting frustrated with books that didn't interest him. He's now picking up the battle books on his own because he loves them so much! He's sharing what he's learning, showing me the maps and telling me all about the battles." — Katrin C., Verified Buyer ★★★★★
"My grandson has become a voracious reader. His teacher noticed a dramatic increase in his reading proficiency." — Rich M., Verified Buyer ★★★★★
"I added 10 to the library's collection. An 11 year-old boy checked out a couple two weeks ago. He came in and grabbed the rest of the stack yesterday because he loved them. He said he read each of them about five times." — De Soto Public Library, Verified Buyer ★★★★★
4.9 out of 5 from 1,651 verified reviews. Over 1 million copies sold.
Ideal For
Grandsons. The most common gift on this page. It arrives, he opens it, and the next phone call is him telling you about Guadalcanal. Ships anywhere in the USA in 1–3 days — send it straight to his house.
Homeschool and classroom. Parents use the set as a full year of history. Add the Complete Curriculum for chapter-by-chapter quizzes and answer keys. Librarians and teachers order sets regularly; ask us about bulk pricing.
Boys With Dyslexia/ADHD We hear from those families constantly, and their reviews are among the ones we are most proud of. Consider adding the audiobooks to boost his reading skills even further.
How Do I know These Books Work?
I wrote them for my own 10-year-old son, who hated reading.
As a teacher, it really bothered me that I couldn't get my own kid to open a book. Everything aimed at his age group was either too easy, too dull, or "girly." He just wasn't interested.
So I wrote the book that I wanted to read at his age.
And it worked. Then it worked for his friends. Then for my students.
A million copies later, it's still working — and the messages from boys, parents, grandparents, and teachers are the reason I keep writing.
— Joe Giorello
Questions? Email me directly: Joe@GreatBattlesForBoys.com. I read every one.
See you on the battlefield of the mind.
- Great Battles for Boys* was created for one purpose: to get boys excited about reading.
Here's why it works, especially for reluctant readers:
• Real history, NOT fiction - True stories of courage, strategy, and survival in harrowing circumstances.
• Short high-impact chapters - No fluff or filler. Nonstop action.
• Built-in momentum - Cliffhangers keep boys wanting to know what happens next.
• Visual learning - Authentic maps and
historical photos bring each battle to life.
• Written by a dad for his son - and then for his middle-school classroom of boys. Instead of slow, abstract stories that boys can't connect with, this series delivers edge-of-your-seat storytelling they actually want to read. And keep reading. - Sample chapters HERE
Parents, grandparents, and teachers agree this series finally got their boys reading.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "We homeschool, and he learned more from these battle books than from any other curriculum or textbook." - Terry A.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "These books should be in school libraries everywhere." - Amazon's #1 Reviewer (across all categories)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "As a high school history teacher i highly recommend these books."- Kirby W.
With over 7,000 five-star reviews, families trust Great Battles for Boys® to spark a love of reading, one battle at a time.
Joe & Sibella Giorello created Great Battles for Boys® to solve a problem at home: a son who didn't like to read.
Joe grew up in a large Italian family full of WWII and Vietnam veterans. He was fascinated by military history. That passion turned him into a lifelong reader and teacher. Decades later, he used that passion to spark his son's love of reading.
The rescue mission for their family is now the #1 bestselling history series for boys.
Sibella is an award-winning journalist and bestselling novelist. While homeschooling their sons, she saw firsthand how many boys struggled to connect with books.
As the first editor of Great Battles for Boys, she has a simple goal: make every page exciting enough to capture an active boy's imagination and help him fall in love with reading.
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Support You Can Reach
Questions? Email us anytime at Joe@GreatBattlesforBoys.com
Will my son or grandson actually read it? Yes, especially if he's interested in battles, bravery, or action; this series grabs attention fast. Thousands of parents say these were the first books their boys ever finished on their own.
Is this historically accurate and age-appropriate?
Absolutely. These are true stories, not historical fiction. Each book is thoroughly researched and fact-checked, and written to be engaging and suitable for ages 8-13.
What if he doesn't like it?
No problem. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If it's not a fit, send it back, no questions asked.
Is this a physical gift I can send?
Yes. This is a physical set of 9 paperback books. You can ship it directly to a boy as a gift by entering their name and address in the SHIPPING ADDRESS at checkout.
Do the books include images?
Many! Each volume includes authentic maps and historical photos to help boys visualize the battles and stay engaged.
Can this series be used for homeschooling classroom learning?
Definitely. The series is used in homeschools, co-ops, and book clubs nationwide, and pairs perfectly with our Curriculum for more structured learning. You can read sample questions and answers HERE.
Do I need to buy the Curriculum now?
Not at all. Start with the books. The Curriculum is optional and can be added later to reinforce comprehension, writing. and critical thinking.
