Turn the books your son can't put down into real schoolwork.

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The Great Battles for Boys™ series has already done the hard part: it got boys reading. The Series Curriculum turns every chapter into a lesson, from the Spartans at Thermopylae to the fall of Saigon. Each chapter has a short checkpoint quiz, hands-on projects, and a complete answer key for the parent or teacher.

Print as many copies of the quizzes as you need, one for each of your boys, or a fresh set every time a younger brother starts the series. Buy it once and use it for years.

What you get

The Quizzes: Student Pages

• 150 chapter checkpoints covering all nine books in the series
• Short, focused quizzes. Each one has about five questions (multiple choice, true or false, and a written answer), so a boy can finish while the chapter is still fresh
• Real reading skills, including main idea, cause and effect, making inferences, vocabulary in context, and using evidence from the text
• More than 90 hands-on extension activities. Kids can build a Roman boarding bridge, crack a WWII convoy code, design a Medal of Honor trading card, or write a letter home from the Chosin Reservoir
• Final project options for every book

The Answer Keys: Teacher & Parent Pages

• Answers for every checkpoint
• Every question labeled with the skill it builds, which makes it easy to see where your student is strong and to record for homeschool portfolios
• Sample answers for written questions
• Teaching tips for struggling and advanced readers
• Grading guidance for activities and projects

Covers all nine books: Ancients to Middle Ages · The American Revolution · The American Civil War · Epic Sea Battles · World War I · WW2 in Europe · WW2 in the Pacific · The Korean War · Vietnam

How it works

1. Order. You'll get an email from BookFunnel, our delivery partner, with your download link.
2. Download. Save the PDF to your computer or tablet. It includes both the quizzes and the answer keys.
3. Print what you need. Print the quizzes for each chapter as your son reaches it, and print as many copies as you like. There's no need to print the whole book at once.

Our tip: print the quizzes and keep the answers on screen

Print just the quiz pages so your son has pages to write on. Leave the answer key pages on your computer or tablet, where you can check his work quickly without using a drop of ink. It also keeps the answers where curious eyes can't find them. We raised boys too, and we know what happens when the answers are lying around.

Built for real learning

Written with a certified curriculum writer, the Series Curriculum builds three kinds of thinking:

• Comprehension: recalling key facts, finding the main idea, and reading closely
• Critical thinking: cause and effect, making inferences, and backing up opinions with evidence
• Creativity: journals, maps, posters, codes, newspapers and more, with links to writing, art, geography, math and engineering

It works for homeschool families, co-ops, classrooms, and parents who want summer reading to count for something.

Questions

Do I need the books?
Yes. The curriculum goes along with the Great Battles for Boys books, which are sold separately. Buying the complete 9-book set? You get the curriculum at half price. Shop the complete set.

Can I print more than one copy?
Yes. Print as many copies of the quizzes as you need.

Is this a physical book?
No, it's a digital download. You'll receive one print-ready PDF by email. If you'd prefer bound paperback workbooks, both are available on Amazon.

What if I can't find the email?
Check your spam or promotions folder for a message from BookFunnel. If it's not there, email us at Joe@GreatBattlesforBoys.com and we'll get your file to you.

• 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.

30-Day Money Back Guarantee If you're not satisfied, return your order within 30 days for a full refund-no questions asked.

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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.