Books About Maryland · 30 titles considered

The Best Maryland Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about maryland? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1980

Jacob Have I Loved

By Katherine Paterson

A twin struggles to escape her sister's shadow and find her own identity on a Chesapeake Bay island.

Newbery Medal (1981)
244 pages· 52,594 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 36,453 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020

A Ride to Remember

A carousel ride becomes a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights movement.

40 pages· 1,745 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 410 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023

Squished

Avery battles for her own space amidst family chaos and looming change.

248 pages· 7,256 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 6,731 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 7–12 · 2016

Tiny Stitches

By Gwendolyn Hooks, Colin Bootman (Illustrator)

A surgical technician defies odds to pioneer children's heart surgery.

32 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 414 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015

Long Road to Freedom

By Kate Messner, Kelley McMorris (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Ranger in Time series

A young girl and her brother escape from slavery in Maryland and travel to Canada with the help of a magical dog.

160 pages· 15,192 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 861 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Library on Wheels

A librarian revolutionizes access with a horse-drawn book wagon.

56 pages· 3,190 words· Est. 25 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 691 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 1973

The Star-Spangled Banner

Discover the dramatic origins of the national anthem and its enduring legacy.

50 pages· 249 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 558 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Who Was Edgar Allan Poe?

A biography of Edgar Allan Poe, exploring his life, writing, and legacy

112 pages· 6,505 words· Est. 55 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 753 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1991

Stepping on the Cracks

A girl discovers a bully's secret: his brother is a deserter.

224 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 4,295 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2012

Francis Scott Key's Star-Spangled Banner

By Monica Kulling, Richard Walz (Illustrator)

Witness a battle that inspires a nation's anthem amid the War of 1812's chaos.

48 pages· 827 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 128 ratings
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Maryland Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about maryland for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Long May She Wave

Ages 4–8 · 2017

A young flag maker's creation faces the ultimate test during a British attack.

The Flag Maker

Ages 7–10 · 2004

Discover the story behind the flag that inspired a nation's anthem.

Just in Time, Abraham Lincoln

Ages 7–9 · 2011

Two brothers enter a museum and find themselves trapped in 1863, racing to return to their time.

Our Flag Was Still There

Ages 4–8 · 2019

Discover the origins of the flag that inspired a nation's anthem.

Aunt Flossie's Hats (and Crab Cakes Later)

Ages 4–7 · 1991

Discover family history through Aunt Flossie's tales and her unique hat collection.

Her Name Was Mary Katharine

Ages 5–8 · 2021

A woman defies norms to print her name on the Declaration of Independence.

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B is for Blue Crab

Ages 6–8 · 2004

Explore Maryland's rich history and culture, from the Chesapeake Bay to the Preakness Stakes.

Anna All Year Round

Ages 9–12 · 1999

Anna navigates childhood adventures and family tensions in pre-WWI Baltimore.

Pappy's Handkerchief

Ages 6–9 · 2007

A family faces perilous challenges on their journey to claim land in the Oklahoma Land Run.

Chesapeake Bay

Ages 6–7 · 2006

Discover the secrets of the Chesapeake Bay's unique waters.

Maryland

Ages 6–7 · 2005

Discover Maryland's secrets and iconic landmarks.

Maryland

Ages 7–10 · 2003

Discover Maryland's hidden gems from Chesapeake Bay to Baltimore.

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Maryland Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about maryland for developing and independent readers.

Shakespeare's Secret

Ages 10–13 · 2005

A hidden diamond may reveal Shakespeare's secret. Can Hero uncover the truth?

Jake

Ages 8–12 · 2010

A boy's unexpected Christmas with his estranged grandfather reveals the true meaning of family.

May the Best Man Win

Ages 14–18 · 2021

A fierce battle for Homecoming King threatens to unravel secrets and hearts.

Ann Fights for Freedom

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A family risks everything for freedom on the Underground Railroad.

The Baltimore Bandit

Ages 7–9 · 2019

A missing glove, a gold coin, and a pancake-eating pitcher. Can Mike and Kate crack the case?

Anna on the Farm

Ages 9–12 · 2001

City girl faces farm life challenges and a teasing cousin.

Star-Spangled
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Star-Spangled

Ages 10–14 · 2020

Uncover the untold story behind America's anthem and the battle that inspired it.

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