Book Series · 11 Books

I Can Read History Books

In order from Long, Tall Lincoln to Albert Einstein. Part of I Can Read.

The I Can Read History series is a set of 11 picture books by Sarah Albee, published between 2017 and 2020. Written for ages 4–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Martin Luther King Jr.: A Peaceful Leader

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$574

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Long, Tall Lincoln

By Jennifer Dussling, Chin Ko (Illustrator)

The life of Abraham Lincoln, from his humble beginnings to his presidency and the Civil War.

32 pages· 723 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

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Summary: Explore the life of Abraham Lincoln, a leader who defied expectations with his humor and wrestling matches, yet stood firm for fairness and unity. This engaging biography for young readers reveals the milestones of Lincoln's journey, complete with a timeline and rare photographs. How did this unconventional man become a symbol of freedom? Dive into the story of the long and tall president who changed America forever.

The complete set

I Can Read History Series

11 books · Published 2017–2020

Series

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$574

Long, Tall Lincoln

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

The life of Abraham Lincoln, from his humble beginnings to his presidency and the Civil War.

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$474

John F. Kennedy the Brave

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Discover how a young dreamer became a world-changing leader.

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$574

George Washington: The First President

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Discover how a war hero became America's first president and a wise leader.

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$574

Martin Luther King Jr.: A Peaceful Leader

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Discover how peaceful protest changed history.

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$474

Alexander Hamilton

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Discover the dramatic rise and fall of a founding father with dangerous enemies.

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$574

Ben Franklin Thinks Big

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Discover how Ben Franklin's inventions and ideas shaped a nation.

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$1597

Harriet Tubman

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Discover Harriet Tubman's daring escapes and secret missions during the Civil War.

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$474

Helen Keller

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

A young girl overcomes incredible obstacles to learn and grow.

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$1597

Thomas Edison

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Discover how Edison lit the world and changed history.

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$574

Jane Goodall: A Champion of Chimpanzees

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Discover how one woman's rainforest journey changed our view of chimpanzees forever.

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$574

Albert Einstein

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Discover how Einstein's questions changed the world.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the I Can Read History series?

There are 11 books in the I Can Read History series. It began with Long, Tall Lincoln in 2017, and the newest book, Albert Einstein, was published in 2020.