Book Series · 11 Books

I Can Read History Books

In order from John F. Kennedy the Brave 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.

John F. Kennedy the Brave
Long, Tall Lincoln
George Washington: The First President
Martin Luther King Jr.: A Peaceful Leader
Alexander Hamilton
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

John F. Kennedy the Brave
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$474
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

John F. Kennedy the Brave

By Sheila Keenan, Chin Ko (Illustrator)

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

32 pages· 732 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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The complete set

I Can Read History Series

11 books · Published 2017–2020

Series
Sale price
$474

John F. Kennedy the Brave

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

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

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.

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.

Martin Luther King Jr.: A Peaceful Leader

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Discover how peaceful protest changed history.

Sale price
$474

Alexander Hamilton

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

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

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.

Thomas Edison

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Discover how Edison lit the world and changed history.

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.

Sale price
$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 John F. Kennedy the Brave in 2017, and the newest book, Albert Einstein, was published in 2020.

What ages are the I Can Read History books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which I Can Read History book is the longest?

John F. Kennedy the Brave is the longest book in the series at 732 words (32 pages).

Which I Can Read History book is the shortest?

Albert Einstein is the shortest at 537 words (32 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring I Can Read History to life.

01

Sheila Keenan

Author
02

Chin Ko

Illustrator
03

Jennifer Dussling

Author
04

Sarah Albee

Author
05

Gustavo Mazali

Illustrator
06

Nadia L. Hohn

Author
07

Lori Haskins Houran

Author

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