Book Series · 4 Books

What's the Big Deal About Books

In order from What's the Big Deal About First Ladies to What's the Big Deal About Freedom.

What's the Big Deal About First Ladies
What's the Big Deal About Elections
What's the Big Deal About Americans
What's the Big Deal About Freedom
What's the Big Deal About First Ladies
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

What's the Big Deal About First Ladies
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

What's the Big Deal About First Ladies

By Ruby Shamir, Matt Faulkner (Illustrator)

Discover how First Ladies shaped America beyond the White House.

32 pages· 3,756 words· Est. 29 min read-aloud
Hardcover
Summary: Explore the untold stories of America's First Ladies who influenced history beyond their roles as presidential spouses. From Mary Todd Lincoln's fight against slavery to Edith Wilson's wartime espionage, each First Lady left a unique mark on the nation. This engaging book reveals their contributions as advocates, activists, and role models, offering a fresh perspective on their impact. Perfect for young history enthusiasts, it invites readers to uncover the fascinating legacies of these remarkable women and their pivotal roles in shaping the country. What surprising stories will you uncover about these influential figures?
In reading order

What's the Big Deal About Series

4 books · Published 2017–2020

#1
#1 in Series
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$1799

What's the Big Deal About First Ladies

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Discover how First Ladies shaped America beyond the White House.

#3

What's the Big Deal About Elections

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

Discover why voting matters and how elections shape our world.

#4
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$1799

What's the Big Deal About Americans

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Discover America's diverse roots through surprising historical trivia and cultural tales.

#2

What's the Big Deal About Freedom

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2020

Discover how Americans fought for freedom and rights through history.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the What's the Big Deal About series?

There are 4 books in the What's the Big Deal About series. It began with What's the Big Deal About First Ladies in 2017, and the newest book, What's the Big Deal About Freedom, was published in 2020.

What order should you read the What's the Big Deal About books in?

Start with What's the Big Deal About First Ladies and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the What's the Big Deal About books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring What's the Big Deal About to life.

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Ruby Shamir

Author
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Matt Faulkner

Illustrator

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