Looking for excellent children's books about american history? 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.
A biography of George Washington's life, highlighting his love for animals and his role in the American Revolution.
A boy's tragic fate ignites a movement against injustice.
Explore Lincoln's journey from humble beginnings to leading a nation through war.
Discover Harriet Tubman's daring escapes and secret missions during the Civil War.
Two siblings travel back in time to the Revolutionary War to help a magical librarian save Camelot
A self-taught leader battles to end slavery and unite a divided nation.
A woman defies societal norms to fight for voting rights, changing history forever.
Discover the power of a dream that changed history.
Two patriots attempt to simplify English spelling, facing unexpected challenges.
A boy's love for books shapes his destiny and changes the world.
Illustrated read-alouds about american history for preschool and elementary-age readers.
A man risks everything to escape slavery by mailing himself to freedom.
This book tells the stories of 13 American women who persisted in the face of adversity.
Children march for civil rights, challenging segregation in 1963 Birmingham.
Two patriots' rivalry leads to a historic duel.
A young girl integrates a white elementary school in New Orleans in the 1960s.
Why is the Statue of Liberty stepping forward? Discover a hidden message of acceptance.
A carousel ride becomes a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights movement.
Discover the many lives of Harriet Tubman, from slave to spy to liberator.
A determined editor fights to make Thanksgiving a national holiday against all odds.
A six-year-old girl becomes the first African American student to integrate a white school in New Orleans in 1960.
Discover how a fearless leader shaped a nation and inspired generations.
A young girl witnesses a pivotal civil rights protest and Dr. King's final stand.
Longer stories about american history for developing and independent readers.
Two brothers defy gravity, launching the Age of Flight.
Harriet Tubman defies slavery, leading others to freedom on the Underground Railroad.
Uncover daring missions and epic battles of the American Civil War.
Discover the idealistic world of Norman Rockwell through his iconic American paintings.
A ragtag group defends a fort against a Mexican army in a fight for Texas independence.
Uncover daring acts and secret missions in the American Revolution's thrilling history.
Witness the echoes of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima through poignant verse and haunting illustrations.
A teacher discovers the thrill of basketball as his school's team chases a historic championship.
A biography of Harriet Tubman, from her childhood as an enslaved person to her work as a conductor on the Underground Railroad and her role in the Civil War
A shy boy's journey from awkwardness to basketball legend amid social upheaval.
Uncover the hidden truths behind the Mayflower and the first Thanksgiving.
An enslaved poet's words spark hope and challenge his chains.
