Looking for excellent children's books about colonial and revolutionary periods? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
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A girl faces witchcraft accusations in colonial Connecticut, torn between belonging and truth.
A biography of George Washington's life, highlighting his love for animals and his role in the American Revolution.
A small man defies odds to revolutionize sea navigation.
A young girl fights for freedom amidst the Revolutionary War's chaos.
A young girl must navigate a treacherous journey to deliver a secret message to a tavern owner in a small town.
A girl fights to rescue a mistreated horse.
A deadly fever engulfs 1793 Philadelphia, forcing a young girl to flee and survive.
A young apprentice's accident thrusts him into the heart of the American Revolution.
A boy becomes a spy amidst pre-Revolutionary War tensions.
A young boy must choose between family loyalty and revolutionary ideals.
Sturdy, inviting books about colonial and revolutionary periods for the youngest readers and listeners.
Can Ben Franklin find a friend amidst the busy Founding Fathers?
Eagles explore Philadelphia, uncovering history and culture in a vibrant city tour.
Discover the birth of a nation and its enduring legacy.
Illustrated read-alouds about colonial and revolutionary periods for preschool and elementary-age readers.
Two patriots attempt to simplify English spelling, facing unexpected challenges.
Two patriots' rivalry leads to a historic duel.
Discover how a fearless leader shaped a nation and inspired generations.
Discover how one man's genius shaped modern society.
Discover how curiosity shaped Benjamin Franklin's legacy in science and independence.
Discover how Jefferson's book obsession rebuilt the Library of Congress.
A quest for mammoth bones challenges a French insult to America's strength.
A daring Christmas night gamble could change the fate of a nation.
Five mischievous lads take liberties, unknowingly shaping a nation's future.
A student uncovers her family's hidden past, revealing a legacy of resilience and hope from 1619.
A daring woman leads a secret militia to defy British rule.
In war-torn Philadelphia, a young girl becomes a spy, risking everything for freedom.
Longer stories about colonial and revolutionary periods for developing and independent readers.
Two siblings travel back in time to the Revolutionary War to help a magical librarian save Camelot
The story of the creation of the United States Constitution and the principles of government that shape the country.
Uncover the hidden truths behind the Mayflower and the first Thanksgiving.
A young nobleman seeks adventure in America's fight for independence, risking everything for a cause beyond borders.
A foxhound witnesses George Washington's rise from farmer to leader during the Revolutionary War.
Uncover daring acts and secret missions in the American Revolution's thrilling history.
A teenage girl must outwit a British general to save the American Revolution.
Two cousins travel back in time to the American Revolution to deliver a letter to Paul Revere.
Explore the depths of Mammoth Cave with a guide who defies his chains.
Runaways Isabel and Curzon race against bounty hunters to rescue Isabel's sister during the Revolutionary War.
A biography of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's founding fathers, from his childhood in the West Indies to his death in a duel with Aaron Burr
A young boy helps General Washington's troops escape from the British during the American Revolution.
