Books About Early 20th Century America

The Best Early 20th Century America Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about early 20th century america? 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.

The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Early 20th Century America

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2009

Meet Rebecca

Book #1 in the American Girl: Rebecca series

A young girl must secretly raise money to save her cousin's family from danger.

78 pages· 11,389 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 3,286 ratings

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Summary: In 1914 New York City, young Rebecca faces a dilemma: how to help her cousin escape danger in Russia. With her grandmother's disapproval looming, Rebecca devises a secret plan to raise money. As she navigates family expectations and her own ambitions, will her efforts be enough to bring her cousin to safety? Discover the lengths Rebecca will go to prove her maturity and make a difference.

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2017

Titanic

By Emma Carlson Berne, Kelley McMorris (Illustrator) · American Girl: Real Stories From My Time series

Uncover Titanic's real stories and a fictional journey aboard the doomed ship.

112 pages· 9,819 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 157 ratings

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Summary: Dive into the Titanic's history through real accounts of its passengers and the fateful iceberg collision. Join Samantha Parkington, an American Girl character, as she shares her fictional voyage as a first-class passenger in the early 1900s. Experience the blend of fact and fiction, exploring life aboard the 'unsinkable' ship and the dramatic events that unfolded. What secrets and stories will emerge from this legendary maritime disaster?

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