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The Best Government Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about government? 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.

They Called Us Enemy
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2019

They Called Us Enemy

By George Takei, Justin Eisinger, Steven Scott, Harmony Becker (Illustrator)

A boy's childhood unfolds in WWII American camps, questioning identity and resilience.

204 pages· 12,726 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 56,895 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2000

Hope Was Here

A small-town diner becomes the battleground for a mayoral race against corruption.

186 pages· 42,314 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 21,594 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2001

Who Cloned the President?

By Ron Roy, Liza Woodruff (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Capital Mysteries series

Two fourth-grade friends discover that the President of the United States has been cloned and embark on a mission to rescue the real president

80 pages· 6,915 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,163 ratings
Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1987

Lincoln

Explore Lincoln's journey from humble beginnings to leading a nation through war.

Newbery Medal (1988)
160 pages· 23,063 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 11,004 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2020

Yes No Maybe So

Two teens navigate political canvassing and unexpected romance amidst personal challenges.

436 pages· 88,795 words· Est. 8 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 28,935 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2008

Abe's Honest Words

By Doreen Rappaport, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the A Big Words Book series

A self-taught leader battles to end slavery and unite a divided nation.

48 pages· 1,307 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,078 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2015

Aaron and Alexander

Two patriots' rivalry leads to a historic duel.

32 pages· 1,254 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 746 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2019

Grace Goes to Washington

Grace and her classmates navigate school politics, learning the complexities of serving diverse needs.

40 pages· 853 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 238 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2015

Malala

By Raphaele Frier, Aurelia Fronty (Illustrator)

A young girl defies the Taliban to champion education for all, risking everything.

45 pages· 1,721 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 620 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2015

Granddaddy's Turn

A boy witnesses his grandfather's first vote in the segregated South.

32 pages· 940 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 439 ratings
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Government Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about government for the youngest readers and listeners.

Who Is Ruth Bader Ginsburg?

Ages 2–4 · 2020

Discover Ruth Bader Ginsburg's impactful life in a preschool-friendly biography.

My Vote
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My Vote

Ages 0–3 · 2020

Discover voting through the eyes of Citizen Baby.

A is for Activist
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A is for Activist

Ages 3–5 · 2012

An ABC book inspiring young activists with vibrant rhymes and big ideas.

Go Vote, Baby!
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Go Vote, Baby!

Ages 0–4 · 2020

Toddlers choose between everyday options, learning the power of voting.

My Little Golden Book About Martin Luther King Jr.

Ages 2–5 · 2018

Discover how a boy from Atlanta became a civil rights icon.

Cheer Up, Ben Franklin!
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Cheer Up, Ben Franklin!

Ages 0–3 · 2017

Can Ben Franklin find a friend amidst the busy Founding Fathers?

Who Was Shirley Chisholm?
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Who Was Shirley Chisholm?

Ages 2–4 · 2023

Discover the inspiring journey of a trailblazing political figure for young readers.

I am Kind
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I am Kind

Ages 2–5 · 2019

Discover how a young boy became a legendary leader.

No!
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No!

Ages 0–3 · 2020

Discover history's changemakers and join the protest with a resounding 'No!' on every page.

Baby Loves Political Science: Democracy!
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Baby Loves Political Science: Democracy!

Ages 5–6 · 2020

Introduce your little one to democracy and the power of participation.

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Government Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about government for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Equality's Call

Ages 3–8 · 2020

Explore the fight for voting rights from America's founding to today.

Corazon Aquino

Ages 4–7 · 2020

A shy child becomes a leader, toppling a dictator to restore democracy.

The Only Woman in the Photo

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A shy woman shapes history, crafting the New Deal and changing America forever.

Amelia Bedelia 4 Mayor

Ages 4–8 · 1999

Amelia Bedelia runs for mayor, turning politics into a comedy of literal interpretations.

Vote for Our Future!

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Students inspire change by encouraging voting at their school-turned-polling station.

All the Way to the Top
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All the Way to the Top

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A young girl climbs the Capitol steps to fight for disability rights.

Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb

Ages 4–8 · 2020

Discover the trailblazing journey of a woman who changed politics forever.

I am Gandhi
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I am Gandhi

Ages 10–14 · 2017

A young man defies injustice with peaceful protest, sparking a revolution.

No Truth Without Ruth

Ages 4–8 · 2017

A trailblazer battles gender discrimination to reshape justice and equality.

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Presents a Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A lonely bunny's life changes when he finds love and challenges norms.

Grace for President

Ages 5–9 · 2007

A girl runs for class president, challenging gender norms and a popular opponent.

Kamala Harris
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Kamala Harris

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A young girl's quest for justice leads her to the White House.

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Government Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about government for developing and independent readers.

Who Was Frederick Douglass?

Ages 8–12 · 2014

The life story of a former slave who became a prominent abolitionist and advocate for women's rights.

Bad Kitty for President

Ages 7–10 · 2012

A cat runs for president of the Neighborhood Cat Club.

What Is the Constitution?
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What Is the Constitution?

Ages 8–11 · 2018

The story of the creation of the United States Constitution and the principles of government that shape the country.

Who Was Winston Churchill?
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Who Was Winston Churchill?

Ages 8–11 · 2015

A leader's journey from soldier to wartime Prime Minister, defying tyranny.

Prince of the Elves

Ages 8–12 · 2012

A stolen stone threatens a kingdom. Can Emily stop the invasion?

The American Revolution

Ages 10–13 · 2017

Uncover daring acts and secret missions in the American Revolution's thrilling history.

Who Was Richard Nixon?
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Who Was Richard Nixon?

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A president's secrets unravel, leading to an unprecedented resignation.

The Frandidate

Ages 7–10 · 2008

A young girl creates a machine that can change its appearance to please everyone, but it quickly gets out of control and threatens to destroy the world

Who Is Michelle Obama?
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Who Is Michelle Obama?

Ages 8–12 · 2013

A biography of Michelle Obama, from her childhood to her time as First Lady of the United States

Who Was Jacqueline Kennedy?
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Who Was Jacqueline Kennedy?

Ages 8–12 · 2016

A biography of Jacqueline Kennedy, from her childhood to her time as First Lady and beyond

Who Was Alexander Hamilton?

Ages 8–12 · 2017

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

Flying Over Water
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Flying Over Water

Ages 8–12 · 2020

Two girls navigate friendship and prejudice amid a controversial Muslim ban.

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