Books About Statesmen · 34 titles considered

The Best Statesmen Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about statesmen? 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.

Who Was Alexander Hamilton?
Who Was Paul Revere?
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Picture Book · Ages 10–14 · 2017

I am Gandhi

By Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos · Ordinary People Change the World series

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

40 pages· 1,790 words· Est. 19 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 843 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Who Was Alexander Hamilton?

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

112 pages· 8,819 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,739 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2020

I am Benjamin Franklin

Discover how curiosity shaped Benjamin Franklin's legacy in science and independence.

40 pages· 1,822 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 233 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Who Was Gandhi?

A leader's quest for freedom through non-violence reshapes a nation and inspires the world.

112 pages· 7,144 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,193 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2002

Who Was Ben Franklin?

The life of Benjamin Franklin, from his childhood to his role in the American Revolution.

105 pages· 7,532 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 2,133 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2011

Who Was Paul Revere?

The life of Paul Revere, from his childhood to his role in the American Revolution.

112 pages· 7,546 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 794 ratings
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Chapter Book · 2003

Benjamin Franklin

Discover how a runaway apprentice shaped America's identity and democracy.

586 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 153,230 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2012

Electric Ben

Discover Benjamin Franklin's genius through vibrant illustrations and fascinating facts.

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (2013)
40 pages· 12,002 words· Est. 1.5 hour read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 638 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005

Gandhi

A determined leader's nonviolent fight for freedom reshapes a nation.

64 pages· 8,458 words· Est. 1 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 125 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 7–9 · 1973

And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?

By Jean Fritz, Margot Tomes (Illustrator)

Uncover the hidden dangers of Paul Revere's legendary midnight ride.

48 pages· 3,279 words· Est. 26 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,423 ratings
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Statesmen Picture Books

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

Alexander Hamilton: From Orphan to Founding Father

Ages 5–8

A young immigrant rises from obscurity to become a key figure in the founding of a nation through determination, intellect, and unwavering ambition.

A Picture Book of Alexander Hamilton

Ages 4–8 · 2019

Discover the rise and fall of a founding father who shaped a nation and met a tragic end.

A Picture Book of Benjamin Franklin

Ages 4–8 · 1990

Discover the life of a founding father who shaped America with inventions and wisdom.

Alexander Hamilton

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Discover the dramatic rise and fall of a founding father with dangerous enemies.

Nelson Mandela

Ages 4–7 · 2018

Discover the journey of a leader who fought apartheid and changed a nation.

Alexander Hamilton

Ages 6–8 · 2018

Discover the outsider who shaped a nation and left a lasting legacy.

Alexander Hamilton

Ages 8–11 · 2012

From Caribbean orphan to key architect of America, discover Hamilton's rise and tragic end.

Gandhi

Ages 4–7 · 2018

Discover the journey of a leader who championed nonviolent resistance and inspired global change.

Ben Franklin Thinks Big
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Ben Franklin Thinks Big

Ages 4–8 · 2018

Discover how Ben Franklin's inventions and ideas shaped a nation.

Grandfather Gandhi

Ages 4–8 · 2014

A young boy struggles with anger, seeking peace in his grandfather's wisdom.

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Statesmen Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about statesmen for developing and independent readers.

Benjamin Franklin

Ages 8–12 · 1939

Discover young Benjamin Franklin's journey from printer to founding father.

Paul Revere

Ages 8–12 · 1946

Discover the daring adventures of a young patriot in revolutionary Boston.

Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphia

Ages 8–12 · 2008

Discover the multifaceted life of a revolutionary icon shaping America's future.

Alexander Hamilton
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Alexander Hamilton

Ages 8–11 · 2011

Discover the immigrant who shaped America and faced a deadly duel.

Benjamin Franklin

Ages 7–10 · 2019

Uncover the secrets of Benjamin Franklin's inventions and adventures.

Alexander Hamilton
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Alexander Hamilton

Ages 8–12 · 2018

Discover the revolutionary journey of Alexander Hamilton in this engaging biography.

Alexander Hamilton

Ages 8–12 · 2019

Discover Hamilton's rise from obscurity to political power.

Benjamin Franklin

Ages 8–12 · 2020

Explore the life of a revolutionary inventor and diplomat shaping a new nation.

Benjamin Franklin

Ages 10–12 · 2007

Discover the astonishing legacy of a man whose inventions and diplomacy shaped a nation.

The Story of Alexander Hamilton

Ages 6–8 · 2020

A young boy from the Caribbean becomes one of America's Founding Fathers and helps form the government

The Story of Benjamin Franklin
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The Story of Benjamin Franklin

Ages 6–9 · 2020

Explore how a curious boy became an American hero through invention and service.

To the Future, Ben Franklin!

Ages 7–10 · 2021

Two siblings travel through time to meet Benjamin Franklin and help him sign the United States Constitution.

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