America 250

On July 4, 2026, our the United States of America will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Explore the 250 year history of America with these titles.


Updated March 26, 2026
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DK Super History George Washington and the American Revolution
DK
This series explores history through modern topic books that enhance literacy and background knowledge while aligning with the curriculum. DK Super History: George Washington and the American Revolution is part of the new DK Super History series designed for children aged...
Baking across America : a vintage recipe road trip
Hollis, B. Dylan
Paper Book
From the deserts of the Southwest to the Green Mountains of Vermont, the USA is as sweet as it gets. In this tour de food, B. Dylan Hollis takes you on a delicious road trip to taste everything from the coffee-crazed creations of the Pacific Northwest to the larger-than-life sheet cakes of...
America, América : a new history of the New World
Grandin, Greg
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller * A finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, 2025 Kirkus Prize, 2025 Cundill History Prize, and 2026 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction * Named a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker,The New Republic,...
Made in Asian America : a history for young people
Lee, Erika
Paper Book
"Powerful. . . . Made in Asian America isn't just about the past. It's about the history being made right now by young people, inspired by the Asian Americans who came before them to ensure that our stories are not only heard, but also remembered." --Paula Yoo, The New York Times...
Turtle Island: Foods and Traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of North America
Sherman, Sean
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * Uncover the stories behind the foods that have linked the natural environments, traditions, and histories of Indigenous peoples across North America for millennia through more than 100 ancestral and modern recipes from three-time James Beard Award-winning Oglala Lakota chef...
We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America
O'Donnell, Norah
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A vivid portrait of the unsung American women from 1776 to today who changed the course of history in their fight for freedom and helped shape a more perfect union "This terrific book reveals the central, though often hidden role that women...
A place called America : a story of the land and people
Thermes, Jennifer
Paper Book
Through the lens of the land that has come to be known as America, award-winning picture book creator Jennifer Thermes captures centuries of history. A Place Called America takes the long view of the land's history, from its earliest formation and inhabitants up through...
This fierce people : the untold story of America's Revolutionary War in the South
Crawford, Alan Pell
Paper Book
WINNER OF THE AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD TRUST PRIZE FOR HISTORY * A groundbreaking, important recovery of history; the overlooked story--fully explored--of the critical aspect of America's Revolutionary War that was fought in the South, showing that the British surrender at Yorktown was the...

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