America at 250: Books for Kids

Reflect on American history and the founding of the United States with these books for the semiquincentennial (a 250th anniversary).

Updated June 30, 2026
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On the Fourth of July
Rudd, Maggie
Paper Book
Happy birthday, America! This picture book celebrates patriotism, community, and summertime from the dynamic duo that brought you I'll Hold Your Hand. We lift our flags high above us in pride, waving stars and stripes with red, white, and blue. It's America's birthday,...
The American Revolution
Messner, Kate
Paper Book
Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth behind the Revolutionary War with beloved educator/author Kate Messner. The fun mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels make this perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. On...
American Revolution
Murray, Stuart
Paper Book
Featuring an extra-sturdy library binding! Be an eyewitness to the thrilling American war for independence: the battles and leaders, soldiers and heroes, scoundrels and patriots. It's all here in this ultimate visual guide that show you how it really was. See a continental solder's musket, a spy's...
I survived the American Revolution, 1776
Tarshis, Lauren,
Paper Book
Bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tackles the American Revolution in this latest installment of the groundbreaking, New York Times bestselling I Survived series.British soldiers were everywhere. There was no escape.Nathaniel Fox never imagined he'd find himself in the middle of a blood...
A spy called James : the true story of James Lafayette, Revolutionary War double agent
Rockwell, Anne F.
Paper Book
Told for the first time in picture book form is the true story of James Lafayette--an enslaved person who spied for George Washington's army during the American Revolution. After his resounding defeat at the battle of Yorktown, British general Charles Cornwallis made a point of touring the...
What was the Boston Tea Party?
Krull, Kathleen.
Paper Book
"No Taxation without Representation!" The Boston Tea Party stands as an iconic event of the American Revolution#151;outraged by the tax on tea, American colonists chose to destroy the tea by dumping it into the water! Learn all about the famed colonialists who fought against the British...
A kids' guide to the American Revolution
Krull, Kathleen
Ebook
Packed with anecdotes, sidebars, quotes, and illustrations, A Kids' Guide to the American Revolution brings vividly to life the birth of our nation. Introduce young readers to the stakes, challenges, setbacks, and victories involved in the single most important event in...

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