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"Readers will probably go right to their own state―and then find themselves hooked."― Booklist, Starred Review   "A rich, thought-provoking work that proves that despite our differences, there''s much that we share." ―Kirkus<...

Understand the US Constitution, Bill of Rights, and the foundations of American government with this clear, unbiased, and comprehensive guide to the principles that shape American democracy. With the Constitution being invoked more and more in American politics, it's now more...

A New York Times bestseller! From New York Times bestselling author Jared Cohen comes an encouraging and engaging debut children's book that brings United States history to life through forty-five compelling presidential quotes, demonstrating the power of words...

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with a board book to teach the littlest readers about the United States and its origins. From Hello, World!, a bestselling nonfiction series for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Kids can learn all about the USA in this cheerful and...

Discover what it means to become a US citizen and how the process unfolds in this illuminating picture book about immigration and naturalization. What does US citizenship look like? Some of us are citizens by birth. Some of us are born beyond the United States...

A celebration of all that makes the song sing true to the American spirit for a new generation of children. This book is an ode to America then and now, from sea to shining sea.

★ "Mihaly delivers refreshing doses of reality that will deepen any reader's understanding of our nation's complex history and values" - Booklist ★ "A visually dynamic, intellectually rigorous resource that challenges young readers to question historical...

In the summer of 1776, Thomas Jefferson was writing what came to be one of America's most important and famous documents--the Declaration of Independence. It announced that the 13 American colonies were free from British rule. But there's more behind the Declaration's faded parchment paper and ink....

Have you ever wondered how the Liberty Bell got cracked? Did you know the wild turkey almost became the national bird of the United States? And who is Uncle Sam, anyway? Answer all these questions and many more as you explore the history behind seventeen well-known monuments and...

There are many ways to celebrate the United States of America. Patriotic Arts & Crafts offers young makers creative ways to add patriotism into their art. Crafting tips, step-by-step directions, and photographs guide crafters to success in making cool arts and crafts such as a flag wreath, a ribbon...

"A delightful period piece." --Booklist (starred review) Award-winning author G. Neri reflects on a childhood cross-country road trip with his family, sharing the wonder of America's most famous landmarks, the best (and worst) of its history, and the remarkable...

Celebrate 250 years of important people, places, and events in American history. In honor of America's 250th birthday, America Celebrates takes young readers on an exciting journey through a timeline of influential figures, notable landmarks, and special events...

Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume, take a visit to Ellis Island and learn America's immigration story. Many Americans know someone who can trace their ancestry through Ellis Island. In addition to being part of the world-famous Statue of Liberty...

How do social movements arise, wield power, and bring about meaningful change? Renowned scholar Linda Gordon investigates these and other salient questions in this "visionary, cautionary, timely, and utterly necessary book" (Nicole Eustace), narrating how some of America's most influential...

If you're under 18, you might be thinking, "Why do voting rights matter to me? I'm too young to vote." Voting is how our country chooses government leaders to make important decisions that affect all our lives. When one citizen is denied their right to vote, their voice is silenced. Everyone...

A kaleidoscopic narrative history of 1963, the pivotal moment in America's long civil rights movement-the year of the March on Washington, Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail," and the assassinations of Medgar Evers and John F. Kennedy In Freedom Season<...

A bold picture book biography about Mary Katharine Goddard, the only woman whose name is printed on the Declaration of Independence, by award-winning authors Karen Blumenthal and Jen McCartney, and illustrated by Elizabeth Baddeley. Who was Mary Katharine Goddard? ...

A 2026 Massachusetts Great Reads title, selected for the National Book Festival A 2025 EUREKA! Silver Award Winner The 2025 Foreword Indies Juvenile Nonfiction Honorable Mention title A 2026 Notable Social Studies Trade Book List selection ...

A YALSA Finalist for Excellence in Nonfiction · 4 starred reviews · Kirkus Prize Winner · Kirkus Best Book of the Year · Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year · School Library Journal Best Book of the Year · New York Public Library Best Book of the Year · Center for the Study of Multicultural...

A New York Times Editors' Choice The fascinating story of America's national anthem and an examination of its powerful meaning today. Most Americans learn the tale in elementary school: During the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key witnessed the daylong bombardment of...