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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<...

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...

★ "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...

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...

"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...

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 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...