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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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).

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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...
The side-by-side Declaration of Independence
Miles, David
Paper Book
"An absolute necessity for anyone looking for a kid-friendly history book."--Time for Kids, Kid Reporter "This engaging and surprisingly entertaining effort seems like the perfect choice to accompany and expand lesson plans. A hardworking addition to U.S. history...
American Revolution
Murray, Stuart
Paper Book
Become an eyewitness to the American struggle for independence, from the events that sparked the war through to the signing of the Constitution. Discover how American soldiers won battles against the great British Empire, plus see the muskets and cannons of the armies, learn how...
When Paul Revere Rode: Voices from the First Night of the American Revolution
Thomson, Sarah L
Paper Book
Poems, prose, and dramatic art show how ordinary people, as well as famous ones, played vital roles during the night of Paul Revere's ride and the beginning of the American Revolution, in this picture book for ages 7-10. Here is the thrilling account of Paul Revere's midnight...
I survived the American Revolution, 1776
Tarshis, Lauren,
Paper Book
A gripping graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Leo Trinidad. Nathaniel Fox never imagined he'd find himself in the middle of a blood-soaked battlefield, fighting for his...
HEROES OF 1776: THE STORY OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Gorsuch, Neil
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER! From Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch and bestselling author Janie Nitze! Explore the courage and sacrifice of some of the heroes of the American Revolution and the stories behind the document that started it...
Black hands : builders of our nation
Weatherford, Carole Boston
Commemorate the innumerable ways the African American community has shaped the foundation of the United States in this stunning, poetic picture book from the Caldecott Honor-winning team behind Freedom in Congo Square. Black hands molded clay, chiseled marble, ...
Revolutionary Mary : the true story of one woman, the Declaration of Independence, and America's fight for freedom
Blumenthal, Karen
Paper Book
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 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...
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