Happy Birthday, America!

This year, America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Updated June 25, 2026
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Happy Birthday, America!

This year, America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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US Constitution 101 : from the Bill of Rights to the Judicial Branch, everything you need to know about the Constitution of the United States
Richey, Tom (Adams 101 series)
Paper Book
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...
Speaking of America : United States Presidents and the words that changed history
Cohen, Jared
Paper Book
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...
America's Founding Myths...and What Really Happened
Mihaly, Christy
★ "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...
We shall not be denied : a timeline of voting rights and suppression in America
DeGroat, Cayla Bellanger
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...
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? ...
America redux : visual stories from our dynamic history
Aberg-Riger, Ariel
Paper Book
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...
O say can you hear? : a cultural biography of "The Star-spangled banner"
Clague, Mark
Paper Book
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...
America : a patriotic primer
Cheney, Lynne V.
Paper Book
America: A Patriotic Primer is a succinct history of the United States, an ABC of the principles on which this country was founded, and a book for children and families to pore over, discuss, and cherish. A is for America, the land that we love. B is...
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