America at 250: Books for Teens

Reflect on American history and the founding of the United States with these books for the semiquincentennial.

Updated June 30, 2026
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The British are coming
Atkinson, Rick
Paper Book
A riveting young readers edition of The British Are Coming, the New York Times-bestselling history of the American Revolution by Pulitzer Prize winner Rick Aktinson. How did the United States become the country it is today? What led to its creation? ...
The American Revolution : a world war
Allison, David K.
Paper Book
A lavishly illustrated essay collection that looks through a global lens at the American Revolution and re-positions it as the real 1st world war "Every American should read this marvelous book." --Douglas Brinkley, author of Rightful Heritage: Franklin D. Roosevelt...
American history : a visual encyclopedia
King, David C.
Paper Book
Uncover the key moments that shaped American history in this extensive history encyclopedia for children.  This complete encyclopedia of American history showcases the incredible journey the United States of America has made to become the major 21st-century power it is today....
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...
One dead spy : the life, times, and last words of Nathan Hale, America's most famous spy
Hale, Nathan
Paper Book
Experience author-illustrator Nathan Hale's New York Times bestselling graphic novel One Dead Spy: Bigger & Badder Edition in a deluxe, oversized edition featuring 16 brand-new pages of mini comics. Nathan Hale (no relation to the author) was America's first spy,...

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