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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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...
I survived the American Revolution, 1776
Tarshis, Lauren,
Paper Book
Bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tackles the American Revolution in this latest installment of the groundbreaking, New York Times bestselling I Survived series. British soldiers were everywhere. There was no escape. Nathaniel Fox never imagined he'd find himself in the...
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
Paper Book
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, ...
You're my little firecracker
Edwards, Nicola
Paper Book
Sparkle and shine with this rhyming, interactive board book that's perfect for summertime celebrations! National Bestselling Series--More Than 4.1 Million Books Sold! You're my little firecracker, You're my Fourth of July. You make my heart light up,...
What was the Boston Tea Party?
Krull, Kathleen.
Paper Book
"No Taxation without Representation!" The Boston Tea Party stands as an iconic event of the American Revolution--outraged by the tax on tea, American colonists chose to destroy the tea by dumping it into the water! Learn all about the famed colonialists who fought against the British Monarchy, and...
John, Paul, George & Ben
Smith, Lane.
Paper Book
From New York Times bestselling creator and Caldecott Honor recipient Lane Smith comes a fun story of five little lads before they became five really big Founding Fathers--perfect for celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence!  ...

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