Social
Studies: American History, Elementary Text Set, Grades 2-5
Children's
Encyclopedia of American History (non-fiction)
David C. King
The Children’s Encyclopedia of
American History is a non-fiction text published by the Smithsonian
Institute. It has engaging text and
colorful pictures to grab students’ attention when reading about factual events
from the history of America.
The American Story: 100 True
Tales from American History (non-fiction/biography)
Jennifer Armstrong
The American Story: 100 True
Tales from American History is a collection of stories about prominent people
in the history of America. This book
contains full-color illustrations and guide questions about the stories.
Liberty Kids: The Complete Series
(Animated TV Series- DVD)
Liberty Kids is an animated TV
series on PBS that chronicles events in American history as told through a
kid’s perspective. Each television
episode is approximately 30 minutes long and in full-color. This would be a great resource to watch at
any time during a lesson or as a lesson in social studies.
The American Revolution for Kids:
A History with 21 Activities (non-fiction activity book)
Janis Herbert
The American Revolutions for
Kids: A History with 21 Activities, is a non-fiction activity book created
specifically for children as an interactive tool to help them learn about
American History.
We the Kids: The Preamble to the
Constitution of the United States
(non-fiction)
David Catrow
We
the Kids: The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States, is a
richly illustrated book drawn specifically so that kids understand the words of
the Preamble. This book is both engaging
and entertaining.
John, Paul, George & Ben
(fiction)
Lane Smith
John, Paul, George, and Ben is a
delightful, brightly illustrated story about the founding fathers of the United
States. It is a fun read, narrated from
the perspectives of the young versions of Paul Revere, John Hancock, George
Washington, and Benjamin Franklin.
Jacksonville Public Library
Digital Text @ Audible.com
Digital Text @ Audible.com
Revolutionary War Days: Discover the Past with Exciting Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes
