As much as the Fourth of July is about celebrating with fireworks, sparklers, and barbecues, it’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our country’s history and read together as a family.
This collection of 13 must-read books include storylines that bring us back to the conversations, meetings, and marches of our Founding Fathers and Mothers, and the battle scenes of the Revolutionary War. Packed with engaging text and captivating artwork, these books bring history to life.
For instance, young readers will delight in the humorous Fly Guy Presents: The White House. Your child will love following along on Fly Guy and Buzz’s field trip to where all of America’s presidents have resided while learning about the inner workings of the U.S. government and much more!
Meanwhile, older readers will be captivated by I Survived #15: I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 from the best-selling I Survived series. When 11-year old Nathaniel Fox flees from his home from British soldiers, he finds himself in the middle of the American Revolution. This installment of the gripping historical fiction series will have your reader at the edge of their seats.
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