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History Picture Books

History in picture book form puts children in the presence of real moments, beautifully illustrated. A single event, a single life, a single day that changed something. These 199 books make the past feel vivid and close.

199 books

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A Memorial Day Memory

For the child curious about the parades and flags of Memorial Day, this gentle story explains the holiday's true meaning

Cover of Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal

Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal

Vaunda Micheaux Nelson

Born into slavery, Bass Reeves fought his way to freedom and became one of the most feared and respected deputy U.S. Mar

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Ernest Nister's Tiny Tots

For parents seeking a screen-free way to captivate toddlers, this vintage mechanical book uses Victorian-style magic to

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When We Were Alone

David A. Robertson

A grandmother in her garden shares memories of a residential school, explaining how she held onto her language and cultu

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A Picture Book for Little Children

For the curious learner interested in how children studied long ago. This Victorian era facsimile uses simple woodcuts t

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Bold Kids' Facts and Picture Books

For the young explorer curious about the world beyond their backyard, this colorful guide introduces the history, symbol

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Traditions and History for Children

St. Patrick's Day

For the curious child asking why everything turns green in March, this simple guide explains the history and cheerful tr

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Who Loves Harlem

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For the child curious about the world outside their window or preparing for a trip to the big city, this book celebrates

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For the child who loves spooky thrills and historical mysteries. A beautifully illustrated exploration of a legendary ca

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Memorial Day for Charlie

Gracie-Beth Jallen

For the child curious about the meaning of Memorial Day. This gentle story helps young readers understand why we honor t

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The Day That Made the Way: A Christian Easter Story for Kids

BRAVE BOOKS, Melissa Dougherty

For parents seeking to share the profound meaning of Easter with their children, this story gently explains the sacrific

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Children Everywhere

Astrid Henning-Jensen, Bjarne Henning-Jensen

For the curious child who wonders how others live in distant lands. This vintage photographic journey introduces the rhy

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The Home I Leave Behind

Irina Sobrino Palet

For the child grappling with the news of global conflict or families navigating the difficult journey of starting over i

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Who Loves Princeton

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For the family looking to celebrate their local roots or prepare a little one for a visit to a historic university town

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For children preparing for a family trip or moving to Italy, this gentle introduction explores the sights and spirit of

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Jewish Holiday Stories

How to Chanukah

For children asking 'Why?' and 'How?' about the Festival of Lights, this rhyming guide introduces the history and heartw

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Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China

Long before European versions existed, this ancient Chinese tale told of a girl named Yeh-Shen and her magical journey t

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The Voyage of the Poppykettle

For the child who loves to imagine tiny worlds hidden in plain sight, this beautifully illustrated journey explores the

Cover of The Origin of Species A Special Board Book for Very Young Children

The Origin of Species A Special Board Book for Very Young Children

Harry Karlinsky

For parents who want to introduce big ideas early on, this simple board book adapts Darwin's ground-breaking theories fo

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A Dinosaur Alphabet

The ABCs of Prehistoric Beasts

Michelle Hasselius

For the young explorer who knows all the dinosaurs and is ready to meet the giant sloths, flying reptiles, and armored b

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Children's Condensed Classics

Ludwig van Beethoven, Harry Karlinsky

For the parent wanting to foster a love for classical music early on, this simple board book introduces the rhythmic hea

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The Story Of Easter: A picture book for children.

For the family seeking a simple way to explain the religious origins of Easter through the story of Jesus, written speci

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The Life of Cats- Amazing Facts

Conrad K. Butler

For the child who is fascinated by their feline friends, this book offers an engaging introduction to the science, histo

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The Yellow Handkerchief

Donna Barba Higuera

A young girl struggles with the embarrassment she feels toward her Abuela's old-fashioned ways before realizing the yell

More Formats for History

Chapter Books(6921)Young Adult(677)Graphic Novels(320)Middle Grade(317)Poetry(129)Early Readers(88)Board Books(5)

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