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Happy 250th, USA! Meet the People Who Shaped Our Nation
July 2026 Book Reviews
by Andrea Rose
Jun 25, 2026
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Across the nation, communities are celebrating America’s 250th this year. But what’s all the fuss about? Take a quick walk-through history and get to know the founding fathers who signed the Declaration of Independence. Go behind the American Revolution. And read about how we became the United States of America.


The Constitution for Babies

By DK

$7.99; Ages: 0-3

Publisher: DK Kids

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With bright illustrations and simple text, this 16-page board book takes little ones on a journey through the founding of our nation.


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The Tuttle Toddlers: The ABCs of the American Revolution

By Connor Boyack

$7.99; Ages: 0-4

Publisher: The Tuttle Twins

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Even young children can learn about history. This board book introduces little ones to key moments with illustrations and simple verbiage.


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A More Perfect Union: The Story of Our Constitution, How America Created Its Government in 1787

By Betsy Maestro & Giulio Maestro

$7.52; Ages: 6-10

Publisher: HarperCollins

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This picture book accurately illustrates the story of how 55 Americans gave life to the nation’s milestones—the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.


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If You Were a Kid During the American Revolution

By Wil Mara & Kelly Kennedy

$7.95; Ages: 7-9

Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade

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Kids can travel back in time to the days when the USA didn’t yet exist and there were just 13 colonies under British rule. This book tells the true story through the eyes of kids!


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History for Kids: The Illustrated Lives of The Founding Fathers

By Charles River Editors

$13.24; Ages: 7-9

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing

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Who were the founding fathers? What were their lives like? What were they thinking when they drafted the nation’s guidelines? This book takes kids back in time to find out.


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Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration of Independence

By Neil Gorsuch, Janice Nitze & Chris Ellison

$20.28; Ages: 7+

Publisher: HarperCollins

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Get to know the people who formed the United States of America by learning about the struggles of Jefferson, Washington, Franklin, and more, as they risked their lives for a better life. Written by Supreme Court Judge Neil Gorsuch.


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The Making of America: The History of the United States from 1492 to the Present

By Robert D. Johnston & Douglas Brinkley

$20.05; Ages: 10-14

Publisher: National Geographic Children’s Books

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Explore America’s history with facts, maps, and illustrated timelines, giving kids (and adults!) a solid understanding of how we got where we are.


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America’s Beginning: The Founding Documents Annotated for Kids & Teens

By Aisles of Books

$9.99; Ages: 12+

Publisher: Independently published

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Part of the America Series, this handy book explores our founding documents, including the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, using maps, illustrations, and simple explanations, along with word games, puzzles, and trivia.


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What Would the Founding Fathers Think? A Young American’s Guide to Understanding What Makes Our Nation Great and How We’ve Strayed

By David Bowman

$13.99; Ages: 15-19

Publisher: Bowman Publishing

Amazon.com

This book explores the Founding Fathers and raises questions about values, virtues, self-government and limited government.


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Revolutionary Summer: The Birth of American Independence

By Joseph Ellis

$10.99; Ages: 18+

Publisher: reprint

Amazon.com

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Ellis delves into the lives of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and more in this look back at the time when representatives of 13 colonies united to secede from British rule
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