I love recommending books that give kids a glimpse into a President’s life or personality. Nonfiction books on the presidents are about what you’d expect –fine but nothing terribly compelling. However, if you’re looking, reliable nonfiction publishers and series about the presidents include: DK National Geographic Who Was…? As far as picture books with both […]
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Children’s Books about Elections and Voting
I firmly believe it’s our responsibility as citizens to educate kids about the democratic process of elections and voting. (Even though you might dislike election time and the drama that comes with it!) Election season gives us an opportunity to teach children about elections by reading kid-appropriate children’s books like these… Children’s Books about Elections […]
The Best Historical Fiction Chapter Books About Westward Expansion
When learning this part of U.S. History, it’s beneficial to have kids immerse themselves in stories about western expansion and life in the (wild) west. Historical fiction chapter books like these help cement learning about this time period. These books will give children an more three-dimensional understanding of life traveling west or as a settler […]
10 Historical Fiction Chapter Books About The American Civil War
Kids studying the American Civil War benefit from reading historical fiction chapter books because the details, the ambience, and the significant events become more real through the lens of a memorable story. Here you’ll find my picks for chapter books set in the Civil War time period for readers ages 6 – 13. For […]
Historical Fiction Chapter Books About The (American) Revolutionary War
Homeschoolers, teachers, and parents, I’ve made a list of historical fiction chapter books about The American Revolutionary War that will help set the stage for your learners. Often, reading a fictional story is the best way to build background knowledge as the story sticks in your mind so clearly. The setting and historical facts stay […]
Thrifty Guides for Time Travelers Make History Irresistible
The Thrifty Guides Handbooks for Time Travelers are irresistible, wildly imaginative romps through history. These books are filled with tongue and cheek hilarity while also being boldly informative about their historical topics, so far The American Revolution and Ancient Rome. If you’re looking for the BEST history books of your life, look no further than The […]
Children’s Books About The Holocaust
The only way kids can understand World War II (WWII) and the Holocaust is to read stories, both fiction and nonfiction stories, that immerse them in the experiences of people who lived through it. It’s been said before but here is the truth. In order not to repeat the past, we must understand it. We […]