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African American Heritage Chapter Books

Explore chapter books books about african american heritage for children.

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Cover of I Hear America Singing!: Folksongs for American Families

I Hear America Singing!: Folksongs for American Families

Perfect for families wanting to connect through music, this collection weaves together classic folksongs with the rich h

Cover of Island in the Sun

Island in the Sun

Harry Belafonte, Lord Burgess

For children connecting with their Caribbean roots or those curious about the world, this lyrical journey celebrates isl

Cover of Looking at Lincoln

Looking at Lincoln

For the child curious about the people on their pennies and the faces on our monuments, this whimsical journey turns a l

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Cover of The American Civil War

Guts & Glory #2

The American Civil War

Ben Thompson

Female spies, daring cavalry rides, and legendary heroes take center stage in this collection of the most fascinating ac

Ages 8–13

Cover of Crash: The Great Depression and the Fall and Rise of America

Marc Favreau's History Series #1

Crash: The Great Depression and the Fall and Rise of America

The most fascinating thing you'll learn is how real families survived the Dust Bowl and the stock market crash to rebuil

Cover of Lincoln and His Boys

Lincoln and His Boys

Brothers Willie and Taddie share personal stories of their father, Abraham Lincoln, during the high-stakes years of the

Cover of American Women Gain the Right to Vote

Events That Changed Your World

American Women Gain the Right to Vote

Marcia Amidon Lusted

For the child curious about how change happens, this book uses real photographs to show the grit and teamwork it took fo

Cover of Mo Vaughn

Matt Christopher Sports Biographies

Matt Christopher

For the young sports fan who needs to see that hard work and grit lead to big dreams. This biography follows Mo Vaughn's

Cover of Mr. Lincoln's Way

Mr. Lincoln's Way

Patricia Polacco

A compassionate principal uses a shared love of birds to help a school bully look past his prejudices and find a new way

Cover of Who's Got Mail?: The History of Mail in America

Who's Got Mail?: The History of Mail in America

Linda Barrett Osborne

Uncover how mail delivery grew alongside the nation, from the grit of the early post to the diverse workers who kept Ame

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25 Daring Dreamers

25 Women Who Dared to Create

Rebecca Stanborough

For the child who loves to draw, write, or sing and needs to see how iconic women turned their creative passions into a

Cover of How My Vote Counts

My American Story

How My Vote Counts

For the child curious about how a single person can make a difference in their community and the history behind our righ

Cover of There's a Dead Person Following My Sister Around

There's a Dead Person Following My Sister Around

Vivian Vande Velde

Ted’s life gets complicated when his five-year-old sister starts chatting with two female ghosts who have appeared in th

Cover of The Baby Grand, the Moon in July, & Me

The Baby Grand, the Moon in July, & Me

Joyce Annette Barnes

For the child who loves to watch a sibling chase a dream, even when money is tight and the world is changing rapidly.

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Timothy of the Cay

Theodore Taylor

Following his rescue from a Caribbean island, blind Phillip seeks a medical miracle while alternating chapters reveal th

Cover of Art of Protest: Creating, Discovering, and Activating Art for Your Revolution

Art of Protest: Creating, Discovering, and Activating Art for Your Revolution

Memorable posters and striking symbols reveal how artists use color and typography to spark revolutions and speak truth

Cover of Soulfire

The bond between cousins Todd and Ezekiel is tested when one of them decides to take a dangerous, solo stand against gan

Cover of Always My Dad

Sharon Dennis Wyeth

A young girl cherishes every moment of a special summer spent with her brothers and her father at their grandparents' fa

Cover of Who Was Bob Marley?

Who Was Bob Marley?

For the child who loves music or wants to understand how one person can change the world through songs of peace, justice

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Let Freedom Ring

The Early American Industrial Revolution, 1793-1850

For the curious student learning how inventions like the cotton gin transformed America from a nation of farmers into a

Cover of The Women Behind Rosie the Riveter: Working for the U.S. War Effort

The Women Behind Rosie the Riveter: Working for the U.S. War Effort

For the child curious about how their great-grandmothers helped win a war. Discover the diverse women who stepped into f

Cover of Bayou Magic

Jewell Parker Rhodes

Ten-year-old Maddy travels to the Louisiana bayou and discovers she is the only one in her family capable of inheriting

Cover of A Picture Book of Eleanor Roosevelt

Picture Book Biographies

A Picture Book of Eleanor Roosevelt

Trace the inspiring journey of Eleanor Roosevelt as she grows from a quiet girl into one of the most influential figures

Cover of The Battle of Nashville General George H. Thomas & the Most Decisive Battle of the Civil War

The Battle of Nashville General George H. Thomas & the Most Decisive Battle of the Civil War

For the young historian who values quiet integrity over flashy fame, this account of General George H. Thomas explores h

More Formats for African American Heritage

Young Adult(99)Poetry(52)Middle Grade(36)Picture Books(32)Graphic Novels(31)Early Readers(7)

African American Heritage by Age Group

African American Heritage Books for Ages 0–3(96)African American Heritage Books for Ages 12–18(1233)African American Heritage Books for Ages 4–7(1019)African American Heritage Books for Ages 8–11(1810)