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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 198 books make the past feel vivid and close.

198 books

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Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

For the child enchanted by the idea of magical destinies, this ornate retelling explores how patience and bravery can ov

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Chinese New Year

For children curious about global traditions, this gentle guide explores the vibrant customs, family gatherings, and sym

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Travel to Europe

Duck's Barcelona Adventures

SH Publications

For the child preparing for their first big trip or curious about the world, follow a friendly duck through the vibrant

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My Incredible World

Animals of Virginia!

Hope Aicher

For the child who loves exploring their own backyard, this book introduces the local wildlife of Virginia through simple

Ages 3–7

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Fourth of July Show

For the young child experiencing the excitement and noise of their first Independence Day celebrations with family.

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Travel Picture Books for Kids

Marilyn Trueluck

For the curious young explorer eager to see the world. This simple, photo-filled guide introduces children to the vast l

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Little Golden Book Biography

Caitlin Clark goes from shooting hoops in her Iowa driveway to becoming a history-making first pick in the WNBA draft.

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Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment

Parker Curry, Jessica Curry

A simple trip to the National Portrait Gallery becomes a life-changing event when young Parker sees her own dreams refle

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What If There Were No Humans on Earth?

For the curious child asking about our impact on nature, this speculative look at a world without people makes environme

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My Incredible World

For the child who is fascinated by the earth's power, this vibrant guide introduces how volcanoes form and erupt using s

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Elizabeth Newbery

For the curious primary schooler eager to travel back in time to the age of centurions and emperors. This activity-fille

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Gingersnaps: Daily Affirmations for African American Children and Families

Anita Alexander

For families seeking to build confidence and cultural pride, these 365 daily affirmations connect positive character tra

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Who Are Your People?

The powerful legacy of ancestors and the strength of community take center stage in this lyrical celebration of what mak

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In the Time of the Drums

Kim L. Siegelson

A young boy named Mentu watches from the shore as his grandmother, Twi, leads a powerful uprising of Ibo people arriving

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For children facing a difficult family transition or move, this gentle story shows how patience, creativity, and a littl

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Babar's Gallery

Laurent de Brunhoff

Babar leads a whimsical tour through a gallery where children are invited to find their own inspiration in elephant-them

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Girls on the Rise

For girls needing to see their own light and strength. This stirring poem celebrates girlhood in all its forms and the p

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Gita Will be a Dancer

Barbara Fischer, Eberhard Fischer

For the child who has found a new passion and wants to see the beauty of hard work. A lovely introduction to Indian cult

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Ancient Mesopotamia

Explore the wonders of Ancient Mesopotamia, from its fertile rivers to its groundbreaking inventions like writing and ma

Cover of Ancient China

Explore the wonders of Ancient China, learning about its advanced civilization, famous figures like Confucius, and incre

Cover of Ancient Greece

Journey back in time to Ancient Greece and uncover amazing facts about its people, inventions, and culture. Learn about

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Moon's First Friends: One Giant Leap for Friendship

Susanna Leonard Hill

The Moon has watched dinosaurs roam and pyramids rise, but she is still waiting for her very first visitor to land and s

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Pan Twardowski #1

Lord Harding and the Flying Roosters

A clever nobleman in ancient Cracow attempts to outsmart the devil to learn the secrets of life, only to find himself tr

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This Quiet Lady

Charlotte Zolotow

A young child looks through a collection of old photographs to see what her mother was like as a little girl long before

More Formats for History

Chapter Books(6681)Young Adult(654)Middle Grade(314)Graphic Novels(312)Poetry(128)Early Readers(85)Board Books(5)

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