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Explore poetry books about history for children.
129 books
Let Freedom Ring
Phillis Wheatley
Susan R. Gregson
For the child discovering how a voice can change the world. This accessible biography introduces Phillis Wheatley, who o
Ages 8–12
The Cremation of Sam McGee
Robert William Service
On a freezing Arctic trail, a man attempts to honor a strange final promise to his companion, Sam McGee, only to find a
Ages 8–12
Ernest Nister's Book of Christmas
Ernest Nister
Victorian poetry and magical revolving pictures bring a nineteenth-century Christmas to life in this nostalgic holiday k
Ages 5–10
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Marcia Sewall's American History #2
People of the Breaking Day
Marcia Sewall
The rhythmic traditions and spiritual beliefs of the Wampanoag people come to life through poetic language and vivid sto
Ages 6–10
Who Was?
Who Was Walt Whitman?
Kirsten Anderson
Follow a New York printer's journey across a divided nation as he uses his unique, rule-breaking poetry to celebrate the
Ages 8–12
R. Caldecott's Picture Books #14
Ride A Cock-Horse To Banbury Cross & A Farmer Went Trotting Upon His Grey Mare
Randolph Caldecott
Rhythmic English nursery rhymes come to life through classic, vintage illustrations in this timeless collection of verse
Ages 0–6
Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom
Carole Boston Weatherford
After his family is sold away, Henry Brown risks everything to escape slavery by mailing himself to freedom in a wooden
Ages 8–12
Over the River and Through the Wood
Lydia Maria Child
For families wanting to slow down and savor the traditions of the season. This classic poem captures the cozy anticipati
Ages 4–8
How Sweet the Sound: The Story of Amazing Grace
Carole Boston Weatherford
A moving journey through the life of the man who wrote Amazing Grace, showing how one song can become a timeless anthem
Ages 4–9
The Iliad and the Odyssey
Marcia Williams
Epic battles and legendary journeys come to life through vibrant comic-style panels that make these ancient Greek myths
Ages 7–11
Mother Goose
The Original Mother Goose's Melody
John Newbery
Classic nursery rhymes and foundational songs come together in this historical collection that helped make Mother Goose
Ages 0–7
The Diverting History of John Gilpin
William Cowper
A draper named John Gilpin loses control of his horse in this classic comic ballad filled with Victorian humor and high-
Ages 5–10
This Powerful Rhyme: A Book of Sonnets
Helen Plotz
Spanning centuries of literature, these 130 sonnets capture the power of rhyme and the beauty of structured verse from t
Ages 11–18
Caldecott's Picture Books #8
The Farmer's Boy
Randolph Caldecott
Gentle rhymes and classic illustrations bring the daily rhythms of an old-fashioned farm to life, from tending animals t
Ages 2–7
Amanda Gorman
Jehan Jones-Radgowski
For the child who struggles with a speech impediment or feels their voice is too small, this biography of Amanda Gorman
Ages 7–10
Dinosongs: Poems to Celebrate a T.rex Named Sue
Kevin Crotty
Lyrical poems recreate the Cretaceous world of Sue, the famous T. rex, imagining the life and creatures that surrounded
Ages 6–10
The Sign Painter
Allen Say
For the child who wonders if they can follow their creative dreams. Discover the quiet tension between making a living a
Ages 7–12
Jump Back, Paul: The Life and Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar
Sally Derby
For the young reader discovering the power of their own voice, this biography introduces Paul Laurence Dunbar, a pioneer
Ages 9–14
This Place I Know Poems of Comfort
Georgia Heard
These gentle poems offer a quiet space for reflection and healing after the difficult events of September 11.
Ages 8–12
Jazz A-B-Z
Wynton Marsalis
Experience the rhythm of jazz through 26 poetic tributes to musical legends, helping older children appreciate artistic
Ages 9–14
Poems for Tortured Souls
Liz Ison
For the teen navigating the highs and lows of first love, heartbreak, and the moody aesthetic of self-discovery through
Ages 12–18
Black Boy, Rise
Brynne Barnes
A soul-stirring anthem for Black boys that celebrates their heritage, creative power, and the brilliant future they carr
Ages 4–10
Boshblobberbosh: Runcible Poems for Mr. Lear
J. Patrick Lewis
For the child who feels like an outsider or loves the delightful silliness of made-up words. Explore the life of the man
Ages 8–12
Red, White, and Whole
Rajani LaRocca
Reha feels caught between her two lives until her mother’s illness forces her to find a way to bridge the distance betwe
Ages 8–12
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Middle Grade
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Early Readers
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History Books for Ages 0–3
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