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African American Heritage
African American Heritage
African American Heritage Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
2,228 books about african american heritage
0–3 yrs
77 books
4–7 yrs
899 books
8–11 yrs
810 books
By format:
Chapter Books
(792)
Young Adult
(99)
Poetry
(52)
Middle Grade
(36)
Picture Books
(32)
Graphic Novels
(31)
Early Readers
(7)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Let Freedom Ring
The Early American Industrial Revolution, 1793-1850
Katie Bagley
For the curious student learning how inventions like the cotton gin transformed America from a nation of farmers into a
Ages 8–12
James L. Swanson's Historical Assassination Series #1
Chasing Lincoln's Killer
James L. Swanson
Experience the pulse-pounding twelve-day manhunt for John Wilkes Booth through the swamps of Maryland and forests of Vir
Ages 10–16
Women and War
The Women Behind Rosie the Riveter: Working for the U.S. War Effort
Pamela Dell
For the child curious about how their great-grandmothers helped win a war. Discover the diverse women who stepped into f
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12–18 yrs
341 books
Ages 8–12
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
Ages 8–12
Picture Book Biographies
A Picture Book of Eleanor Roosevelt
David A. Adler
Trace the inspiring journey of Eleanor Roosevelt as she grows from a quiet girl into one of the most influential figures
Ages 6–9
The Battle of Nashville General George H. Thomas & the Most Decisive Battle of the Civil War
Benson Bobrick
For the young historian who values quiet integrity over flashy fame, this account of General George H. Thomas explores h
Ages 10–15
Hold Fast
Blue Balliett
For the child facing a sudden, difficult family transition. This mystery explores holding onto hope and each other when
Ages 8–12
Sensational Trials of the Twentieth Century
Betsy Harvey Kraft
From the Scopes monkey trial to the fight for civil rights in Brown v. Board of Education, see how eight major court cas
Ages 10–14
The Diviners #1
The Diviners
Libba Bray
In the glitzy speakeasies of 1920s New York, a group of teens with mysterious powers must confront an ancient evil awake
Ages 14–18
The Gettysburg Address
Abraham Lincoln
The weight of the Civil War and the hope for a new birth of freedom resonate through the original text and early drafts
Ages 8–14
DK Biography
Benjamin Harrison
DK
Step inside a president's parlor to see Civil War artifacts, a daughter's ostrich-feather cape, and the burn-mark an iro
Ages 7–10
DK Biography
Thomas Jefferson
Jacqueline Ching
For the curious student researching the foundations of American democracy through the complex life of a brilliant archit
Ages 8–12
Compass Point Biographies
Eleanor Roosevelt
Pam Rosenberg
Follow the journey of a legendary First Lady, from her private education and early childhood to her years as a tireless
Ages 7–10
Athletes Who Made a Difference
Athletes Against War
Elliott Smith
For the child curious about how their sports heroes make a difference. This book explores how athletes use their fame to
Ages 8–12
Picture Book Biographies #4
A Picture Book of Abraham Lincoln
David A. Adler
Witness the journey of a boy from a one-room Kentucky cabin to the presidency, where he would eventually sign the Emanci
Ages 6–9
Great Episodes #7
An Acquaintance with Darkness
Ann Rinaldi
Fourteen-year-old Emily faces a chilling choice between a body-snatching uncle and a best friend accused of plotting to
Ages 12–17
An American Plague
Jim Murphy
An invisible killer stalks Philadelphia in 1793 as citizens flee a mysterious fever that no doctor can explain and no me
Ages 10–14
Lincoln's Grave Robbers
Steve Sheinkin
For the student who thinks history is boring, this cinematic true story turns the 19th-century Secret Service into an ac
Ages 10–14
Who Was?
Who Was Eleanor Roosevelt?
Gare Thompson
Eleanor Roosevelt redefined her role by speaking out on the radio and in print. She transformed from a First Lady into a
Ages 8–11
My Teacher
James Ransome
Follow a student as she observes the daily acts of kindness and dedication that make her teacher so special to everyone
Ages 5–8
New Found Land: Lewis and Clark's Voyage of Discovery
Allan Wolf
For the teenager grappling with how different people experience the same event, this verse novel explores the Lewis and
Ages 12–18
Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa
Veronica Chambers
For children finding their own voice, this rhythmic tribute to Celia Cruz shows how staying true to your roots can turn
Ages 5–9
Photo by Brady: A Picture of the Civil War
Jennifer Armstrong
For the student curious about how we see the past, this visually striking history explores how early photography capture
Ages 10–14
Dig
A.S. King
For the teenager grappling with the heavy weight of family secrets and the discovery of uncomfortable truths about their
Ages 14–18
