The Story of America's Birthday
The Story of America's Birthday

Author: Patricia A. Pingry

Publisher: Worthy Kids/Ideals

Published: 2021-04-20

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9781546015062

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Teach your little historian about the founding of America with this exciting 200-word board book. This simple, engaging book introduces little ones to the story of the origins of America. Colorful illustrations paired with the toddler-friendly text help to explain the connection between the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution, and today's Fourth of July festivities. Thoroughly researched, historically accurate, and accessible for even the youngest of children, The Story of America's Birthday helps readers understand the reasons we celebrate the birthday of our country every year.

The Fourth of July Story
The Fourth of July Story

Author: Alice Dalgliesh

Publisher: Aladdin

Published: 1995-06-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780689718762

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An accessible story of America’s birthday brings alive the history and spirit of the Fourth of July, with an introduction to the fight for independence and the events and people that shaped American tradition. What happened on the Fourth of July long before there were fireworks and parades? Alice Dalgliesh takes young readers back to revolutionary times, back to the colonists’ desire for freedom and the creation of the Declaration of Independence. Simple text captures the excitement of the era, telling how word of Independence traveled up and down the thirteen colonies, touching the lives of everyday people throughout the land. Like all of Alice Dalgliesh’s work, The Fourth of July Story remains an American classic.

George Washington's Birthday
George Washington's Birthday

Author: Margaret McNamara

Publisher: Schwartz & Wade

Published: 2012-01-10

Total Pages: 41

ISBN-13: 0375844996

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A perfect picture book biography from award-winning author Margaret McNamara and New Yorker artist Barry Blitt comes this partly true and completely funny story of George Washington's 7th birthday. In this clever approach to history, readers will discover the truths and myths about George Washington. Did George Washington wear a wig? No. Did George Washington cut down a cherry tree? Probably not. Readers young and old who are used to seeing George Washington as an old man, will get a new look at the first president—as a kid. Perfect for classrooms, Presidents' Day, or as a birthday gift.

Happy Birthday, America!
Happy Birthday, America!

Author: Marsha Wilson Chall

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2000-05-03

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 9780688130510

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Joined by an army of aunts, uncles, and cousins, 8-year-old Kay and her family celebrate the Fourth of July. From picnic preparations to the final starburst floating down through a midnight blue sky, Chall and Porfirio serve up a happy hometown Independence Day celebration with all the trimmings. Color illustrations.

Happy Birthday, Addy!
Happy Birthday, Addy!

Author: Connie Rose Porter

Publisher: American Girl Publishing Incorporated

Published: 1994-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781562470814

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The story of Addy, a courageous girl around the year 1864 who is determined to be free in the midst of the Civil War.

The Story of America
The Story of America

Author: Jill Lepore

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 426

ISBN-13: 0691159599

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Harvard historian and New Yorker staff writer Jill Lepore investigates American origin stories -- from John Smith's account of the founding of Jamestown in 1607 to Barack Obama's 2009 inaugural address -- to show how American democracy is bound up with the history of print.

Happy Birthday, Samantha
Happy Birthday, Samantha

Author: Valerie Tripp

Publisher:

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780937295359

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A ten-year-old girl discovers the modern delights of turn-of-the-century New York City when she travels there with her grandmother to visit relatives.

Happy Birthday, Molly!
Happy Birthday, Molly!

Author: Valerie Tripp

Publisher:

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780937295908

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When an English girl comes to stay at Molly's during World War II, she and Molly learn to bridge their differences and ultimately enjoy a wonderful, mutual birthday party.

Happy Birthday, Josefina!
Happy Birthday, Josefina!

Author: Valerie Tripp

Publisher: Amer Girl Pub

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 69

ISBN-13: 9781562475871

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Josefina hopes to become a "curandera" or healer like Tâia Magdalena, and she is tested just before her tenth birthday when a friend receives a potentially fatal snakebite.

The American Book of Days
The American Book of Days

Author: H. W. Wilson

Publisher: H. W. Wilson

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781619254695

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Features 850 essays marking important anniversaries and the birthdays of history-making Americans throughout the 366 days of the year. All American holidays and pivotal moments are noted as readers can delve into fascinating and often overlooked accounts connected to otherwise familiar facts of American history.