A girl helps her mother sew the huge flag flown over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. The flag inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that became America’s national anthem.
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The Biggest (and Best) Flag That Ever Flew
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We Are Still Here!: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know
Twelve Native American school children present aspects of Native American history, specifically the detrimental affect of treaties with the U.S. goverment. The refrain “We are still here!” reflects the communities’ resilience and a call for recognition and acknowledgement in modern America.
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Aunt Harriet’s Underground Railroad in the Sky
An 8 yo African American girl and her brother embark on a fantastic flying journey and meet Harriet Tubman, who teaches them about Underground Railroad. Illustrated by the author, this is a sequel to Tar Beach, about Ringgold’s childhood in NYC.
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The American Story: 100 True Tales from American History
Short non-fiction stories of both well-known and obscure people and events from American history
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Snowflake Bentley
Wilson Bentley, obsessed with snow from a young age, developed a way to photograph snowflakes in a small village in 19th Century Vermont.
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The Eye That Never Sleeps: How Detective Pinkerton Saved President Lincoln
Picture book biography of Allan Pinkerton, the first detective at the Chicago Police Department, featuring an episode of his preventing an early assassination attempt on Abraham Lincoln during his inaugural train ride from Springfield, IL to Washington DC.
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Adopted by Indians
Author fondly recounts his twelve childhood years living with California Native Americans. Adaptation of book for adults.
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Abraham Lincoln: Letters from a Slave Girl
A fact-filled fictional correspondence between President Abraham Lincoln and a 12 yo African American slave girl during the American Civil War. A Dear Mr. President Book.
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Nightjohn
12 yo African American girl is taught to read by Nightjohn, an escaped slave who knows the value of education.
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True North
14 yo white Bostonian girl helps an African American runaway slave girl, told in alternating points of view.
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