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10 best books like Diary of an Early American Boy (Eric Sloane): The Wright Brothers, Of Courage Undaunted: Across the Continent with Lewis & Clark, John Brown: His Fight for Freedom, Freedom Train: The Story of Harriet Tubman, The Arrow Over the Door, George Washington Carver: Man's Slave Becomes God's Scientist, North American Indians, If You Were There When They Signed The Constitution, The Lewis & Clark Expedition, Good Queen Bess: The Story of Elizabeth I of England

The Wright Brothers
AuthorQuentin Reynolds
ISBN0394847008
In this book, the author Quentin Reynolds’ purpose in writing it was to share the story of the Wright brothers and the airplane with the world. Although Quentin did not state his purpose directly in the book, it is clear that was his purpose. The audience for this book is a big range of ages. A 13 year old...
Of Courage Undaunted: Across the Continent with Lewis & Clark
AuthorJames Daugherty
ISBN1893103021
First published in 1951. The author captures the magnificence of disciplined bravery, the gusto and rollicking humor of the two adventurers, and the beauty of the wilderness. Two and three-color illustrations. Recommended in Laura Berquist U.S. History amp Geography and American Literature Author:...
John Brown: His Fight for Freedom
AuthorJohn Hendrix
ISBN0810937980
Published on the 150th anniversary of John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry, this biography explores the life of one of American history’s most controversial figures. A great deal of academic study has been published recently about John Brown. This is the first book for young readers to include these...
Freedom Train: The Story of Harriet Tubman
AuthorDorothy Sterling
ISBN0590436287
This book covers the life of Harriet Tubman from the time she was a seven year old slave in Maryland until she dies at the age of nintey-three. Harriet begins working as a house servant and ends up being sent to work in the field with men. Her master hires her out to other farmers, on a job Harriet ends up meeting...
The Arrow Over the Door
AuthorJoseph Bruchac
ISBN0803720785
To fourteen-year-old Samuel Russell, called "coward" for his peace-loving Quaker beliefs, the summer of 1777 is a time of fear. The British and the Patriots will soon meet in battle near his home in Saratoga, New York. The Quakers are in danger from roaming Indians and raiders—yet to fight back is...
George Washington Carver: Man's Slave Becomes God's Scientist
AuthorDavid R. Collins
This is the first book I have read in the YA "Sower" series. It is written in 1st-person narrative and emphasizes Carver's Christian faith. I think it's a great biography for all ages, and especially for youth. Personally, I also find it interesting to look at the religious side of a person's background...
North American Indians
AuthorDouglas W. Gorsline
ISBN0394837029
Title: North American Indians

Author: Marie and Douglas Gorsline

Illustrator: Marie and Douglas Gorsline

Type of Book (format and literary genre): Picture book/ Non-Fiction

Awards the book has received (national): None

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If You Were There When They Signed The Constitution
AuthorElizabeth Levy
ISBN0590451596
If you were there when they signed the Constitution you would see
--Why the Constitution is called a miracle.
--The first big argument.
--What was missing from the Constitution.
This books takes you behind the locked doors of Philadelphia's State House during the history-making...
The Lewis & Clark Expedition
AuthorRichard L. Neuberger
Did you know that Clark wanted to name a river after his childhood sweetheart? Romantic, right? Except that he got her name wrong! Uh oops! Haha! Learn other interesting facts and all the history associated with this expedition.

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"Each is a book that brings to life a...
Good Queen Bess: The Story of Elizabeth I of England
AuthorDiane Stanley
ISBN0688179614
She was a queen whose strong will, shrewd diplomacy, religious tolerance and great love for her subjects won the hearts of her people and the admiration of her enemies.

Elizabeth was born into an age of religious strife, in which plots and factions were everywhere and private beliefs could...
The World of Columbus and Sons
AuthorGenevieve Foster
ISBN0964380382
I took 4 months to read through this book with my 5th and 6th-grade homeschoolers. This era in history is fascinating (age of exploration, the renaissaince, the reformation), and I personally find all of the illustrations really helpful in remembering the myriad of historical figures and their connections...
Traitor: the Case of Benedict Arnold
AuthorJean Fritz
ISBN0698115538
Benedict Arnold always carried things too far. As a boy he did crazy things like climbing atop a burning roof and picking a fight with the town constable. As a soldier, he was even more reckless. He was obsessed with being the leader and the hero in every battle, and he never wanted to surrender. He even killed...
Son of Charlemagne
AuthorBarbara Willard
ISBN1883937302
The year is 781 A.D. King Charles of the Franks is crossing the Alps with his family and court on a journey to meet with Pope Hadrian. One frosty night he speaks to his young son Carl of his plans for the future: "When we come to Rome you will know that I am naming you my heir. One day you will rule over all my lands..."...
The Land I Lost: Adventures of a Boy in Vietnam
AuthorHuynh Quang Nhuong
ISBN0064401839
An ALA Notable Children’s Book and a Booklist Editors’ Choice, about one young man’s memories of the land he called home.

The land I love was lost to me forever.

Huynh Quang Nhuong grew up in the highlands of Vietnam, next to the jungle teeming with wildlife. Encounters with tigers,...
Teresa of Calcutta: Serving the Poorest of the Poor
AuthorD. Jeanene Watson
ISBN0880620129
Serving the Poorest of the Poor Agnes and her family lived in Macedonia in eastern Europe. Agnes eagerly read letters by missionaries from faraway places. She especially enjoyed the letters from Calcutta, India. Eventually Agnes arrived in Calcutta where she taught young, well-to-do girls. They...
From Colonies to Country 1735-1791
AuthorJoy Hakim
ISBN0195153235
How did compliant colonials with strong ties to Europe get the notion to become an independent nation? Perhaps the seeds of liberty were planted in the 1735 historic courtroom battle for the freedom of the press. Or maybe the French and Indian War did it, when colonists were called "Americans" for the...
Squanto, Friend Of The Pilgrims
AuthorClyde Robert Bulla
ISBN0590440551
I still remember when I picked this up as a beginning reader. It was the thrill of reading an "older kid's book about a real person" that made it exciting, and the more mature narrative flow that made me feel accomplished. Some books you don't forget.

I've recently read a few other titles by Clyde...
Phoebe the Spy
AuthorJudith Berry Griffin
ISBN0698119568
Someone is planning to kill George Washington, and young Phoebe Fraunces is trying to save his life. Phoebe gets a job as George Washington's housekeeper, but her real job is to work as a spy. She listens and watches very carefully, and she meets her father every day to tell him what she has learned. One...
Om-Kas-Toe Blackfoot Twin Captures Elkdog
AuthorKenneth Thomasma
ISBN0801088844
Ok, please, ignore the cover art on this book- the other illustrations are great, and I'm sure the cover illustrator was trying their best :)

Om-Kas-Toe is the retelling of stories passed down for generations through the Blackfeet tribe about the lives of Blackfeet children in the early 1700's....
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