25 Kids Who Changed American History: Short, Inspiring Biographies with Illustrations and Discussion Guides for Young Readers (The Historic 25) Paperback – March 10, 2025

Inspire today’s kids to be tomorrow’s heroes!Discover 25 historic kids who boldly shaped their lives—and American history!Want your kids to understand their big potential by reading about other real-life kids?Looking for fun, easy ways to talk about history and to get your children or students excited to learn more? How about modern tales that show the power of courage, hard work, loyalty and even apologizing?These heroic true stories can help encourage young readers to find their passions and make history, too!Here’s how this book is designed for curious kids:25 short, fun, easy-to-read biographies of real kids who made a differenceVivid illustrations and engaging discussion guides bring history to lifeProject ideas and thought-provoking questions for families and classrooms: what three items would you bring on a cross-country move?An ideal companion for any school or home curriculum with stories from 1600s, 1700s, 1800s and 1900sLearn how...a 13-year-old girl became the first European woman in New Englandan 11-year-old boy invented a world-famous treat—by accident!a farm boy’s wild idea changed American culture foreverteen math whizzes cracked Soviet codesFact-filled bios explore key historical contexts about the Colonies, Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Civil Rights, and moreWritten with love by an Ivy League history graduate, lawyer, and parent with U.S. history expertiseKids are busier than ever these days, but the beauty of this book is that it is NOT a cover-to-cover commitment! Each chapter stands alone—bite-sized for bedtime, road trips, or anytime.Unlike dustier history books, this one will engage because kids can relate to other kids! These young leaders, inventors and trailblazers proved that age doesn’t limit impact.Something for everyone, featuring both boys and girls from all backgrounds, regions and interests—athletes to activists, musicians to military—each story will excite and motivate.Give your kids, students or grandkids:Inspiration to find their passionsJoy in learningThe courage to shape their futuresMake history by adding this book to your cart now! Read more