The Princess Pocahontas by Blackstone $55.00
Every school child knows the story of how Pocahontas saved the life of Captain John Smith, but that’s not the whole story. The Native American princess Pocahontas was born near the end of the sixteenth century as the daughter of Powhatan, chief of the Powhatan confederacy. It was Pocahontas, known as Matoaka by her clan, who interceded on behalf of John Smith in 1608 and then persuaded...

George Washington and the General's Dog (Step-Into-Reading, Step 3) by Richard Walz $3.99
Boom! Bang! Guns fire! Cannons roar! George Washington is fighting in the American Revolution. He sees a dog lost on the battlefield. Whose dog is it? How will it find its master? Early readers will be surprised to find out what happens in this little-known true story about America’s first president.

Story of George Washington by Stephanie McFetridge Britt $6.95
This title is suitable for toddlers and ages upwards. George Washington was the first president of the United States. Colourful, sometimes whimsical, illustrations make this a book even the youngest child will love. Parents can use this story to introduce toddlers to the life of Washington and the concept of the presidency.

On the Kentucky Frontier: A Story of the Fighting Pioneers of the West by Fredonia Books (NL) $15.99
In the history of our country there is no more thrilling story than that of the work done on the Mississippi River by a handful of frontiersmen. Mr.Otis takes the reader on that famous expedition from the arrival of Major Clarke's force at Corn Island, until Kaskaskia was captured. He relates that part of Simon Kenton's life history which is not usually touched upon by either the historian or...

Who Was Paul Revere? by John O'Brien $4.99
In 1775, Paul Revere of Boston made his now-famous horseback ride warning colonists of an impending attack by the British. This event went largely unnoticed in history until Longfellow celebrated it in a poem in 1861. So who was Paul Revere? In addition to being an American patriot, he was a skilled silversmith and made false teeth from hippo tusks! This biography, with black-and-white...

George vs. George: The American Revolution As Seen from Both Sides by National Geographic Children's Books $6.95
There are two sides to every story. Rosalyn Schanzer's engaging and wonderfully illustrated book brings to life both sides of the American Revolution. The narrative introduces anew the two enemies, both named George: George Washington, the man who freed the American colonies from the British, and George III, the British king who lost them. Two leaders on different sides of the Atlantic, yet with...

Amos Fortune, Free Man (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Puffin Newbery Library) by Nora Spicer Unwin $17.20
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The life of the 18th-century African prince who, after being captured by slave traders, was brought to Massachusetts, where he was a slave until he was able to buy his freedom at the age of 60.

The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery by Flash Point $19.99
Most people know that Benedict Arnold was America’s first, most notorious traitor. Few know that he was also one of its greatest war heroes. This accessible biography introduces young readers to the real Arnold: reckless, heroic, and driven. Packed with first-person accounts, astonishing battle scenes, and surprising twists, this is a gripping and true adventure tale.The Notorious Benedict...

American Revolution (DK Eyewitness Books) by DK CHILDREN $16.99
Discover how a few brave patriots battled a great empire. Be an eyewitness to the thrilling American war for independence: the battles and leaders, soldiers and heroes, scoundrels and patriots. It's all here in this ultimate visual guide that show you how it really was. See a continental solder's musket, a spy's hollow "silver bullet", Washington's sword, a bullet-riddled battle flag, the Liberty...

We the People: The Story of Our Constitution by Greg Harlin $7.99
Now in paperback, Lynne Cheney’s New York Times bestselling illustrated history of how the Constitution came to be. “I am mortified beyond expression when I view the clouds which have spread over the brightest morn that ever dawned upon any country.” —George WashingtonAmerica had won the Revolution, but our troubles were far from over. The thirteen states were squabbling, the country...