Books and Activity Suggestions about American History for Children in Kindergarten-Grade 3

This downloadable Story Sampler includes hands-on, cross-curricular activities for books that are linked by the common theme of American History.

I Have Heard of a Land
by Joyce Carol Thomas, illustrated by Floyd Cooper (published by Harper Trophy)

Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
by Doreen Rappaport, illustrated by Bryan Collier (published by Hyperion/Jump at the Sun)

Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message
by Chief Jake Swamp, illustrated by Erwin Printup, Jr. (published by Lee & Low)

Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra
by Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Brian Pinkney (published by Disney)

Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman
by Kathleen Krull, illustrated by David Diaz (published by Harcourt/Voyager)

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