The Best History Kids' Books 2025

1. Fandex Family Field Guides: Presidents (Cards)

The family field guide to America's presidents, now updated for 2017 and featuring the 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. Fandex Family Field Guides: Presidents is a chronological field guide to all 45 of America's chief executives, from George Washington to Donald J. Trump. A hands-on reference, it includes more than 50 grommeted, die-cut cards featuring a full-color image of each president along with facts about his personal and political life. Which President made the Louisiana Purchase? Which President won a Nobel Peace Prize? Which President also served as justice of the Supreme Court? Who was in office during the Teapot Dome scandal, and who endured the childhood nickname "Useless"? From the historic Founding Fathers (three of whom died on the Fourth of July) to the 19th-century forgettables (Fillmore, Tyler, Pierce) to our modern-day and current leadership, Presidents puts history at your fingertips.53 Die-Cut CardsFull Color ThroughoutKnowledge at Your FingertipsFor the Whole FamilyFandex Family Field Guides is a bestselling reference series, with over 5 million copies in print.

The family field guide to America's presidents, now updated for 2017 and featuring the 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. Fandex Family Field Guides: Presidents is a chronological field guide to all 45 of America's chief executives, from George Washington to Donald J. Trump. A hands-on reference, it includes more than 50 grommeted, die-cut cards featuring a full-color image of each president along with facts about his personal and political life. Which President made the Louisiana Purchase? Which President won a Nobel Peace Prize? Which President also served as justice of the Supreme Court? Who was in office during the Teapot Dome scandal, and who endured the childhood nickname “Useless”? From the historic Founding Fathers (three of whom died on the Fourth of July) to the 19th-century forgettables (Fillmore, Tyler, Pierce) to our modern-day and current leadership, Presidents puts history at your fingertips. 53 Die-Cut Cards Full Color Throughout Knowledge at Your Fingertips For the Whole FamilyFandex Family Field Guides is a bestselling reference series, with over 5 million copies in print.

2. Ancient China-Coloring Book (Paperback)

Ancient China-Coloring Book

Ancient China-Coloring Book (Paperback)

3. The Second Mrs. Gioconda (Paperback)

The Mona Lisa... Why did Leonardo da Vinci lavish three years on a painting of the second wife of an unimportant merchant when all the nobles of Europe were begging for a portrait by his hand? No one knows for sure. But this story of Leonardo, his wayward apprentice Salai, and the Duke of Milan's plain young wife, Beatrice d'Este, may hold the clue to the most famous -- and puzzling -- painting of all time.

The Mona Lisa... Why did Leonardo da Vinci lavish three years on a painting of the second wife of an unimportant merchant when all the nobles of Europe were begging for a portrait by his hand? No one knows for sure. But this story of Leonardo, his wayward apprentice Salai, and the Duke of Milan's plain young wife, Beatrice d'Este, may hold the clue to the most famous -- and puzzling -- painting of all time.

4. Tutankhamen's Gift, (Paperback)

Small and frail, Tutankhamen was an all but ignored member of the royal family of the great Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep III. At the school of the menoi, or tutors, he did not excel at physical activities with the other royal princes. Keeping to himself, he observed and admired the work of his father's craftsmen, who built glorious temples to Egypt's many gods. Someday he too would find a gift for those gods. Then Amenhotep III died and the unpopular reign of Tutankhamen's brother ended in mystery. Who now would be pharaoh? Could it be a boy of only ten? As he did with the life of Saint Valentine (Atheneum, 1992), Robert Sabuda combines simple text with artwork true to the historical period in which Tutankhamen lived.

Tutankhamen's Gift, (Paperback) Author: Aladdin Paperbacks ISBN: 9780689817304 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 1997-08-01 Page Count: 32

5. The Fourth of July Story (Paperback)

An accessible story of America's birthday brings alive the history and spirit of the Fourth of July, with an introduction to the fight for independence and the events and people that shaped American tradition. What happened on the Fourth of July long before there were fireworks and parades? Alice Dalgliesh takes young readers back to revolutionary times, back to the colonists' desire for freedom and the creation of the Declaration of Independence. Simple text captures the excitement of the era, telling how word of Independence traveled up and down the thirteen colonies, touching the lives of everyday people throughout the land. Like all of Alice Dalgliesh's work, The Fourth of July Story remains an American classic.

An accessible story of America’s birthday brings alive the history and spirit of the Fourth of July, with an introduction to the fight for independence and the events and people that shaped American tradition. What happened on the Fourth of July long before there were fireworks and parades? Alice Dalgliesh takes young readers back to revolutionary times, back to the colonists’ desire for freedom and the creation of the Declaration of Independence. Simple text captures the excitement of the era, telling how word of Independence traveled up and down the thirteen colonies, touching the lives of everyday people throughout the land. Like all of Alice Dalgliesh’s work, The Fourth of July Story remains an American classic.

6. Mountain Top Mystery (Hardcover) 9780807552926

ISBN: 9780807552926 ISBN10: 0807552925 Contributors: Warner, Gertrude Chandler, Cunningham, David,

A family starts out on a one-day mountain climbing excursion that becomes very exciting. In fact, it becomes an adventure for the former 'boxcar' family. They unearth some mysteries and have a fine time in the process.

7. Will You Sign Here, John Hancock? (Paperback)

Little-known facts are highlighted in this fun book about this historical figure, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz. "The book is a most enjoyable view of history . . . The delightful illustrations exactly suit the times and the extraordinary character of John Hancock."--The Horn Book Everyone knows that John Hancock was one of the first signers of the Declaration of Independence. But not many know that he signed his name so large to show how mad he was about how the colonists had been treated.

Little-known facts are highlighted in this fun book about this historical figure, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz. “The book is a most enjoyable view of history . . . The delightful illustrations exactly suit the times and the extraordinary character of John Hancock.”—The Horn Book Everyone knows that John Hancock was one of the first signers of the Declaration of Independence. But not many know that he signed his name so large to show how mad he was about how the colonists had been treated.

8. The Great Wall Of China (Paperback)

The Great Wall of China is Angela Fisher's brief history of the Great Wall. Angela FIsher's The Great Wall is an "awe-inspiring, impressive, black and gray illustrations set the tone for this history of the building of the Great Wall of China." (School Library Journal)

The Great Wall of China is Angela Fisher's brief history of the Great Wall. Angela FIsher's The Great Wall is an "awe-inspiring, impressive, black and gray illustrations set the tone for this history of the building of the Great Wall of China." (School Library Journal)

9. Junior Chronicle of the 20th Century : A Comprehensive Record of 20th-Century History Written Specially for Children (Hardcover) 9780789420336

ISBN: 9780789420336 ISBN10: 0789420333 Contributors: Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff,

Travel back to the future and experience history as it happened. Imagine standing by the launch of the first space shuttle or seeing television for the first time, not to mention watching the ever changing fads in fashion. Reference panels pinpoint key events of each year in this evocative guide to the 20th century, ideal for browsing or research. Over 1,400 photos and illustrations. Full color.

10. The Story of Texas (Paperback)

Children of all ages will enjoy this colorful, instructive book on Texas history. Told in simple language, the story emphasizes the drama and excitement of the state's history - from prehistoric times, when Texas was largely underwater and inhabited by strange creatures, to the modern age of space travel and computers. The text is amply illustrated by lively sketches and paintings that will make reading about history fun.

Children of all ages will enjoy this colorful, instructive book on Texas history. Told in simple language, the story emphasizes the drama and excitement of the state’s history – from prehistoric times, when Texas was largely underwater and inhabited by strange creatures, to the modern age of space travel and computers. The text is amply illustrated by lively sketches and paintings that will make reading about history fun.