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Sign of the Beaver, The

by Speare, Elizabeth George

Story of a 12 year old boy who is left to survive in the wilderness on his own.  

  • Topic 18th-Century History
  • Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
  • Book Type Fiction
  • Awards Newberry Medal, Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
  • Publisher Yearling, 1984, New York, NY

So You Want to be President?

by St. George, Judith

A creative children's book full of fun facts and information about U.S. Presidents in our history.  

  • Topics 18th-Century History,
    19th-Century History,
    20th-Century History
  • Age Group Early Elementary: K-3
  • Book Type Nonfiction
  • Award Caldecott Medal
  • Publisher Philomel Books, 2000, New York, NY

Sybil's Night Ride

by Winnick, Karen B.

The true story of the young Sybil Ludington, who, like Paul Revere, rode through the countryside to alert the colonists that the British were coming.  

  • Topics Women's History,
    18th-Century History
  • Age Group Early Elementary: K-3
  • Book Type Nonfiction
  • Award
  • Publisher Boyds Mills Press, 2000, Honesdale, PA

The Fighting Ground

by Avi

The compelling story of a young boy's first encounter with war and how it changes him.  

  • Topic 18th-Century History
  • Age Groups Middle School, High School
  • Book Type Fiction
  • Award Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
  • Publisher Harper Collins Publishers, 1994, New York, NY

The House that George Built

by Slade, Suzanne

This brief, rhyming story follows George Washington's contributions toward the design and construction of the White House.  

  • Topic 18th-Century History
  • Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
  • Book Type Nonfiction
  • Award
  • Publisher Charlesbridge, 2012, Watertown, MA
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Award Key

Caldecott Medal
Most distinguished American picture book for children (annually).
Newberry Medal
Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children (annually).
Coretta Scott King Award
Distinguished books by authors and illustrators of African descent which promote an understanding and appreciation of the American dream (annually).
Golden Kite Award
Outstanding examples of text, illustration, fiction and nonfiction (four awards annually).
Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
Outstanding work of historical fiction published by a U.S. publisher set in the New World.

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