Great Picture Books for American History

Making connections to world events helps us connect all of the dots to the timeline in history and together we make memories that will last a lifetime.

This is what walking through history with living stories looks like with The Peaceful Press. 

It is a gift that will forever be a part of our family's hearts. 

Here are a few of the wonderful American history picture books that will give you and your children a visual journey through the United States and it's historical timeline.

Sarah Witcher’s Story by Elizabeth Yates

A Fine Dessert by Emily Jenkins

If You Lived in Colonial Times by Ann McGovern

A Picture Book of Lewis and Clark by David A. Adler

A Picture Book of Sacagawea by David A. Adler

Johnny Appleseed by Steven Kellogg

Abe Lincoln The Boy Who Loved Books by Kay Winters

The Thanksgiving Story by Alice Dalgliesh

The Buck Stops Here by Alice Provensen

The Trail of Tears by Joseph Bruchac

Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express by Eleanor Coerr

Dakota Dugout by Ann Turner

Follow the Drinking Gourd by Jeanette Winter

Oh, the Things They Invented by Bonnie Worth

Ten Mile Day by Mary Ann Fraser

A More Perfect Union by Betsy Maestro

What are your favorite American history picture books? You can find some of our favorite books HERE in our Amazon storefront.

These are just a few of the beautiful picture books included in our book list from The Playful Pioneers, Volume 1.  If you have already used The Playful Pioneers be sure to have a look at our NEW American history curriculum The Playful Pioneers, Volume 2.

What are some of your favorite American history picture books?