The Story of Our Country Every Child Can Read

A lively, illustrated tour of America’s first centuries opens with the daring voyages of Columbus, Cabot, and Balboa, then moves to the brave settlers who forged new lives on the Eastern seaboard. Young readers meet enthusiastic frontiersmen, daring Pilgrims, and the early interactions with Indigenous peoples, all told in clear, engaging language that invites curiosity about the land’s earliest chapters.

The narrative continues through the clash of colonies and crowns, the bold steps toward independence, and the spirited stories of Washington, Jefferson and the Revolutionary struggle. Afterwards, it sketches the nation’s growth with inventions like the steamboat and cotton gin, and hints at the tensions that would later erupt into civil war. By weaving facts, anecdotes, and vivid illustrations, the book offers children an accessible foundation for understanding how the United States began its long, complex journey.