Children’s Encyclopedia of American History

The Children’s Encyclopedia of American History from DK is a richly illustrated reference that walks kids through U.S. history chronologically, from Indigenous cultures and colonization to modern times. Short articles are paired with photos, maps, timelines, and artifacts that make abstract events more concrete and visually engaging. Families and teachers use it as a spine for unit studies, a quick fact-checking tool, or a browsing book for history-loving kids. Written at an upper-elementary to middle school level, it offers strong long-term value as a go-to reference on the shelf.