American History for Kids
The early American story told with care — first peoples, explorers, the first Thanksgiving, and life on the frontier — in four ready-to-teach units for Grades 1–4.
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Four units tell the early story of America with care and accuracy — from the continent's first peoples to families on the frontier.
Native Americans: First Peoples of North America
Meet the diverse, living cultures of North America's first peoples with respect and care.
$24.99Explorers & the Voyage to the Americas
Ships, maps, and long ocean voyages — the age of exploration told for young learners.
$24.99Pilgrims & the First Thanksgiving
The Mayflower, the Wampanoag as partners, and the story behind the first Thanksgiving.
$24.99Pioneers & Life on the Frontier
Covered wagons, log cabins, and daily chores — life for pioneer families moving west.
Taught with care
Respectful, accurate, and age-appropriate — history young students can connect with.
Respect first
Native peoples are shown as diverse, skilled, and still here today; the Wampanoag appear as partners in the Thanksgiving story.
Real stories, kid-sized
Voyages, wagons, and daily chores turn big history into concrete, relatable lessons for Grades 1–4.
Differentiated & ready
Four levels, full answer keys, projects, and slides in every unit — open and teach.
Build history skills too
Pair the stories above with the core skills every young historian needs.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about these elementary history units.