The United States Educational Books, Toys

Happy 4th of July, Jenny Sweeney

by Leslie Kimmelman and Nancy Cote

For ages 2-6 years

This delightful book brings the charms of a small town Fourth of July celebration to life. Many of the other books that speak specifically to July 4th or the history of the holiday or of the flag or (read more)

Child USA Uncle Sam Top Hat

by CostumeCraze.com

For ages 2-6 years

What could be cuter than your little one's peepers peering out from under the brim of an Uncle Sam hat? This hat seems like a must, either for July 4th for perhaps for a permanent spot in the (read more)

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Great States Junior

by Int'l Playthings

For ages 3-6 years

Based on the best selling game, Great States!, this junior version is perfect for introducing young players to the map of the 50 states. For 2-4 players. Ages 4 (read more)

Meet Our Flag, Old Glory

by April Jones Prince

For ages 3-6 years

his is the perfect pick for the budding patriot! Lively verse in large, easy-to-read type is paired with bold illustrations to create a stunning book about the American flag for even the youngest (read more)

Rock U.S.A. & the American Way! A Freedom Handbook

by Edna Cucksey Stephens

For ages 3-6 years

Join American Eagle, Rock U.S.A.? and the L.A.P.'s? Ants, Abigail and Antonio on a patriotic journey through the alphabet. From American Dream, to Core Democratic Values, to Literacy to Yankee (read more)

I Pledge Allegiance

by Bill Jr. Martin & Michael Sampson

For ages 3-6 years

Whether kids want to recite the Pledge of Allegiance or respectfully decline, this straightforward and playfully illustrated guide clears up what the pledge really means--word by word, and line by (read more)

One Nation: America by the Numbers

by Devin Scillian

For ages 3-6 years

The companion title for A is for America: An American Alphabet, One Nation is the second collaboration of author Devin Scillian and illustrator Pam Carroll. This richly illustrated pictorial teaches (read more)

The Star Spangled Banner

by Amy Winstead

For ages 3-6 years

First time author Amy Winstead skillfully weaves a historically accurate, yet fictional, account of Francis Scott Key and the British bombarding of Fort McHenry. The story is told from the (read more)

12-inch Inflatable Globe

by Learning Resources

For ages 2-4 years

Inflatable Globe Make a game of geography. Toss this 12" globe to students and have them identify continents, countries, capitals, and oceans. Or hang for display. Includes repair kit and Activity (read more)

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Adele and Simon in America

by Barbara McClintock

For ages 4-8 years

One good turn deserves another, and Adele and Simon's wonderfully butter-fingered traipsing through Paris certainly merited another journey, n'est-ce pas? This time Adele and her slippery-pawed (read more)

My Taxi Ride

by Jennifer Swender, Paul DuBois Jacobs, and Selina Alko

For ages 4-8 years

How do you plan to get around the urban jungle gym that is New York? The mellow, syncopated jazzy cadence of My Taxi Ride makes an irresistible case for hailing a cab. You're little one will get a (read more)

Eloise

by Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight

For ages 4-8 years

If you think you've got a spirited autocrat in the house, do take comfort in the fictional extreme that is Eloise. Nothing your little one can conjure up can truly rival her. You might be able to (read more)