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America Celebrates: The Most Incredible and Influential People, Places & Events of the Last 250 Years
- GenresNonfictionHistory
176 pages, Hardcover
Published March 31, 2026
About the author
Aubre Andrus
60 books100 followersAubre Andrus is the award-winning children's book author of The Look Up Series, a nonfiction biography series featuring real women in S.T.E.A.M. careers. She also has written dozens of books for National Geographic Kids, Lonely Planet Kids, American Girl, Disney, Scholastic, and young YouTube stars. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her family where she's the founder and CEO of Adjective Animal Publishing, an indie kids press. Head to www.aubreandrus.com to learn more about virtual school visits or find her on Instagram at @aubreandrus.
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Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
250 years of United States' history rolls through these pages, carrying a broad range of directions with all sorts of information surprises.
After a short introduction, a map of the United States, and a quick list of a few interesting people and facts to get the history curiosity going, this book dives into a chronological line-up of people, events, and unexpected facts to give a glimpse at the huge variety U.S. history has to offer. The chapters are divided by years and take a look at all sorts of facts from the time frame. The range of items hit upon is vast, including everything from the Boston Tea Party to Taylor Swift's Era's Tour. The moments are briefly introduced and explained, sticking to a light atmosphere which highlights important aspects while keeping things interesting. Many of the historical aspects are familiar, but more than a few are also lesser-known and sure to surprise. Each of these is explained in a short paragraph or two and the themes head in all sorts of directions, including music, politics, inventions, foods, and so much more. To add a little more fun, quick tidbits are scattered in little, yellow rectangles throughout the pages, and these give a strange fact in just a sentence. At the end of the book, there's a glossary to help define more difficult terms and an index for locating names, places, and events quickly.
Reading this book feels like visiting a huge, varied buffet of United State's historical facts. There's something for everyone and it's hard to guess what might be next. Especially in the first section, many events and people hit upon well-known things, but as the book continues, more lesser-known facts come into play. This keeps things interesting and broadens the horizons in so many ways. As the last, most modern years hit, the variety is very spread-out and includes things, which will especially interest the age group. The information is presented in a relaxed, enjoyable manner, making it an easy read. Of course, this isn't a book to be read in one sitting, but rather, works well to be visited again and again. There are colorful photos and illustrations packed in as well.
Fans of facts and interesting tidbits as well as young history enjoyers are sure to enjoy this one.
After a short introduction, a map of the United States, and a quick list of a few interesting people and facts to get the history curiosity going, this book dives into a chronological line-up of people, events, and unexpected facts to give a glimpse at the huge variety U.S. history has to offer. The chapters are divided by years and take a look at all sorts of facts from the time frame. The range of items hit upon is vast, including everything from the Boston Tea Party to Taylor Swift's Era's Tour. The moments are briefly introduced and explained, sticking to a light atmosphere which highlights important aspects while keeping things interesting. Many of the historical aspects are familiar, but more than a few are also lesser-known and sure to surprise. Each of these is explained in a short paragraph or two and the themes head in all sorts of directions, including music, politics, inventions, foods, and so much more. To add a little more fun, quick tidbits are scattered in little, yellow rectangles throughout the pages, and these give a strange fact in just a sentence. At the end of the book, there's a glossary to help define more difficult terms and an index for locating names, places, and events quickly.
Reading this book feels like visiting a huge, varied buffet of United State's historical facts. There's something for everyone and it's hard to guess what might be next. Especially in the first section, many events and people hit upon well-known things, but as the book continues, more lesser-known facts come into play. This keeps things interesting and broadens the horizons in so many ways. As the last, most modern years hit, the variety is very spread-out and includes things, which will especially interest the age group. The information is presented in a relaxed, enjoyable manner, making it an easy read. Of course, this isn't a book to be read in one sitting, but rather, works well to be visited again and again. There are colorful photos and illustrations packed in as well.
Fans of facts and interesting tidbits as well as young history enjoyers are sure to enjoy this one.
September 10, 2026
I love a good factoid book and so do most kids who this is targeted to. What a better time to gather together 250 facts than for the anniversary of America this year in 2026 and creating a snapshot. The books 250 listicle includes what the title implies-- people, places, and events. Some that are a walk down memory lane, others that we're living right now, and plenty that were WAY before my time.
It's sticks to the story, has sporadic images when it works, and even has a few pop out "fun facts" every now and then. In addition, the care of the presentation of the book matters too. Each number is placed inside of a red star, the pages are white with black text and the pages themselves are outlined in red with a light blue frame. It's a celebration of red, white, and blue.
It's sticks to the story, has sporadic images when it works, and even has a few pop out "fun facts" every now and then. In addition, the care of the presentation of the book matters too. Each number is placed inside of a red star, the pages are white with black text and the pages themselves are outlined in red with a light blue frame. It's a celebration of red, white, and blue.
July 20, 2026
This book tells about the people places and events of the past 250 years.
August 23, 2026
nice balance
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