The United States has a rich history with many aspects young learners begin absorbing from an early age. From the Declaration of Independence to the crack in the Liberty Bell, students are inundated with facts that explain our independence and how we arrived where we are today. For younger readers, the facts are filled with terms that are not always easy to read. Thanks to James Breznicky, we have a book that lays it all out for students in a format they will appreciate. Students in grades 2-5 will benefit from Breznicky’s breakdown of colonial history.

Colonial American History for Kids, by James Breznicky, is a summary of colonial history written especially for younger readers. With a wonderful mixture of illustrations, graphic sources, and photos of actual portraits, Breznicky’s book presents colonial history in a way young readers can understand. He uses rhyme to create a fantastic narrative that brings history to life. I teach elementary students, and any time rhyme is incorporated, there is a much greater chance that students will retain information. Breznicky has successfully tapped into this technique and created a great tool for teachers.

I have always found it more challenging to teach history to young students due to the vocabulary. Non-fiction books are typically more difficult to read, and Breznicky meets this obstacle head-on. He uses a nice mix of academic vocabulary, historical terms, and more commonly-used terms that students will recognize and understand. As a teacher, I appreciate this tactic very much.

Breznicky has managed to take colonial history to a new level for younger readers. Teachers and parents will find Breznicky’s approach to be both appealing and helpful in teaching students basic historical facts.

Pages: 29 | ASIN : B0B1CRDGMX