It’s July—and it typically comes in with a “BANG!” on the fourth! The holiday is noted for its community fireworks displays to celebrate an historic milestone: the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain.

Interestingly, the observation of Independence Day only became commonplace after the War of 1812 and we’ve been celebrating it annually since. But how much history do you really know about the founding of our great nation? We rounded up books for kids of all ages to learn a little something about the history of the USA.

The Constitution for Babies

By DK

$7.99; Ages 0-4

Publisher: DK Children

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The Constitution is rather heavy reading, but this board book uses simple text and illustrations to introduce the youngest Americans to our Founding Fathers and their work.

The Tuttle Toddlers ABCs of the American Revolution

By Connor Boyack and Elijah Stanfield

$7.99; Ages 0-3

Publisher: The Tuttle Twins

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It’s never too early to consider the past. This board book is an intro into the American Revolution for the littlest learners.

Hello, America!

By Martha Zschock

$9.99; Ages 2-5

Publisher: Commonwealth Editions

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America’s bald eagles introduce children to the beauty and history of the U.S. as they take kids on a trip through our landmarks and more.

America the Beautiful: Celebrating America’s History, Landmarks, Parks, Artists, Food, Maps and More!

By Cholena Rose Dare and Katie Melrose

$12.29; Ages 5-8

Publisher: Cottage Door Press

Packed with fun facts, maps and more, this luxury storybook gives kids a look at everything that makes America unique.

National Monuments of the USA

By Cameron Walker and Chris Turnham

$15.62; Ages 6+

Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions

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View some of the nation’s most popular landmarks and find out secrets of each in this illustrated book packed with maps and facts.

Who Was Betsy Ross?

By James Buckley Jr., Who HQ and John O’Brien

$4.54; Ages 8-12

Publisher: Penguin Workshop

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Each school day, students across the nation say a pledge to the flag. But how many students know who may be responsible for our American flag? Betsy Ross lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, when the colonies were seeking independence from British rule. As a seamstress, she made tents, repaired uniforms and had a hand in the flag of our nation.

Colonial America History for Kids

By James Breznicky

$8.87; Ages 8-12

Publisher: Independently published

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Written in simple rhyme, this award-winning book tells the story of the history of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, Independence Day, the U.S. flag and our founding fathers.

American History for Kids: 500 Facts!

By Stacia Deutsch

$10.18; Ages 8-15

Publisher: Callisto Kids

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Through the use of bullet points, timelines and succinct historical information, curious kids can learn all about the founding of our nation.

American History for Kids: A Captivating Guide to Major Events in US History

By Captivating History

$19.69; Ages 9-12

Publisher: Captivating History

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Part of the History for Children series, this book takes kids back in time to discover why the first settlers moved to America, who and what they discovered here and more.

The Oxford Companion to United States History

By Paul S. Boyer

$25.93; Ages15-adult

Publisher: Oxford University Press

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This isn’t light reading but it’s a great resource to have on hand for homework help or to be prepared for pub trivia. The book is organized like a dictionary or encyclopedia and includes more than 1,000 entries written by historians and scholars to explain America’s political and military history as well as social, cultural, and scientific trends.