The Child's Book of American Biography

"The Child's Book of American Biography" by Mary Stoyell Stimpson is a series of short stories about important Americans made for kids from long ago. Each story shares highlights from the lives of well-known people, explaining what they did and what kind of people they were. The book wants kids to be curious and look up to these historical figures. It starts with a note saying the book's purpose is to teach kids about great people who made the world better. The first story is about George Washington. It tells about his childhood, how he was a soldier, and how he became president. It makes him seem like a hero by pointing out how brave he was, how well he led people, and how much everyone liked him. The book tries to make kids feel good about their country's past and want to learn more.