bibliography

Here is a cursory list of Grant books for children and young readers published in the past 15 years in the United States. Unless otherwise noted, the books are for readers aged 9-12. The following includes texts about Grant’s life, his role in the Civil War, and about Julia Dent Grant.

Describing what the list does not contain indicates the broad range of media about Grant for young people. For example, this listing does not include educational websites about Grant or related topics. Nor does it survey children’s American history textbooks with sections or extended comment on Grant, where along with the Internet, most youngsters are likely to encounter his story. This cursory list also does not include writing on Grant for kids in publications or other media about the presidency or the Civil War era. Nor does the list contain biographies of others (such as Lincoln, Sherman, or Lee) in which Grant plays a role, children’s encyclopedia articles, or articles in children’s periodicals. Grant biographies in languages other than English, or published abroad, have not been surveyed. Children’s fiction, cartoons, comic strips or books, or graphic novels also have not been surveyed. Educational videos (see accompanying article) as well as educational board or card games, posters, and toys are also excluded.

 

Recent Children’s Biographies of Grant

 

 Aller, Susan Bivin Ulysses S. Grant (History Maker Bios) Lerner Publications (2005).

Alter, Judy Ulysses S. Grant (Presidents) Enslow Publishers (2002) for accelerated readers, ages 9-12.

Archer, Jules, A House Divided: The Lives of Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee, Scholastic (1995).

Ashby, Ruth, Lee vs. Grant: Great Battles of the Civil War, Smart Apple Media (2002). Grades 3-5.

 
Bentley, Bill, Ulysses S. Grant: A First Book, Franklin Watts (1993).

Boothe, F. Norton, Ulysses S. Grant (Great American Generals) Borders Press reissue (1992).

Carter, E.J., Ulysses S. Grant (American War Biographies), Heinemann Library (2004).

Fitz-Gerald, Christine, Julia Dent Grant: 1826-1902 (Encyclopedia of First Ladies) Children's Press (1998).

Fraser, Mary Ann. Vicksburg, the Battle that Won the Civil War. Scholastic (1999).

 
Gaines, Ann, Ulysses S. Grant: Our Eighteenth President (Child's World, 2002).

Gregson, Susan R., Ulysses S. Grant (Let Freedom Ring: Civil War Biographies) Bridgestone Books (2002). Grades 2-3.

Haugen, Brenda Ulysses S. Grant: Union General And U.S. President (Signature Lives) Compass Point Books (2005).

Havelin, Kate Ulysses S. Grant (Presidential Leaders) Young Adult Lerner Publishing Group (2004).

King, David C., Ulysses S. Grant (Triangle Histories-the Civil War) (Blackbirch Press, 2001).

 

Larkin, Tanya, What Was Cooking in Julia Grant's White House? (New York: PowerKids Press, 2000). Ages 4-8.

Marrin, Albert, Unconditional Surrender : U. S. Grant and the Civil War, Atheneum (1994) Grades 7-12.

Marsh, Carole, Ulysses S. Grant: Unequaled Union General, Gallopade International (1998) Ages 4-8.

Marsh, Carole, and Stevens, Debbie, Ulysses S. Grant (The Ohio Experience) Gallopade Publishing (2001).

O’Shei, Tim, Ulysses S. Grant: Military Leader and President (Famous Figures of the Civil War Era) Sagebrush edition (2001).

Patrick, Bethanne Kelly Ulysses S. Grant (Childhoods of the Presidents) Mason Crest Publishers (2002).

Pingry, Patricia, Tamara Smith, Stephanie Britt, The Story Of Ulysses S. Grant, Candy Cane Press Ideals Publications (2005).

Rice, Earle, Ulysses S. Grant: Defender Of The Union (Civil War Generals) Morgan Reynolds Publishing (2005) Grades 8-11.

Riehecky Janet , Ulysses S. Grant (Encyclopedia of Presidents. Second Series) Children's Press, a Scholastic imprint (2004).

Schuman, Michael A. Ulysses S. Grant (United States Presidents) Enslow Publishers (2004) Grades 5-8.

Steins, Richard, Lincoln, Johnson, and Grant (The Complete History of Our Presidents, no. 5), Rourke (1997). Ages 4-8

Tecco, Betsy Dru, How to Draw the Life and Times of Ulysses S. Grant (Kid's Guide to Drawing the Presidents of the United States) PowerKids Press, Forthcoming: August 2006.

Tierney, Tom, Ulysses S. Grant and His Family Paper Doll, Sagebrush (1995) Ages 4-8.

Welsbacher, Anne, Ulysses S. Grant (United States Presidents) Checkerboard Books (2001).

Williams, Jean Kinney, Ulysses S. Grant, Compass Point Books (2002). Grades 4-6.

Also see http://www.css.edu/usgrant/bibl.html