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Books like Sam, the Minuteman

24 books recommended for fans of Sam, the Minuteman by Nathaniel Benchley, tied together by themes of Colonial & Revolutionary Periods, Intermediate, Beginner, and Readers.

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Top related books to Sam, the Minuteman

A handpicked shelf of strong matches chosen for shared themes, literary overlap, and a broader spread of voices.

Ben Franklin and the Magic Squares

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Themes: Colonial & Revolutionary Periods • Intermediate • Beginner

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Themes: Colonial & Revolutionary Periods • Intermediate • Beginner

Paul Revere’s Ride

Shana Corey

Themes: Colonial & Revolutionary Periods • Intermediate • Beginner

Alexander Hamilton

Libby Romero

Themes: Colonial & Revolutionary Periods • Intermediate • Beginner

Red Fox and His Canoe

Nathaniel Benchley

Themes: Intermediate • Beginner • Readers

From Slave to Soldier Based on a True Civil War Story

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Themes: Intermediate • Beginner • Readers

Finding Providence The Story of Roger Williams

Avi

Themes: Colonial & Revolutionary Periods • Intermediate • Readers

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Themes: Intermediate • Beginner • Readers

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Themes: Intermediate • Beginner • Readers

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Themes: Intermediate • Beginner • Readers

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Escape North! The Story of Harriet Tubman

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Themes: Intermediate • Beginner • Readers

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My Summer Road Trip

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Themes: Intermediate • Beginner • Readers

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Themes: Intermediate • Beginner • Readers

#14

Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express

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Themes: Intermediate • Beginner • Readers

#15

A Penny For Your Thoughts Mr. President

Judy Hyland

Themes: Intermediate • Beginner • Readers

#16

Presidents’ Day

Margaret McNamara

Themes: Intermediate • Beginner • Readers

#17

Thomas Jefferson’s Feast

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Themes: Colonial & Revolutionary Periods • Beginner • Readers

#18

The 18 Penny Goose

Sally M. Walker

Themes: Colonial & Revolutionary Periods • Beginner • Readers

#19

Arthur Lost in the Museum

Marc Brown

Themes: Colonial & Revolutionary Periods • Beginner • Readers

#20

The U.S. Constitution and You

Shelly Buchanan

Themes: Colonial & Revolutionary Periods • Intermediate • Readers

#21

The War of 1812: By the Dawn’s Early Light By Dawn’s Early Light

Heather E. Schwartz

Themes: Colonial & Revolutionary Periods • Intermediate • Readers

#22

George Washington (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)

Caroline Crosson Gilpin

Themes: Colonial & Revolutionary Periods • Intermediate • Readers

#23

How Ladoneya Caught a Fly

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Themes: Intermediate • Beginner • Readers

#24

The Adventures of Timothy

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Themes: Intermediate • Beginner • Readers

If Sam, the Minuteman by Nathaniel Benchley is on your shelf, these 24 titles belong there too. Connected by Colonial & Revolutionary Periods, Intermediate, Beginner and selected for literary and thematic overlap. Featuring work by Frank Murphy, Doreen Rappaport, Shana Corey, Libby Romero, and others.