Recommended Books for Teaching Patriotism and Americanism

Published by Children’s Press, Scholastic, 2008
Nicely illustrated, this gives easy-to-understand historical background about colonial times, edicts and taxes from King George III (including the Stamp Act and the Quartering Act in 1765), the Boston Tea Party, the Second Continental Congress, the Revolutionary War, and the Declaration of Independence.

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Published by Barron’s, 2008
This is an excellent introduction to the creation of the U.S. Constitution, including the Confederation of States and the need for a stronger union of sates, the Constitutional Convention, disagreements, and compromises. It also explains the concepts of federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, and the Bill of Rights. The book explains what freedoms are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights - the first ten amendments to the Constitution. 

Available in both in written form and as CDs in which Limbaugh himself delightfully reads the stories. 

Published by Puffin Books, 1987
Another good resource for kids, this book talks about the disagreements between states and the way they were resolved through compromise. It discusses Articles of Confederation and the reasons the new country needed a stronger form of government, the importance of secrecy in writing the new document, and working throughout a very hot summer in Philadelphia with windows nailed shut. The concept of divided government and balance of power are explained, and the role of several Founding Fathers is highlighted. The book ends with a copy of the U.S. Constitution. Notes at the end also provide additional details, including the compromise regarding slaves. 

  This classic novel, first published in 1949, seems prescient in describing the Orwellian society in which we find ourselves today. This fictional tale describes a dystopian totalitarian society in which information is censored, propaganda is ubiquitous, history is re-written, “thought crime” and “thought police” control everyone, people are “cancelled,” and government surveillance is inescapable. It presents a terrifying future for anyone – and any country -- caught in this labyrinth. 

This is the true story of how Congressman Devin Nunes uncovered the biggest political scandal in U.S. history.

Senator Cruz provides a look at the historical importance of one swing vote in many U.S. Supreme Court decisions.  He warns that the stakes could not be higher for the future of our country and our individual freedoms.