History Channel This Day in History For Kids: 366 Remarkable Moments and Fascinating Facts

Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7

An exciting, visual adventure through history with day-by-day accounts of extraordinary events, notable people, and incredible inventions for kids ages 8-12.

History comes alive in this beautifully illustrated book with bite-size facts (along with a touch of humor) that will engage and entertain young curious minds. 

Jam-packed with important events, inspiring accomplishments by remarkable people, and groundbreaking inventions, this super-fun fact-filled book, the first kids book from History Channel, includes the most interesting historical facts--from early civilization up to the 21st century all around the world for every day of the year. 

Each day’s entry includes multiple events that occurred on that day in history along with charming original illustrations and photography. Plus, readers are prompted to recall their own remarkable milestones, helping them to consider their place in history.

A great gift for an up-and-coming history buff and an engaging resource for the classroom, this book offers a fresh twist on history, looking into the past and letting you recall your own.

About the Author

History Channel is a A&E Network premium channel, distributed nationwide to 96 million homes. 

Dan Bova is a writer/editor guy who was a producer at Jimmy Kimmel Live, wrote a weekly humor column for the USA Today Network, and was a writer at Spy and other humor magazines. He interviews amazing inventors and innovators for Entrepreneur.com and hosts the Get a Real Job podcast. He lives in New York with his wife, two sons, and a completely bonkers dog named Clark.

Author Residence: New York, NY / Larchmont, NY (Bova)

Author Hometown: New York, NY / Larchmont, NY (Bova)

Russell Shaw is an independent illustrator and designer. He helps businesses and publications craft memorable stories through bespoke visual designs and hand-drawn illustrations that blend digital and analog media together to communicate with positivity, purpose, and a dash of humor. He illustrated and designed the 2015 New York Times Best-Selling children's book, "Kid President's Guide to Being Awesome." In 2017, he received the Best in Class designation from PRINT Magazine for Typography and Lettering. His work has been recognized in AIGA, PRINT's Regional Design Awards, HOW Design, The Dieline, the Social Good Design Awards, and more. Russell has worked with brands from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses across industries including Slack, LinkedIn, Loom, Coca-Cola, Walgreens, LEGO, Target, New York Magazine, and The Village Voice.

Illustrator Residence:Atlanta, GA

Illustrator Hometown:Atlanta, GA