Reviews by Tag: american history

Teen Review
Who is Kamala Harris? by Kirsten Anderson

Who is Kamala Harris?

By Kirsten Anderson
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Mar 31, 2025

This book is about Kamala Harris, who was the first woman to serve as vice president of the United States. This book tells her life story, from her childhood in California to becoming a lawyer, senator and finally vice president. It highlights her hard work, leadership and the challenges she overcame to break barriers in politics. The book also explains her role in the government and how she made history.

Teen Review
Harry S. Truman by Heidi M. D. Elston

Harry S. Truman

By Heidi M. D. Elston
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Mar 19, 2025

This book is an informative biography of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States. The book explores Truman’s early life in Missouri, his military service in World War I and his unexpected rise in politics. It highlights key moments of his presidency, including his decision to use atomic bombs in Japan, the start of the Cold War, the Marshall Plan and his leadership during the Korean War. The book is aimed at younger readers or those new to learning about Truman. It provides a clear timeline of his life and presidency, making it easy to follow.

Teen Review
Alex & Eliza, a Love Story book cover

Alex & Eliza, a Love Story

By Melissa de la Cruz
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Aditi R.
Jun 7, 2024

Alex and Eliza: A Love Story, tells the story of Alexander Hamilton’s romance with Elizabeth Schuyler. This book explores through their courtship, from their first meeting at a ball to their marriage and the challenges they faced. Eliza, a strong-willed and independent woman, captures Alex’s heart. Throughout the book, they navigate the obstacles of war, family expectations, and social class.

Teen Review
National Treasure: Book of Secrets

National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets

Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Victoria O.
Mar 15, 2024

National Treasure: Book of Secrets by Jon Turteltaub is a historical adventure movie that is a sequel to National Treasure. The movie is about Benjamin Gates and his friends Riley and Abigail as he sets out to clear his family's name by uncovering the truth behind the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Along with his team, Gates travels around the world to decipher clues and solve puzzles that lead them to a hidden city of gold.

Teen Review
National Treasure

National Treasure

Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Victoria O.
Mar 15, 2024

National Treasure by Jon Turteltaub is a historical adventure movie. Benjamin Gates is a historian and code-breaker that sets out with his friend Riley to steal the Declaration of Independence. They are trying to protect the Declaration from being taken by other treasure hunters who want to take the Gates’ family treasure for themselves. Ben and Riley, with other historians that join them along the way, they work together to decipher historical clues that will eventually lead to the treasure.

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