History Bites® is an educational book series that was written to help
children and people of all ages become interested in history and be inspired
to learn more about the people and events that have shaped it.
Solomon has written eight books in the series, which provide "bite-sized" introductions to U.S. and world history. Be sure to check out the books below!
U.S. History Bites is a fun and engaging introduction to American history. This book is 140 full-color pages and includes thirty bite-sized sections, spanning from Christopher Columbus and Exploration to modern day. Each section includes pictures, vocabulary, fun facts, and review questions, along with a glossary at the end of the book.
Major Wars History Bites is 196 full-color pages and is an exciting introduction to thirty of the most well-known and influential wars in world history from early B.C. times to modern day. This book provides a bite-sized overview of the causes, main events, and impact of these conflicts. Each section is lavishly illustrated and also includes an “Interesting Fact” at the end.
In/Famous People History Bites Volume 1
In/Famous People History Bites Volume 1 is 210 full-color pages and is a bite-sized overview of fifty of some of the most well-known people in world history from Gautama Buddha to Louis Pasteur. Each section contains a short biographical overview of the person’s life and includes three to four pictures and a fun/interesting fact at the end.
The Life & Works of J.R.R. Tolkien History Bites
The Life & Works of J.R.R. Tolkien History Bites is 75 full-color pages and is a fun, bite-sized introduction to J.R.R. Tolkien’s life and writings. The first seven chapters provide a biographical overview of his life, and each of these sections includes pictures, vocabulary, fun facts, and review questions. There is also a glossary at the end of the book for easy reference. The last five chapters provide synopses of J.R.R. Tolkien’s most famous books: The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. These sections also include beautiful original illustrations by artist L.B. Dugan.
U.S. Presidential History Bites is a fun and engaging introduction to the lives and accomplishments of the U.S. presidents. This book is 280 full-color pages, and each bite-sized section includes pictures, vocabulary, fun facts, and review questions, along with a glossary at the end of the book.
Great Adventures History Bites is 216 full-color pages and includes thirty bite-sized sections about some of the most incredible and fascinating adventures in world history, from the ancient voyage of Leif Erikson to 20th-century Everest expeditions. Each section is lavishly illustrated and includes vocabulary, review questions, and a “Fun Fact” at the end.
In/Famous People History Bites Volume 2
In/Famous People History Bites Volume 2 is 210 full-color pages and is a bite-sized overview of fifty of some of the most well-known people in world history from Mark Twain to Tiger Woods. Each section contains a short biographical overview of the person’s life and includes three to four pictures and a fun/interesting fact at the end.
The Life & Works of C.S. Lewis History Bites
The Life & Works of C.S. Lewis History Bites is 90 full-color pages and is a fun, bite-sized introduction to C.S. Lewis’s life and writings. The first seven chapters provide a biographical overview of his life, and each of these sections includes pictures, vocabulary, fun facts, and review questions. There is also a glossary at the end of the book for easy reference. The last nine chapters provide synopses of C.S. Lewis’s most famous books: The Chronicles of Narnia, Mere Christianity, and The Screwtape Letters. These sections also include beautiful original illustrations by artist L.B. Dugan.
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“Leave it to a 12-year-old to create my kids’ favorite history book this year!...Well done, Solomon!”
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~ Kirk Cameron, Actor and Producer
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“I am frequently asked how to teach history to young children. I suggest that parents tell stories and give them history in short bites. Solomon Schmidt has done just that with the History Bites series. These books are lavishly illustrated with appropriate images and text that in a few trenchant sentences gets to the essence of the topics. Perfect little books for the youngest person to whom you want to start teaching history.”
~ Bill Potter, internationally renowned historian, author, and tour leader
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“I love these books! Simple yet fun, easy yet informative, better than ‘A Dummies Guide’ and full of important facts presented in an easy-to-remember way. Solomon has mixed a bit of common sense with a bit of design genius to catch and keep my attention.”
~ Andrew Pudewa, Director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW)
