"Why the 4th of July?" uses fun, fanciful illustrations and a flowing text to ask: why is July 4th America's birthday? Along the way, you'll discover other amazing moments and milestones in America's history and the people who led the way to establishing American independence. If you can only buy one book for your child to celebrate America's 250th birthday, this is it. "Why the 4th of July?".covers the most inspirational moments to help children to understand the American Revolution and America's 250th Birthday in 2026.