Chesapeake, James Michener (1978) - strong readers

The Witch of Blackbird Pond, Elizabeth George Speare (1958) - intermediate readers

The Killer Angels, Michael Shaara (1974) - intermediate / strong readers

Little House on the Prairie, Laura Ingalls Wilder (1935) - intermediate readers

The Call of the Wild, Jack London (1903) - intermediate / strong readers

Dandelion Wine, Ray Bradbury (1957) - strong readers

To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee (1960) - intermediate / strong readers

Where the Red Fern Grows, Wilson Rawls (1961) - intermediate readers

Sea Glass, Laurence Yep (1970) - beginning readers

For beginning readers, 3 series of fictional journals that trace America's history:

"Dear America" series, "My America" series, and "My Name is America" series

Caldecott Medal Winners from 1938 to 2007 - best picture books published in America

Top 10 Novels Taught in American Literature Classes, with additional links

Books for Reading Aloud to Children - includes info on benefits of reading to children

The American Library Association's website lists recommended reading for children, young adults, and adults.