Cub Club Readers: Founding Fathers | Beginning Decodable History Readers

What if learning to read could also be their first step into history?

Cub Club Readers: Founding Fathers combines beginning reading practice with simple, memorable introductions to four important people from early American history.

Instead of waiting until children are fluent readers to introduce history, Cub Club Readers lets them practice the skills they're already learning—phonics, decoding, sight words, and beginning reading—through stories from the past.

Read your way through history.

Meet the Founders

This Beginning Reader collection includes four interactive decodable readers:

George Washington
Practice beginning reading skills while meeting George Washington and discovering simple facts about America's first president.

Thomas Jefferson
Decode a playful early-reader story while getting a first introduction to Thomas Jefferson.

John Adams
Build reading confidence while meeting John Adams and discovering a few memorable facts about his life.

Benjamin Franklin
Practice decoding while learning about Benjamin Franklin through a simple, kid-friendly story.

Made for Beginning Readers

These books were intentionally created for children who are still learning to decode words.

Each reader focuses on accessible phonics patterns and includes clearly identified sight words. Words that aren't yet decodable are supported so children can keep moving through the story without turning history into a frustrating reading exercise.

Interactive elements and flaps add another layer of discovery, giving little readers a reason to read, lift, look, and keep going.

What They're Practicing

While discovering history, your beginning reader is also working on:

• Phonics and decoding
• Beginning reading fluency
• Sight-word recognition
• Vocabulary
• Reading comprehension
• Fine motor skills through interactive flaps
• Listening and retelling
• Early history exposure

History Without the Reading-Level Barrier

History books often assume children can already read complex names and vocabulary.

Cub Club Readers doesn't.

Names like George Washington and Benjamin Franklin don't suddenly become decodable just because they're in a beginning reader—and that's okay. These books provide support for words children aren't expected to sound out yet while giving them plenty of opportunities to practice the words they can decode.

The goal isn't for your child to independently read every historical word.

The goal is to let them experience:

“I can read a book about history.”

And that's a pretty powerful place to start.

What You'll Receive

This is a digital PDF product. No physical product will be shipped.

Your download includes:

4 Beginning History Readers
George Washington • Thomas Jefferson • John Adams • Benjamin Franklin

Plus assembly instructions and the interactive pieces needed to prepare the books.

Print at home, assemble, and start reading your way through history!

Recommended for beginning readers. Adult help may be needed for assembly and non-decodable historical words.

Returns:

• No Returns On Printable Items

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