Richard Panchyk |Author of 19 Books|

Selected Works

History
Keys to American History
This book takes the reader on a journey through American history, highlighting 70 of the most important moments in our country's history and providing the context for each of the keys to understanding our history.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt for Kids
The life and times of the 20th century’s greatest president.
Our Supreme Court
A history of the Court with highlights of the important cases.
World War II for Kids
A history with 25 activities and numerous firsthand accounts by soldiers, sailors, marines, Holocaust survivors, and homefront patriots.
Photoessay
101 Glimpses of Long Island's North Shore
A tour through many North Shore locales in historical photos.
Folklore
Forgotten Tales of Long Island
This book highlights ghosts, pirates, and very large radishes in Long Island's history
Science
Engineering the City
A book that teaches kids how infrastructure works, with fun activities.
Galileo for Kids
A lavishly illustrated book chronicling the life and times of Galileo.
Archaeology for Kids
The primer on archaeology for kids of all ages. Used by schools and libraries nationwide, recommended by several organizations.
Art
American Folk Art for Kids
A full-color book on everything folk art, from quilts to paintings to tramp art.

Events

Richard is appearing at the Mid-Manhattan Library on 40th Street in NYC on June 23 (6:30 pm), to give a talk about his latest, New York City Skyscrapers! Stay tuned for more information as more dates are set.


Remember that signed copies of Richard's books make great gifts. Contact the author at panchyk@​yahoo.com for more info.


Richard Panchyk is available to speak at your library, museum, club, or other association, for a small fee. Presentations on Long Island history, World War II, or other topics are available.