Skip to content

Books
Articles

wonderlit

The right book for right now.

Books
Articles
About
Terms
Privacy

© 2026 wonderlit · Support indie bookstores

As an affiliate, Wonderlit earns from qualifying purchases through Bookshop.org and Amazon.

Can’t find a book? Let us know – we’re always adding new titles.

Send Feedback

Books by Ann McGovern | Wonderlit

Books by Ann McGovern

10 books · Ages 3–12

Known for the Apple Classics and Ann McGovern's American History series, Ann McGovern writes picture books and middle grade for ages 3–12, alongside 4 standalone books, exploring themes of history, nature & outdoors, resilience & perseverance.

Series

Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest

1 book · Ages 8–12

The Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving

The Defenders

Ann McGovern's American History

2 books · Ages 5–12

If You Lived with the Sioux Indians

If You Lived With...

1 book · Ages 7–10

If You Grew Up with Abraham Lincoln

1 book · Ages 7–10

Standalone Books

Cover of Drop Everything, It's D.E.A.R. Time!

Drop Everything, It's D.E.A.R. Time!

Chaos turns to quiet across the whole school when students and staff drop their work to solve the most important mystery

Cover of Secret Soldier: The Story of Deborah Sampson

Secret Soldier: The Story of Deborah Sampson

Deborah Sampson disguises herself as a man to join the Continental Army, serving bravely for 17 months before a fever re

Cover of La senora de la caja de carton (The Lady in the Box)

By Age Range

Too Much Noise

The Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving

If You Lived with the Sioux Indians

If You Grew Up with Abraham Lincoln

Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest

Common Themes

History Nature & Outdoors Resilience & Perseverance Justice & Fairness Survival & Wilderness Farming & Gardening Celebrating Heritage Curiosity & Wonder

If You Lived in Colonial Times

If You Lived...

1 book · Ages 7–10

La senora de la caja de carton (The Lady in the Box)

Ann McGovern

For children who have noticed people living on the street and are asking how they can help while staying safe. This stor

Ages 5–9

Cover of Too Much Noise

Peter’s house is filled with too many noises, but the solution from a wise man involves bringing in some loud and unexpe

The Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving

The Defenders

Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest

The Defenders

Secret Soldier: The Story of Deborah Sampson

If Your Family Loves Ann McGovern, Also Try

Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer

Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer

Green Promises: Girls Who Loved the Earth

Jeannine Atkins

Green Promises: Girls Who Loved the Earth

PeaceJam: A Billion Simple Acts of Peace

Ivan Suvanjieff

PeaceJam: A Billion Simple Acts of Peace

To the Top of the World: Barbara Hillary, the First Black Woman to Reach the North and South Poles

Deborah Blumenthal

To the Top of the World: Barbara Hillary, the First Black Woman to Reach the North and South Poles

Fire in the Forest!

Samantha Brooke

Fire in the Forest!