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Books by James Cross Giblin | Wonderlit

Books by James Cross Giblin

13 books · Ages 7–18

Known for the A Tale of King Arthur series, James Cross Giblin writes middle grade and young adult for ages 7–18, alongside 12 standalone books, exploring themes of history, justice & fairness, resilience & perseverance.

Series

The Dwarf, the Giant, and the Unicorn

A Tale of King Arthur

1 book · Ages 7–10

Standalone Books

Cover of Fireworks, Picnics, and Flags

Fireworks, Picnics, and Flags

James Cross Giblin

For the curious child who wonders why we eat hot dogs and watch the sky explode on the Fourth of July. A fascinating loo

Cover of Edith Wilson: The Woman Who Ran the United States

Edith Wilson: The Woman Who Ran the United States

James Cross Giblin

Step inside the White House during World War I to see how First Lady Edith Wilson stepped in to support the President an

Cover of Thomas Jefferson

By Age Range

Edith Wilson: The Woman Who Ran the United States

The Dwarf, the Giant, and the Unicorn

The Amazing Life of Benjamin Franklin

Fireworks, Picnics, and Flags

Edith Wilson: The Woman Who Ran the United States

Common Themes

History Justice & Fairness Resilience & Perseverance Growing Up Curiosity & Wonder Pride & Accomplishment Adventure Fear & Bravery

Thomas Jefferson

James Cross Giblin

For the child curious about how a single person can be both a champion of liberty and a slaveholder, this biography invi

Ages 8–12

Cover of Charles A. Lindbergh: A Human Hero

Charles A. Lindbergh: A Human Hero

James Cross Giblin

This biography explores the high-flying achievements and the heavy personal tragedies of the pilot who became a world-fa

Cover of The Life and Death of Adolf Hitler

The Life and Death of Adolf Hitler

James Cross Giblin

Learn how specific social conditions in post-WWI Germany allowed a dictator to rise to power and lead a nation into the

Cover of Secrets of the Sphinx

Secrets of the Sphinx

James Cross Giblin

The Great Sphinx holds ancient secrets within its massive stone frame, guarding riddles about its mysterious constructio

Cover of Good Brother, Bad Brother: The Story of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth

Good Brother, Bad Brother: The Story of Edwin Booth and John Wilkes Booth

James Cross Giblin

Step into the spotlight with the Booth brothers, two legendary actors whose shared history was shattered by a single, wo

Cover of The Amazing Life of Benjamin Franklin

The Amazing Life of Benjamin Franklin

James Cross Giblin

Benjamin Franklin’s life was a whirlwind of kite strings and printing presses, turning constant curiosity into invention

Cover of The Many Rides Of Paul Revere

The Many Rides Of Paul Revere

James Cross Giblin

Beyond the famous midnight ride, a silversmith and immigrant's son uses his courage and many talents to fuel the fire of

Cover of When Plague Strikes: The Black Death, Smallpox, AIDS

When Plague Strikes: The Black Death, Smallpox, AIDS

James Cross Giblin

Plagues have the power to change everything. Trace the social, religious, and political shifts caused by the Black Death

Cover of The Boy Who Saved Cleveland

The Boy Who Saved Cleveland

James Cross Giblin

For the child who wants to be brave during scary times, this story shows how even small acts of help can protect an enti

Cover of Mystery of the Mammoth Bones: And How it Was Solved

Mystery of the Mammoth Bones: And How it Was Solved

James Cross Giblin

Follow the real 1801 expedition of artist Charles Willson Peale as he unearths two mastodon skeletons to build America's

Thomas Jefferson

Fireworks, Picnics, and Flags

Thomas Jefferson

Charles A. Lindbergh: A Human Hero

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The Making of America: The History of the United States from 1492 to the Present

Robert D. Johnston

The Making of America: The History of the United States from 1492 to the Present

Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer

Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer