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Books by John Townsend | Wonderlit

Books by John Townsend

6 books · Ages 4–12

Known for the Incredible Creatures and A Painful History series, John Townsend writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, nature & outdoors, adventure.

Series

Incredible Arachnids

Incredible Creatures

1 book · Ages 7–12

A Painful History of Medicine: Scalpels, Stitches + Scars

A Painful History

1 book · Ages 4–11

Cars and Motorbikes

1 book · Ages 7–12

Amazing Animal Helpers

Amazing Animal Senses

Amazing Predators

Animal Superpowers

3 books · Ages 7–12

By Age Range

Incredible Arachnids

A Painful History of Medicine: Scalpels, Stitches + Scars

Cars and Motorbikes

Incredible Arachnids

A Painful History of Medicine: Scalpels, Stitches + Scars

Common Themes

Curiosity & Wonder Nature & Outdoors Adventure Discovering a Talent Animals Fear & Bravery Bugs & Insects Science & Nature

Cars and Motorbikes

Incredible Arachnids

Cars and Motorbikes

Amazing Animal Helpers

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Can't Scare Me!

Night of the Undead Frogs

Night of the Undead Frogs

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