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Books by Martin W. Sandler | Wonderlit

Books by Martin W. Sandler

10 books · Ages 10–18

Known for the Through the Lens series, Martin W. Sandler writes middle grade and young adult for ages 10–18, alongside 8 standalone books, exploring themes of history, resilience & perseverance, hope & optimism.

Series

The Dust Bowl Through the Lens

Kennedy Through the Lens

Through the Lens

2 books · Ages 10–18

Standalone Books

Cover of The Impossible Rescue: The True Story of an Amazing Arctic Adventure

The Impossible Rescue: The True Story of an Amazing Arctic Adventure

Martin W. Sandler

For the reader who loves stories of grit and determination. This true account shows how compassion and courage can overc

Cover of Iron Rails, Iron Men, and the Race to Link the Nation: The Story of the Transcontinental Railroad

Iron Rails, Iron Men, and the Race to Link the Nation: The Story of the Transcontinental Railroad

Martin W. Sandler

For the child fascinated by how things are built, this immersive history explores the grit and teamwork required to achi

Cover of Apollo 8: The Mission That Changed Everything

By Age Range

The Impossible Rescue: The True Story of an Amazing Arctic Adventure

Iron Rails, Iron Men, and the Race to Link the Nation: The Story of the Transcontinental Railroad

Apollo 8: The Mission That Changed Everything

The Impossible Rescue: The True Story of an Amazing Arctic Adventure

Iron Rails, Iron Men, and the Race to Link the Nation: The Story of the Transcontinental Railroad

Common Themes

History Resilience & Perseverance Hope & Optimism Justice & Fairness Curiosity & Wonder Art & Creativity Writing & Storytelling Fear & Bravery

Apollo 8: The Mission That Changed Everything

Martin W. Sandler

In the heat of the Cold War, the United States faces a desperate race against the USSR to conquer the new frontier of sp

Ages 10–14

Cover of Picturing a Nation: The Great Depression's Finest Photographers Introduce America to Itself

Picturing a Nation: The Great Depression's Finest Photographers Introduce America to Itself

Martin W. Sandler

Iconic images from photographers like Dorothea Lange capture the resilience and everyday reality of Americans living thr

Cover of America Through the Lens: Photographers Who Changed the Nation

America Through the Lens: Photographers Who Changed the Nation

Martin W. Sandler

See the history of a nation unfold through the eyes of legendary photographers who used their cameras to capture truth a

Cover of Kennedy Through the Lens: How Photography and Television Revealed and Shaped an Extraordinary Leader

Kennedy Through the Lens: How Photography and Television Revealed and Shaped an Extraordinary Leader

Martin W. Sandler

Large-scale photographs reveal how the camera shaped the public’s view of John F. Kennedy, turning a president’s life in

Cover of 1919: The Year That Changed America

1919: The Year That Changed America

Martin W. Sandler

For the teenager curious about how today's social movements began, this award-winning history reveals how one explosive

Cover of Shipwrecked!: Diving for Hidden Time Capsules on the Ocean Floor

Shipwrecked!: Diving for Hidden Time Capsules on the Ocean Floor

Martin W. Sandler

Unravel the mysteries of the deep as divers and historians use patience and technology to recover lost time capsules fro

Apollo 8: The Mission That Changed Everything

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Green Promises: Girls Who Loved the Earth

Jeannine Atkins

Green Promises: Girls Who Loved the Earth

Tales Told Near

Humphrey Harman

Tales Told Near

One Nation Under a Groove: Rap Music and Its Roots

One Nation Under a Groove: Rap Music and Its Roots

Freedom River

Doreen Rappaport

PeaceJam: A Billion Simple Acts of Peace

Ivan Suvanjieff

PeaceJam: A Billion Simple Acts of Peace