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Books by Matt Chandler | Wonderlit

Books by Matt Chandler

24 books · Ages 6–14

Known for the Haunted States and History's Mysteries series, Matt Chandler writes middle grade and young adult for ages 6–14, alongside 1 standalone book, exploring themes of sports, discovering a talent, history.

Series

Ghosts of the Alamo and Other Hauntings of the South

1 book · Ages 8–12

Daring Escape from Alcatraz

History's Mysteries

1 book · Ages 8–12

Wacky Basketball Trivia: Fun Facts for Every Fan

Sports Trivia

1 book · Ages 8–12

Wacky Baseball Trivia: Fun Facts for Every Fan

Wacky Sports Trivia

1 book · Ages 8–12

Famous Ghost Stories of North America

Ghosts of North America

1 book · Ages 8–12

Self-Driving Cars

The Tech Behind

1 book · Ages 8–12

Kevin Durant: Basketball Champion

Chad Kerley: BMX's Breakout Star

Coco Gauff: Tennis Champion

Sports Biographies

4 books · Ages 6–11

Patrick Mahomes: Football MVP

Declan Farmer: Paralympic Hockey Star

Lamar Jackson: Superstar Quarterback

4 books · Ages 6–10

Football's Greatest Hail Mary Passes and Other Crunch-Time Heroics

Gridiron's Greatest

1 book · Ages 8–12

Soccer's Greatest Last-Second Shots and Other Crunch-Time Heroics

Sports Illustrated Kids: Greatest

1 book · Ages 8–12

The Lewis and Clark Expedition

Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History

1 book · Ages 8–14

First Bear Hunt

Catfish Noodling Courage

Wilderness Ridge

2 books · Ages 8–12

Smash a Home Run or Pitch a Perfect Game?

Rush for a First Down or Get a Third-Down Sack?

Sports Illustrated Kids: Would You Rather?

2 books · Ages 6–11

Football's Most Controversial Plays

Sports Illustrated Kids: You Make the Call

1 book · Ages 8–12

Would You Rather Snag the Most Steals or Block the Most Shots?

Sports Illustrated Kids: Would You Rather Challenges

1 book · Ages 7–11

Standalone Books

Cover of Outrunning the Nazis The Brave Escape of Resistance Fighter Sven Somme

Outrunning the Nazis The Brave Escape of Resistance Fighter Sven Somme

Sven Somme must outwit 900 soldiers in a high-stakes mountain trek. This true story follows a resistance fighter's darin

By Age Range

Kevin Durant: Basketball Champion

Patrick Mahomes: Football MVP

Coco Gauff: Tennis Champion

Ghosts of the Alamo and Other Hauntings of the South

Daring Escape from Alcatraz

Wacky Basketball Trivia: Fun Facts for Every Fan

Ghosts of the Alamo and Other Hauntings of the South

Daring Escape from Alcatraz

Wacky Basketball Trivia: Fun Facts for Every Fan

Common Themes

Sports Discovering a Talent History Resilience & Perseverance Pride & Accomplishment Starting a New Activity Self-Confidence & Identity Curiosity & Wonder

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The World's Greatest Football Players

The World's Greatest Football Players

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

The Best of Everything Basketball Book

Nate LeBoutillier

The Best of Everything Basketball Book

Go Paddleboarding!

Heather E. Schwartz

Go Paddleboarding!

Courage Has No Color: The True Story of the Triple Nickles

Tanya Lee Stone

Courage Has No Color: The True Story of the Triple Nickles