Books by Michael L. Cooper

Michael L. Cooper writes middle grade and young adult for ages 9–14, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, history, justice & fairness.

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Klondike Fever The Famous Gold Rush of 1898

Michael L. Cooper

Massive crowds rush to the Klondike in 1898, braving dangerous trails to find gold in a town that rose and fell in the b

Ages 9–13

Indian School Teaching the White Man's Way

Michael L. Cooper

For the middle-grade student exploring the difficult history of how Native American children were forced to leave their

Ages 10–14

Slave Spirituals and the Jubilee Singers

Michael L. Cooper

For the young history buff or music lover ready to explore how art and resilience can change the world. A moving look at

Ages 10–14

Dust to Eat: Drought and Depression in the 1930s

Michael L. Cooper

For the child curious about how families survive hard times, this history explores the grit and struggle of the 1930s Du

Ages 10–14

Fighting for Honor: Japanese Americans and World War II

Michael L. Cooper

For the child grappling with questions of fairness and belonging, this history explores the courage of Japanese American

Ages 10–14

Remembering Manzanar: Life in a Japanese Relocation Camp

Michael L. Cooper

Stark photographs and historical accounts reveal the daily lives of 120,000 Japanese Americans unjustly incarcerated at

Ages 9–12

Hero of the High Seas: John Paul Jones and the American Revolution

Michael L. Cooper

Thunderous naval battles and narrow escapes define the life of a Scottish captain who transformed himself into a legenda

Ages 10–14

By Age Range

Ages 8–11

7 books

Ages 12–18

7 books