Books by Shelley Tanaka

Known for the I Was There and I Am Reading series, Shelley Tanaka writes middle grade for ages 8–12, alongside 4 standalone books, exploring themes of history, curiosity & wonder, adventure.

Series

I Was There

3 books · Ages 8–12

I Am Reading

1 book · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books

Buried in Ice: The Mystery of a Lost Arctic Expedition

Owen Beattie, John Geiger, Shelley Tanaka

Forensic science and icy history meet as investigators uncover the chilling truth behind Sir John Franklin’s doomed 1845

Ages 8–12

Graveyards of the Dinosaurs: What It's Like to Discover Prehistoric Creatures

Shelley Tanaka

For the child who wonders what it is really like to dig for fossils, this book brings the dusty, thrilling world of pale

Ages 8–12

By Age Range

Ages 8–11

8 books

Ages 12–18

8 books