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Books by Shelley Tanaka | Wonderlit

Books by Shelley Tanaka

8 books · Ages 8–12

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

The Disaster of the Hindenburg

On Board the Titanic

In the Time of Knights

3 books · Ages 8–12

New Dinos

1 book · Ages 8–12

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of Buried in Ice: The Mystery of a Lost Arctic Expedition

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

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

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

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

Cover of Amelia Earhart: The Legend of the Lost Aviator

By Age Range

Buried in Ice: The Mystery of a Lost Arctic Expedition

The Disaster of the Hindenburg

On Board the Titanic

Buried in Ice: The Mystery of a Lost Arctic Expedition

The Disaster of the Hindenburg

Common Themes

History Curiosity & Wonder Adventure Resilience & Perseverance Fear & Bravery Discovering a Talent Sadness & Grief Mystery

Amelia Earhart: The Legend of the Lost Aviator

Shelley Tanaka

Amelia Earhart defies the expectations of her time, speaking out for equality while chasing a lifelong passion for fligh

Ages 8–12

Cover of New Dinos: The Latest Finds! The Coolest Dinosaur Discoveries!

New Dinos: The Latest Finds! The Coolest Dinosaur Discoveries!

The latest fossil finds from the Sahara to China reveal incredible new details about dinosaur feathers, physiology, and

On Board the Titanic

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The Fear

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

Whistling Clough

Whistling Clough

Stay Dead

Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer

Matthew Henson: Arctic Adventurer