Books by Emily James

6 books · Ages 4–12

Known for the Great Environmentalists and Living Well series, Emily James writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, alongside 2 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, self-confidence & identity, resilience & perseverance.

Series

Rachel Carson
Great Environmentalists
1 book · Ages 4–11
How to be Responsible
Living Well
1 book · Ages 4–11
Henry Ford
Famous Figures
1 book · Ages 7–9
The Simple Science of Water
Simple Science
1 book · Ages 4–11

Standalone Books

Cover of The Simple Science of Light
The Simple Science of Light
Emily James
For the budding scientist who wonders how we see colors or why shadows appear. This book illuminates the fascinating wor
Ages 6–9
Cover of Wright Brothers
Wright Brothers
Emily James
For the child fascinated by how things work and big dreams, this book delves into the incredible true story of the Wrigh
Ages 8–12

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
5 books
Rachel Carson
How to be Responsible
Henry Ford
Ages 8–11
6 books
Rachel Carson
How to be Responsible
Henry Ford
Ages 12–18
1 books
Wright Brothers

Common Themes

Curiosity & WonderSelf-Confidence & IdentityResilience & PerseveranceScience ExperimentsGrowing UpTeamwork & CollaborationJustice & FairnessNature & Outdoors

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How to Survive the End of the World A Graphic Exploration of How to (Maybe) Avoid Extinction
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Laurie Lawlor
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The Space Race of 1869
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The Space Race of 1869