Books by Jan Adkins

Known for the Childhood of Famous Americans series, Jan Adkins writes middle grade and young adult for ages 7–14, alongside 3 standalone books, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, resilience & perseverance, building & engineering.

Series

Childhood of Famous Americans

1 book · Ages 7–12

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

What If You Met a Pirate

Jan Adkins

For the curious child who wants to look past the movies and discover the gritty, fascinating, and sometimes smelly truth

Ages 7–11

Moving Heavy Things

Jan Adkins

For the child who loves to tinker and build. This book uses clear illustrations and logic to show how human ingenuity ca

Ages 7–12

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

3 books

Ages 8–11

4 books

Ages 12–18

3 books

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