Books by John Townsend

6 books · Ages 4–12

Known for the Incredible Creatures and A Painful History series, John Townsend writes picture books and middle grade for ages 4–12, exploring themes of curiosity & wonder, animals, nature & outdoors.

Series

Incredible Arachnids
Incredible Creatures
1 book · Ages 8–12
A Painful History of Medicine: Scalpels, Stitches + Scars
A Painful History
1 book · Ages 4–11
Cars and Motorcycles
Amazing Vehicles
1 book · Ages 6–9
Amazing Animal Senses
Amazing Predators
Amazing Animal Helpers
Amazing Animals
3 books · Ages 7–10

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
5 books
A Painful History of Medicine: Scalpels, Stitches + Scars
Cars and Motorcycles
Amazing Animal Senses
Ages 8–11
6 books
Incredible Arachnids
A Painful History of Medicine: Scalpels, Stitches + Scars
Cars and Motorcycles
Ages 12–18
1 books
Incredible Arachnids

Common Themes

Curiosity & WonderAnimalsNature & OutdoorsFear & BraveryScience ExperimentsJoy & GratitudeOcean & Marine LifeBugs & Insects

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