Kimberly Brubaker Bradley Reading Order
7 series · 195 books · Born 1967
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is a prolific American author whose novels for children and young adults explore themes of resilience and historical perspective. Her emotionally resonant storytelling earned major recognition when The War That Saved My Life received the Newbery Honor and multiple other prestigious awards, establishing her as a significant voice in youth literature. Beyond her acclaimed novels, Bradley has contributed extensively to educational series including Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, making her work accessible across multiple age groups and reading levels.
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Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 1 Series
Complete52 books (1958–2020)
The Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 1 series comprises 51 educational picture books designed to introduce young readers to scientific concepts through accessible, engaging narratives. Published between 1958 and 2020, this complete series was created by multiple authors and illustrators, with Kimberly Brubaker Bradley contributing to the collection. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Big Tracks, Little Tracks, and cover topics ranging from nature observation and plant life to human anatomy and astronomy. Each standalone entry explores a different science topic appropriate for early elementary readers.
Start with Big Tracks, Little Tracks(By: Millicent E. Selsam), the first of 51 books in the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 1 series.
Start this series with Big Tracks, Little Tracks(By: Millicent E. Selsam)
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Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2 Series
Likely Complete94 books (1900–2022)
The Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2 series is a collection of 94 nonfiction picture books designed to introduce elementary-age readers to scientific concepts through accessible exploration and illustration. Originally beginning in 1900 and continuing through 2022, the series is now likely complete. These books should be read in publication order, starting with Falcons Nest on Skyscrapers and progressing through titles that cover topics ranging from astronomy and weather to human biology and paleontology. Multiple authors including Franklyn Mansfield Branley, Paul Showers, and Aliki have contributed to this educational series over its more than a century of publication.
Start with Falcons Nest on Skyscrapers(By: Priscilla Belz Jenkins), the first of 94 books in the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2 series.
Start this series with Falcons Nest on Skyscrapers(By: Priscilla Belz Jenkins)
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Picture Series
Complete3 books (2003–2007)
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's Picture series consists of three complete novels published between 2003 and 2007 that should be read in publication order. The trilogy includes Favorite Things, Ballerino Nate, and The Perfect Pony, blending literary fiction and young adult themes with thoughtful storytelling. Each book stands as a distinct narrative while contributing to the overall arc of the series.
Start with Favorite Things and read in order.
Start this series with Favorite Things
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Ride On Series
Complete1 book (2026–2026)
She Persisted Series
Likely Complete31 books (2017–2023)
The She Persisted series comprises 31 books published between 2017 and 2023, exploring the lives of remarkable women throughout history and across the globe. While the main entries focus on individual biographical portraits of influential figures like Harriet Tubman, Helen Keller, Sally Ride, and Oprah Winfrey, the series also includes broader overview volumes such as 13 American Women Who Changed the World and She Persisted Around the World. Each book is written by a different author and can be read as a standalone, though reading in publication order provides a chronological introduction to the collection. The series appears to be complete as of 2023.
Start with 13 American Women Who Changed the World(By: Chelsea Clinton), the first of 31 books in the She Persisted series.
Start this series with 13 American Women Who Changed the World(By: Chelsea Clinton)
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Standalone Novels Series
Likely Complete11 books (1998–2022)
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley has written eleven standalone novels across literary fiction, young adult, and nonfiction genres, published between 1998 and 2022. Though each book is independent and can be read on its own, the series appears to be complete, with titles including Ruthie's Gift, One-of-a-Kind Mallie, Weaver's Daughter, Halfway to the Sky, For Freedom, The President's Daughter, Leap of Faith, The Lacemaker and the Princess, Jefferson's Sons, Fighting Words, and One Night in Dallas. Reading these works in publication order allows readers to experience the author's evolving style and subject matter across more than two decades of writing.
Start with Ruthie's Gift, the first of 11 books in the Standalone Novels series.
Start this series with Ruthie's Gift
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War Series
Ongoing3 books (2015–2024)
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's War series comprises three literary fiction novels published between 2015 and 2024, with the series still ongoing. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with The War That Saved My Life, followed by The War I Finally Won and The Night War. This series blends young adult and historical fiction elements across its interconnected narratives.
Start with The War That Saved My Life and read in order.
Start this series with The War That Saved My Life
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Kimberly Brubaker Bradley written?
- Kimberly Brubaker Bradley has written 195 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1900 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each Kimberly Brubaker Bradley series?
- Here are the first books in Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's series: Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 1: Big Tracks, Little Tracks(By: Millicent E. Selsam); Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2: Falcons Nest on Skyscrapers(By: Priscilla Belz Jenkins); Picture: Favorite Things; She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World(By: Chelsea Clinton); War: The War That Saved My Life.
- What order should I read Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's books?
- We recommend reading Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Kimberly Brubaker Bradley still writing new books?
- Yes, Kimberly Brubaker Bradley has 1 ongoing series: War.