Roland Smith Reading Order

7 books (2003–2015)

Roland Smith's Alphabet Picture series consists of seven complete books published between 2003 and 2015, with each title exploring a different letter of the alphabet. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with B is for Beaver and continuing through E is for Evergreen, N is for Our Nation's Capital, Z is for Zookeeper, W is for Waves, S is for Smithsonian, and concluding with T is for Time. This finished series blends literary fiction, young adult, and nonfiction elements across its entries.

Start with B is for Beaver, the first of 7 books in the Alphabet Picture series.

#	Title
1	B is for Beaver 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	E is for Evergreen 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	N is for Our Nation's Capital 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Z is for Zookeeper 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	W is for Waves 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	S is for Smithsonian 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	T is for Time 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2009–2016)

Roland Smith's Beneath series comprises two complete young adult novels published between 2009 and 2016. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Beneath followed by Above. This two-book series combines literary fiction elements with the author's signature storytelling style.

Start with Beneath and read in order.

#	Title
1	Beneath 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Above 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

55 books (2000–2011)

The Discover America State By State series comprises 51 complete alphabet books exploring individual U.S. states and regions, published between 2000 and 2011. Each book in the series, illustrated and authored by various contributors, presents state-specific information through an alphabetical format. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with L Is for Lincoln: An Illinois Alphabet. This series is ideal for young readers seeking to learn about American geography, history, and culture state by state.

Start with L Is for Lincoln: An Illinois Alphabet(By: Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen,Kathy-jo Wargin), the first of 51 books in the Discover America State By State series.

#	Title
1	L Is for Lincoln: An Illinois Alphabet(By: Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen,Kathy-jo Wargin) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	L Is for Lincoln: An Illinois Alphabet(By: Kathy-jo Wargin) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	S is for Sunshine(By: Carol Crane) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	G Is for Grand Canyon(By: Barbara Gowan,Katherine Larson) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	L Is for Last Frontier(By: Carol Crane) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	M Is for Mayflower(By: Margot Theis Raven) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	P is for Peach(By: Carol Crane) 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	"A" Is For Arches(By: Becky Hall,Katherine Larson) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	B is for Beaver(With: Marie Smith) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	E Is for Empire(By: Ann E. Burg) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	T Is for Tar Heel(By: Carol Crane) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	V Is for Viking: A Minnesota Alphabet(By: Kathy-jo Wargin,Karen Latham) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	V Is for Viking: A Minnesota Alphabet(By: Kathy-jo Wargin,Karen Latham,Rebecca Latham) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	B Is for Badger: A Wisconsin Alphabet(By: Kathy-jo Wargin) 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	B Is for Badger: A Wisconsin Alphabet(By: Renée Graef,Kathy-jo Wargin) 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	E Is for Enchantment(By: Helen Foster James) 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	E is for Evergreen(With: Marie Smith) 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	S Is for Silver(By: Eleanor Coerr) 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	"A" is for Aloha(By: U'ilani Goldsberry) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	F is for First State(By: Carol Crane) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	N is for Our Nation's Capital(With: Marie Smith) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	O Is for Old Dominion(By: Pamela Duncan Edwards) 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	A Is For Arches(By: Becky Hall) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	B Is For Bluegrass(By: Mary Ann Mccabe Riehle) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	B Is For Buckeye(By: Marcia Schonberg) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	B is for Badger(By: Kathy-jo Wargin) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	B is for Big Sky Country(By: Joanna Yardley) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	C Is for Centennial(By: Helle Urban) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	C is for Cornhusker(By: Rajean Luebs Shepherd) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	C is for Cowboy(By: Eugene Gagliano) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	G is for Garden State(By: Doris Ettlinger) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	G is for Golden(By: David Domeniconi) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	G is for Granite(By: Marie Harris) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
34	H is for Hawkeye(By: Patricia A. Pierce) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
35	H is for Hoosier(By: Bruce Langton) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
36	K Is for Keystone(By: Kristen Kane) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
37	L Is for Lincoln(By: Kathy-jo Wargin) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
38	L Is for Lobster(By: Jeannie Brett) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
39	M Is For Magnolia(By: Michael Shoulders) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
40	M Is For Mitten(By: Michael Glenn Monroe) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
41	M is for Mount Rushmore(By: William Anderson) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
42	M is for Mount Rushmore(By: William Anderson,Cheryl Harness) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
43	M is for Mountain State(By: Laura J. Bryant) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
44	N Is for Nutmeg(By: Maureen K. Brookfield) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
45	P Is for Palmetto(By: Carol Crane) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
46	P is for Peace Garden(By: Joanna Yardley) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
47	P is for Pelican(By: Anita C. Prieto) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
48	P is for Potato(By: Stan Steiner) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
49	R is for Rhode Island Red(By: Mary Jane Begin) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
50	S is for Show Me(By: Judy Young) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
51	S is for Sooner(By: Devin Scillian) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
52	S is for Sunflower(By: Devin Scillian) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
53	V is for Viking(By: Kathy-jo Wargin) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
54	V is for Volunteer(By: Michael Shoulders) 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
55	B is for Blue Crab(By: Shirley C. Menendez) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

21 books (1991–2011)

The Great Episodes series comprises 21 historical fiction novels published between 1991 and 2011, featuring contributions from multiple authors including Ann Rinaldi and Seymour Reit. This complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with A Ride into Morning. The books explore significant moments in American history through young adult and literary fiction narratives set across various historical periods.

Start with A Ride into Morning(By: Ann Rinaldi), the first of 21 books in the Great Episodes series.

#	Title
1	A Ride into Morning(By: Ann Rinaldi) 1991Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Break with Charity(By: Ann Rinaldi) 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Fifth of March(By: Ann Rinaldi) 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Finishing Becca(By: Ann Rinaldi) 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Keep Smiling Through(By: Ann Rinaldi) 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Secret of Sarah Revere(By: Ann Rinaldi) 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Hang a Thousand Trees with Ribbons(By: Ann Rinaldi) 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	An Acquaintance with Darkness(By: Ann Rinaldi) 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Cast Two Shadows(By: Ann Rinaldi) 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Captain's Dog 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Coffin Quilt(By: Ann Rinaldi) 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Staircase(By: Ann Rinaldi) 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Behind Rebel Lines(By: Seymour Reit) 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Guns for General Washington(By: Seymour Reit) 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Riddle of Penncroft Farm(By: Ann Rinaldi) 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Or Give Me Death(By: Ann Rinaldi) 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	An Unlikely Friendship(By: Ann Rinaldi) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	Come Juneteenth(By: Ann Rinaldi) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	The Ever-After Bird(By: Ann Rinaldi) 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	The Letter Writer(By: Ann Rinaldi) 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Leigh Ann's Civil War(By: Ann Rinaldi) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2008–2014)

The I, Q series comprises six adventure novels published between 2008 and 2014, written by Roland Smith and co-authored with Michael P. Spradlin on the final three installments. The complete series should be read in publication order, beginning with Independence Hall and concluding with Alcatraz. This finished series blends literary fiction and young adult elements across its entries, which are centered around historical American landmarks and locations.

Start with Independence Hall, the first of 6 books in the I, Q series.

#	Title
1	Independence Hall 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The White House 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Kitty Hawk 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Alamo(With: Michael P. Spradlin) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Windy City(With: Michael P. Spradlin) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Alcatraz(With: Michael P. Spradlin) 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (1995–1999)

Roland Smith's Jacob Lansa trilogy consists of three complete novels published between 1995 and 1999. These young adult adventure stories should be read in publication order, beginning with Thunder Cave, followed by Jaguar, and concluding with The Last Lobo. The series is a finished work that concludes with its third book.

Start with Thunder Cave and read in order.

#	Title
1	Thunder Cave 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Jaguar 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Last Lobo 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2004–2014)

The Marty and Grace series by Roland Smith comprises four complete young adult adventure novels published between 2004 and 2014. Begin with Cryptid Hunters, followed by Jungle Hunters, Tentacles, Chupacabra, and Mutation in publication order. These books should be read sequentially as they follow the ongoing adventures of their protagonists.

Start with Cryptid Hunters / Jungle Hunters, the first of 4 books in the Marty and Grace series.

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1	Cryptid Hunters / Jungle Hunters 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Tentacles 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Chupacabra 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Mutation 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

10 books (1990–1998)

Roland Smith's completed non-fiction series comprises ten books published between 1990 and 1998, exploring wildlife and animals in their natural habitats and zoo settings. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Sea Otter Rescue and progressing through titles covering diverse subjects from primates and snakes to whales, red wolves, and elephants. Each standalone book examines different species and environments, making the collection suitable for young readers interested in zoology and animal behavior. The series concluded in 1998 with In the Forest with the Elephants.

Start with Sea Otter Rescue, the first of 10 books in the Non-Fiction series.

#	Title
1	Sea Otter Rescue 1990Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Primates in the Zoo 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Snakes in the Zoo 1992Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Inside the Zoo Nursery 1993Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Cats in the Zoo 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises in the Zoo 1994Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	African Elephants 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Journey of the Red Wolf 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Vultures 1997Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	In the Forest with the Elephants 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

4 books (2007–2020)

Roland Smith's Peak series consists of four complete books published between 2007 and 2020 that should be read in publication order. The series includes Peak, The Edge, Ascent, and Descent, following a connected narrative across the four installments. This young adult adventure series combines literary fiction with Smith's characteristic blend of storytelling and exploration themes.

Start with Peak, the first of 4 books in the Peak series.

#	Title
1	Peak 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Edge 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Ascent 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Descent 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2011–2011)

4 books (1999–2020)

Roland Smith's four standalone novels span two decades from 1999 to 2020, each offering independent stories that can be read in any order but are best experienced in publication sequence: Sasquatch, Elephant Run, Hijack Over Weaver's Needle, and The Switch. This complete series blends Smith's interests in literary fiction, young adult storytelling, and real-world narrative across diverse adventures and settings. Each book functions as its own narrative world, making the series ideal for readers who enjoy self-contained stories rather than serialized plots.

Start with Sasquatch, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#	Title
1	Sasquatch 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Elephant Run 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Hijack Over Weaver's Needle 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Switch 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2010–2012)

Roland Smith's Storm Runners trilogy consists of three action-packed novels published between 2010 and 2012. The series follows the adventures of young protagonists navigating dangerous natural disasters and environmental challenges across its complete three-book arc. Reading the series in publication order—beginning with Storm Runners, followed by The Surge and Eruption—allows readers to experience the interconnected narrative and character development as originally intended. This young adult series combines Smith's trademark blend of literary storytelling with thrilling real-world adventure scenarios.

Start with Storm Runners and read in order.

#	Title
1	Storm Runners 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Surge 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Eruption 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

6 books (2011–2013)

The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers is a six-book young adult adventure series published between 2011 and 2013, written by multiple authors including Roland Smith, Jude Watson, Gordon Korman, Peter Lerangis, Linda Sue Park, and David Baldacci. The series is complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with A King's Ransom. Each installment continues the ongoing conflict between rival factions, with the final book, Day of Doom, concluding the arc.

Start with A King's Ransom(By: Jude Watson), the first of 6 books in the The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers series.

#	Title
1	A King's Ransom(By: Jude Watson) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Medusa Plot(By: Gordon Korman) 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Shatterproof 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Dead of Night(By: Peter Lerangis) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Trust No One(By: Linda Sue Park) 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Day of Doom(By: David Baldacci) 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2024–2025)

The Wildes is an ongoing young adult series by Roland Smith comprising three books released between 2024 and 2025. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with The Amazon, followed by Captivity, and The Vaquita. With new installments planned, this is an ideal entry point for readers seeking contemporary fiction that explores adventure and environmental themes.

Start with The Amazon and read in order.

#	Title
1	The Amazon 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Captivity 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Vaquita 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2001–2005)

This complete young adult series by Roland Smith consists of two books published between 2001 and 2005. The novels should be read in publication order, beginning with Zach's Lie followed by Jack's Run. Both entries are standalone yet connected, offering literary fiction suitable for teen readers.

Start with Zach's Lie and read in order.

#	Title
1	Zach's Lie 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Jack's Run 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible