American Adventure books in order

The American Adventure series is a forty-five-volume children's historical fiction collection covering American history from the Mayflower through the twentieth century.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The American Revolution 1997 Loree Lough Buy
2 Fire by Night 1998 Loree Lough Buy
3 The Streetcar Riots 1998 Loree Lough Buy
4 Fight for Freedom 1998 Loree Lough Buy
5 Prelude to War 1998 Loree Lough Buy
6 Smallpox Strikes! 1998 Loree Lough Buy
7 Centennial Celebration 1998 Loree Lough Buy
8 Boston Revolts! 1998 Loree Lough Buy
9 The Mayflower Adventure 1998 Loree Lough Buy
10 Plymouth Pioneers 1998 Loree Lough Buy
11 Queen Anne’s War 1998 Loree Lough Buy
12 Danger in the Harbor 1998 Loree Lough Buy
13 The American Victory 1998 Loree Lough Buy
14 Adventure in the Wilderness: The Journey to Cincinnati’s Frontier 1999 Loree Lough N/A
15 The Great Mill Explosion 1998 Loree Lough Buy
16 Chicago World’s Fair 1998 Loree Lough Buy
17 Trouble on the Ohio River 1998 Loree Lough Buy
18 Escape from Slavery 1998 Loree Lough Buy
19 Women Win the Vote 1998 Loree Lough Buy
20 Dream Seekers 1998 Loree Lough Buy
21 Riot in the Night 1998 Loree Lough N/A
22 The Boston Massacre 1998 Loree Lough Buy
23 Time for Battle 1998 Loree Lough Buy
24 Danger on the Railroad 1998 Loree Lough Buy
25 Lights for Minneapolis 1998 Loree Lough Buy
26 The Rebel Spy 1998 Loree Lough Buy
27 War’s End 1998 Loree Lough Buy
28 Enemy Or Friend? 1998 Loree Lough Buy
29 A Better Bicycle 1998 Loree Lough Buy
30 The Great War 1998 Loree Lough Buy
31 Marching with Sousa 1998 Loree Lough Buy
32 Clash With The Newsboys 1998 Loree Lough Buy
33 Battling the Klan 1998 Loree Lough Buy
34 Adventure in the Wilderness 1998 Loree Lough Buy
35 Cincinnati Epidemic 1998 Loree Lough Buy
36 The New Citizen 1998 Loree Lough Buy
37 The Flu Epidemic 1998 Loree Lough Buy
38 Changing Times 1999 Loree Lough Buy
39 Starting Over 1999 Loree Lough Buy
40 Black Tuesday 1999 Loree Lough Buy
41 Rumblings of War 1999 Loree Lough Buy
42 The Great Depression 1999 Loree Lough Buy
43 War Strikes 1999 Loree Lough Buy
44 The American Adventure Set 1999 Loree Lough Buy
45 Coming Home 1999 Loree Lough Buy

The American Adventure series is a massive forty-five-volume children’s historical fiction project published between 1997 and 1999. The books trace American history from the Mayflower (“The Mayflower Adventure”) through the twentieth century (“Coming Home”), with each volume following young characters living through major historical events.

The series covers the American Revolution, the Civil War (“Escape from Slavery,” “Fight for Freedom”), westward expansion, industrialization (“The Great Mill Explosion,” “Lights for Minneapolis”), and both World Wars (“The Great War,” “War Strikes”). The rapid publication schedule, with dozens of books appearing in 1998 alone, made the series a comprehensive resource for young readers interested in American history told through accessible, character-driven stories.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the American Adventure series?

There are 45 books in the American Adventure series, published between 1997 and 1999.

What is the first book in the American Adventure series?

The first book in the American Adventure series is The American Revolution, published in 1997.

What is the American Adventure series about?

The series is a forty-five-book collection of children’s historical fiction that traces American history through the eyes of young characters. The books cover major events from the colonial period through the twentieth century, including the Revolution, Civil War, and both World Wars.

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