Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Life in Colonial America | 1963 | Robert Leckie | Buy |
| 2 | The Story of World War II | 1964 | Robert Leckie | Buy |
| 3 | American Heroes of the 20th Century | 1967 | Robert Leckie | Buy |
| 4 | The Landmark History of the American People, 2 Volumes | 1968 | Robert Leckie | Buy |
| 5 | Great American Battles | 1968 | Robert Leckie | Buy |
| 6 | Americans to the Moon | 1970 | Robert Leckie | Buy |
| 7 | The Story Of Football | 1973 | Robert Leckie | Buy |
| 8 | The Landmark History of the American People, Volume 1: From Plymouth to the West | 2012 | Robert Leckie | Buy |
The Landmark Giant series was a line of oversized children’s history books that covered major topics in American history and culture. Robert Leckie contributed eight volumes, ranging from Life in Colonial America (1963) to The Story Of Football (1973). The books presented historical subjects in formats designed for young readers, with Leckie’s storytelling skills making complex events accessible.
Leckie’s contributions covered a wide range of subjects: military history in The Story of World War II and Great American Battles, biography in American Heroes of the 20th Century, and even the space program in Americans to the Moon. The Landmark History of the American People was his most ambitious entry, providing a comprehensive overview of American history in two volumes. These books brought Leckie’s expertise to a younger audience and remain collectible among fans of mid-century children’s publishing.