Ann Graham Gaines

  • 14

    Catalog books

  • 7

    Works

  • 1995 to 2020

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Ann Graham Gaines writes concise, accessible nonfiction aimed at young readers and general audiences. Her books range from brief profiles of pioneering women in sports to a clear account of the Louisiana Purchase, focusing on key events, figures, and their impact in compact, readable chapters.

Across titles such as Spirit of America, Gaines favors straightforward narration and contextual detail that highlight historical significance without excess. Her work emphasizes clarity and relevance, guiding readers through turning points in American history and notable firsts in athletics with steady, informative prose.

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Author At A Glance

Best known for: Short, accessible history books • American history topics for young readers • Profiles of notable firsts in sports

Genres and themes: Children's history • American history • Biographical sketches • Sports history

Who this author is best for: Clear, concise introductions to historical events and figures for middle-grade readers and classroom use.

Start with her illustrated, age-appropriate overviews—look for classroom editions and library copies for durable formats.

Top Books To Start With

  1. The Louisiana Purchase in American History (In American History)

    Enslow Pub Inc • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2000 • 128 pages.

  2. Spirit of America

    Child's World • 2002 • commitment varies by edition

    It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

  3. Sports & Athletics (Female Firsts in Their Fields)

    Facts on File • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1999 • 64 pages.

  4. Confederacy and the Civil War in American history

    Enslow Publishers • 2000 • quick commitment

    readers who want a faster first book

  5. Jim Bowie: Hero of the Alamo (Historical American Biographies)

    Enslow Pub Inc • 2000 • quick commitment

  6. Panama Canal in American history

    Enslow Pub Inc • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1999 • 128 pages.

  7. George Washington

    Child's World, Incorporated, The • 2008 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2008 • 48 pages.

  8. James Monroe

    Child's World, Incorporated, The • 2008 • quick commitment

  9. Spirit of America: Our Presidents, Set B (Spirit of America: Our Presidents)

    Child's World • 2002 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2002.

  10. Spirit of America: Our Presidents, Set E (Spirit of America: Our Presidents)

    Child's World • 2002 • commitment varies by edition

    readers who want one of the clearer starting points on this page

How The Picks Compare

  • The Louisiana Purchase in American History (In American History) gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Spirit of America leans later in the catalog.
  • Sports & Athletics (Female Firsts in Their Fields) is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from The Louisiana Purchase in American History (In American History).

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