Book Series · 5 Books

Big Ideas That Changed the World Books

In order from Rocket to the Moon! to All Charged Up!.

The Big Ideas That Changed the World series is a set of 5 graphic novels by Don Brown, published between 1971 and 2024. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 130 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1498

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Rocket to the Moon!

By Don Brown

Discover the journey from ancient rockets to the moon landing.

136 pages· 6,202 words· Est. 1 hour read

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In reading order

Big Ideas That Changed the World Series

5 books · Published 1971–2024

#1 in Series

Graphic Nov.

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$1498

Rocket to the Moon!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Discover the journey from ancient rockets to the moon landing.

#2 in Series

Graphic Nov.

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$1398

Machines That Think!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

Explore the evolution of machines from ancient calculators to AI, transforming human creativity and capability.

#3 in Series

Graphic Nov.

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$1348

A Shot in the Arm!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1971

Explore the evolution of vaccines and their impact on humanity's fight against deadly diseases.

#4 in Series

Graphic Nov.

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$1398

We the People!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

Discover how democracy evolved from ancient times to shape today's world.

Series

Graphic Nov.

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$1498

All Charged Up!

Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2024

Discover the electrifying journey from ancient sparks to modern power.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Big Ideas That Changed the World series?

There are 5 books in the Big Ideas That Changed the World series. It began with Rocket to the Moon! in 2019, and the newest book, All Charged Up!, was published in 2024.