Book Series · 5 Books

Blast Back! Books

In order from The American Revolution to The Civil Rights Movement.

The Blast Back! series is a set of 5 chapter books by Nancy Ohlin, published between 2016 and 2017. Written for ages 7–10, most books run about 110 pages.

The American Revolution
The Great Wall of China
The Space Race
The Civil Rights Movement
The American Revolution
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The American Revolution
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$574
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016

The American Revolution

By Nancy Ohlin, Adam Larkum (Illustrator)

Uncover the hidden stories of the American Revolution.

112 pages· 4,532 words· Est. 38 min read
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Summary: Travel back to the American Revolution and explore the untold stories of the era. Discover how George Washington led a secretive spy network and learn about the brave women who fought as soldiers. This captivating journey reveals the everyday lives of colonists and the surprising roles they played in shaping history. With intriguing facts and humorous illustrations, this book offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal time. What secrets will you uncover about the revolution that changed a nation?
The complete set

Blast Back! Series

5 books · Published 2016–2017

Series
Sale price
$574

The American Revolution

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016

Uncover the hidden stories of the American Revolution.

The Titanic

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016

Uncover the real-life mysteries and stories aboard the Titanic.

The Great Wall of China

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

Uncover the secrets of the Great Wall's creation and endurance.

Sale price
$574

The Space Race

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

Uncover the secrets of the Space Race and its surprising twists.

Sale price
$574

The Civil Rights Movement

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

Uncover the hidden stories and pivotal moments of the Civil Rights Movement.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Blast Back! series?

There are 5 books in the Blast Back! series. It began with The American Revolution in 2016, and the newest book, The Civil Rights Movement, was published in 2017.

What ages are the Blast Back! books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Blast Back! book is the longest?

The Civil Rights Movement is the longest book in the series at 5,192 words (112 pages).

Which Blast Back! book is the shortest?

The Great Wall of China is the shortest at 4,124 words (112 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Blast Back! to life.

01

Nancy Ohlin

Author
02

Adam Larkum

Illustrator
03

Roger Simó

Illustrator

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