Book Series · 3 Books

Blast to the Past Books

In order from Lincoln's Legacy to Ben Franklin's Fame.

The Blast to the Past series is a set of 3 chapter books by Stacia Deutsch and Rhody Cohon, published between 2005 and 2006. Written for ages 7–10, most books run about 130 pages.

Lincoln's Legacy
King's Courage
Ben Franklin's Fame
Lincoln's Legacy
King's Courage
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Lincoln's Legacy
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$674
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2005

Lincoln's Legacy

By Stacia Deutsch, Rhody Cohon, David Wenzel (Illustrator)

Can kids convince Lincoln to write the Emancipation Proclamation before time runs out?

128 pages
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Summary: Abigail and her classmates face a daunting mission: travel back in time to persuade a disheartened Abraham Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. With only two hours and a time-travel device, they must ensure history unfolds as it should. Will they succeed in changing Lincoln's mind and securing freedom for countless lives, or will their efforts fall short? Dive into this thrilling adventure where the past hangs in the balance and every second counts.
In reading order

Blast to the Past Series

3 books · Published 2005–2006

#1
#1 in Series
Sale price
$674

Lincoln's Legacy

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2005

Can kids convince Lincoln to write the Emancipation Proclamation before time runs out?

Sale price
$574

King's Courage

Chapter Book · 2005

Can kids inspire a leader to march for civil rights?

#6

Ben Franklin's Fame

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2006

Time-traveling kids race to stop history's unraveling after Benjamin Franklin quits.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Blast to the Past series?

There are 3 books in the Blast to the Past series. It began with Lincoln's Legacy in 2005, and the newest book, Ben Franklin's Fame, was published in 2006.

What order should you read the Blast to the Past books in?

Start with Lincoln's Legacy and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Blast to the Past books best for?

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

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Blast to the Past to life.

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Stacia Deutsch

Author
02

Rhody Cohon

Author
03

National Geographic Learning

Author
04

David Wenzel

Illustrator

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