Book Series · 4 Books

Guts & Glory Books

In order from The American Civil War to The American Revolution.

The Guts & Glory series is a set of 4 chapter books by Ben Thompson, published between 2014 and 2017. Written for ages 8–13, most books run about 350 pages.

The American Civil War
The Vikings
World War II
The American Revolution
The American Civil War
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The American Civil War
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$958
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

The American Civil War

By Ben Thompson, C. M. Butzer (Illustrator)

Uncover daring missions and epic battles of the American Civil War.

352 pages· 46,862 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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Summary: Dive into the American Civil War's thrilling tales of bravery and espionage. Experience daring cavalry rides and covert missions through vivid storytelling. Discover both epic battles and hidden moments that shaped history. Perfect for young history enthusiasts, this book brings the past to life with true stories of courage and adventure. Will you uncover the secrets of this fascinating conflict?
The complete set

Guts & Glory Series

4 books · Published 2014–2017

Series
Sale price
$958

The American Civil War

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Uncover daring missions and epic battles of the American Civil War.

The Vikings

Picture Book · 2015

Uncover the fierce world of Vikings, where heroes and villains clash in epic tales.

World War II

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016

Uncover the epic battles and secret missions that defined World War II.

The American Revolution

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2017

Uncover daring acts and secret missions in the American Revolution's thrilling history.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Guts & Glory series?

There are 4 books in the Guts & Glory series. It began with The American Civil War in 2014, and the newest book, The American Revolution, was published in 2017.

What ages are the Guts & Glory books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Guts & Glory book is the longest?

World War II (Book #3) is the longest book in the series at 57,053 words (400 pages).

Which Guts & Glory book is the shortest?

The Vikings is the shortest at 45,894 words.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Guts & Glory to life.

01

Ben Thompson

Author
02

C. M. Butzer

Illustrator

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