Book Series · 13 Books

If You Books

In order from If You Lived in Colonial Times to If You Lived During the Plimoth Thanksgiving.

The If You series is a set of 13 chapter books by Ellen Levine, published between 1964 and 2021. Written for ages 6–12, most books run about 80 pages.

If You Lived at the Time of the Great San Francisco Earthquake

If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution

If You Traveled on the Underground Railroad

If Your Name Was Changed at Ellis Island

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$799

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1964

If You Lived in Colonial Times

By Ann McGovern, June Otani (Illustrator)

Discover life in colonial New England: school, clothes, and consequences.

80 pages· 6,326 words· Est. 53 min read

Paperback

Summary: Step back into colonial New England, where daily life unfolds with unique challenges. What clothes would you wear? Would school be part of your routine? Explore the consequences of misbehavior in a world vastly different from today. Uncover the secrets of life between 1565 and 1776, where every choice shapes your survival and understanding of this historical era.

The complete set

If You Series

13 books · Published 1964–2021

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$799

If You Lived in Colonial Times

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1964

Discover life in colonial New England: school, clothes, and consequences.

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$858

If You Sailed on the Mayflower in 1620

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1969

Journey back to 1620 and experience life aboard the Mayflower.

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$759

If You Traveled West in a Covered Wagon

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1986

Journey west in a covered wagon, facing rivers, mountains, and the unknown.

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$699

If You Lived at the Time of the Great San Francisco Earthquake

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1987

Survive the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and its aftermath.

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$799

If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1987

Witness the heated debates and secrets behind the Constitution's creation.

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$699

If You Traveled on the Underground Railroad

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1988

Escape the chains of slavery on a perilous journey to freedom via the Underground Railroad.

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$699

If Your Name Was Changed at Ellis Island

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1993

Discover the journey and challenges faced by immigrants at Ellis Island.

If You Lived at the Time of the Civil War

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$799

If You Lived at the Time of the Civil War

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1994

Experience life during the Civil War. Would you witness battles or struggle for food?

If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution

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$699

If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1998

Experience the struggle for independence during the American Revolution.

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$1799

If You Hopped Like a Frog

Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 1999

Imagine leaping like a frog or lifting like an ant. Explore wild animal-human comparisons!

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If You Lived at the Time of Squanto

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006

Experience life as a Wampanoag child during a rare peace with settlers.

If You Lived When Women Won Their Rights

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$799

If You Lived When Women Won Their Rights

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2008

Discover the fight for women's rights from Seneca Falls to the 19th Amendment.

If You Lived During the Plimoth Thanksgiving

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$2184

If You Lived During the Plimoth Thanksgiving

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2021

Discover the true story behind the first Thanksgiving feast at Plimoth.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the If You series?

There are 13 books in the If You series. It began with If You Lived in Colonial Times in 1964, and the newest book, If You Lived During the Plimoth Thanksgiving, was published in 2021.