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The Ultimate I Survived Series Book List

Do you and your students love I Survived? We thought so! This March, enter to win a special 20-book boxed set including a signed book plate by author Lauren Tarshis.

By Scholastic Editors
March 17, 2025

Calling all I Survived fans! Click here to enter to win a 20-book I Survived boxed set that includes a signed book plate by author Lauren Tarshis! All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET on 3/25/25. (See full rules here.)

Bring history to life for readers in grades 2 to 7 with the I Survived book series!

History is far more relatable to students when it's told through the eyes of characters their age. From the battlefields of the American Revolution and the Civil War to natural disasters like the Wellington AvalancheHurricane Galveston, and beyond, there's a subject or time period sure to spark the interest of any student in this New York Times best-selling series.

I Survived fans will love diving into the special edition of the first book of the series (on shelves March 4!). I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (Special Edition: I Survived #1) features a new letter from the author and 80 pages of full-color bonus content, including a tour of the Titanic's first-class decks and historical photos of the ship and passengers. Pre-order your copy today.

Plus, share the recent thrilling installment with students: I Survived the Black Death. This 24th book in the series tells the story of how one girl finds incredible hope amid illness and grief.

You can further engage students with the I Survived graphic novel adaptations, that bring the books to vivid life. That includes the latest title in this gripping series, I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919, available for sale on March 4! Caught in the flood, Carmen must fight for her life — the life that she and Papa built together in America. But where will she find the strength?

What's more, don't miss the I Survived True Stories collection, a thrilling nonfiction exploration of five true stories.

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Ten-year-old George's life changes forever when a terrible boom shakes the first-class storage cabin of the ship he's crossing the ocean on, the famous Titanic. Will he survive to tell the tale?

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It's the summer of 1916, and ten-year-old Chet Roscow is captivated by the Great White shark attacks plaguing the Atlantic Coast. Then one day, swimming with his friends, Chet sees something in the water.

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I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 (#3)

Grades 4 - 6
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The horror of Hurricane Katrina is brought vividly to life in this fictional account of a boy, a dog, and the storm of the century.

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70 years later, the bombing of Pearl Harbor comes to life for a new generation of readers.

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The Great Earthquake of 1906 destroyed 500 blocks of San Francisco in one minue. Leo's world is shaken—literally—and now every second could mean the difference between life and death.

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On the day that shocked the world, one boy just wants to find his dad. This book is a powerful addition to the gripping I Survived series.

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Come along with Thomas, a slave in South Carolina, as he tries to survive the chaos of the Civil War and one of its most harrowing battles.

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Visiting his dad's hometown in Japan four months after his father's death was hard enough for Ben. And life becomes even harder when an earthquake rocks the coastal village in Japan, and Ben and his family are pulled apart by one of the most epic tsuamis of all time.

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I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 (#9)

Grades 4 - 6
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Will a young Jewish boy in Poland survive in one of the darkest periods in history?

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During the infamous eruption of Mount Vesuvius, one boy struggles to escape. Can he survive one of the most devastating disasters of ancient times?

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As the great city of Chicago burns, one young boy struggles to stay alive.

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Eleven-year-old Dexter has always wanted to see a tornado up close, so when he gets the incredible opportunity to go storm chasing with a pro, he jumps at the chance. But when the tornado suddenly shifts directions, Dexter's bravery is about to get seriously tested.

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In May of 1937, a massive German airship caught fire while attempting to land in New Jersey. One young boy finds himself in the middle of this historic disaster that killed 35 people.

It was one of the most beautiful mountains in America—but what many don't know is that this peaceful mountain had an explosive past. Join eleven-year-old Sally Tanner on the day she finds herself in the middle of the deadlist volcanic eruption in U.S. history.

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It's 1776 and the Revolutionary War is raging as the colonists fight for freedom from Great Britain. Will eleven-year-old Nathaniel Knox find his father and get out alive?

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John never wanted to move to the wide-open prairie. He's a city kid, not a tough pioneer! But his inner strength is seriously tested when he finds himself trapped in the blinding snow, the wind like a giant crushing hammer, pounding him over and over again. Will John ever find his way home?

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History's most exciting and terrifying events come to life in these stories of amazing kids and how they survived.

 

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The battle of D-Day, one of history's most exciting and terrifying events, comes to life in this amazing story of survival.

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A young girl fights to survive when a killer wave of molasses strikes a crowded Boston neighborhood in 1919.

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California continues to be ravaged by devastating wildfires. This heart-pounding story tells of two children who battle the terrifying flames and -- despite the destruction -- find hope in the ashes.

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More than a century later, the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 is still America's deadliest disaster. This story of one child who survives the horrible event churns with page-turning action and bold hope.

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When a lightning storm strikes a mountain, a ten-foot-high wave of snow comes barreling down! Exciting historical fiction brought to life from the perspective of a girl who was there… and survived.

Come along as a child fights to survive the largest and most powerful recorded earthquake in US history!

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The Black Death was a pandemic of unimaginable propotions, taking the lives of 75 - 200 million people worldwide. Lauren Tarshis's story of one girl surviving the plague pulses with terror, action, and hope.

Graphic Novels

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Told in graphic novel form, ten-year-old George's life changes forever when a terrible boom shakes the first-class storage cabin of the ship he's crossing the ocean on, the famous Titanic. Will he survive to tell the tale?

Now in graphic novel form! It's the summer of 1916, and ten-year-old Chet Roscow is captivated by the Great White shark attacks plaguing the Atlantic Coast. Then one day, swimming with his friends, Chet sees something in the water.

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Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, I Survived graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages.

 

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It's a bright, beautiful day in New York. But just as Lucas arrives at his uncle's firehouse, everything changes -- and nothing will ever be the same again. Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in bold graphic novels.

No grizzly has ever killed a human in Glacier National Park before... until tonight. Eleven-year-old Melody Vega and her family come to Glacier every year. Mel loves it here - the beautiful landscapes and wildlife make it easy to forget her real-world troubles. But this year is different. With Mom gone, every moment in the park is a reminder of the past.

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Thrilling graphic novel adaptations of the bestselling "I Survived" series!

Could an entire city really burn to the ground? One brave boy finds out in this graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Cassie Anderson.

Nathaniel Fox never imagined he'd find himself in the middle of a blood-soaked battlefield, fighting for his life. He's only eleven years old! He's barely paid attention to the troubles between America and England. Instead, he's been worked to the bone by his cruel uncle. Soon the British invade -- and nothing goes as planned. Can Nate survive the war's biggest battle yet?

Paul Colbert's French village has been under Nazi control for years. His Jewish best friend has disappeared. Food is scarce. And there doesn't seem to be anything Paul can do to make things better. Then Paul finds an American paratrooper stuck in a tree. When Paul helps the soldier, he discovers a secret resistance movement-and he learns the Allies have a plan to crush the Nazis. But first, the resistance needs Paul's help.

No one in the bustling city of Pompeii worries when the ground trembles beneath their feet. The beast under the mountain Vesuvius, high above the city, wakes up angry sometimes-and always goes back to sleep. But Marcus is afraid. He knows something is terribly wrong-and his father, who trusts science more than mythical beasts, agrees. When Vesuvius explodes into a huge cloud of ash and rocks that fall from the sky like rain, will they have time to escape-and survive the epic destruction of Pompeii?

True Stories

The New York Times-bestselling I Survived series expands to include this thrilling nonfiction exploration of five true stories of survival from some of history's greatest disasters. Stories include "The Children's Blizzard, 1888"; "The Titanic Disaster, 1912"; "The Great Boston Molasses Flood, 1919"; "The Japanese Tsunami, 2011"; and "The Henryville Tornado, 2012."

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From 14-year-old Joseph Dunn who was the lone survivor of the Shark Attacks of 1916, to 9-year-old Mike Kramer who, with the help of his quick-thinking parents, survived the Peshtigo fire of 1871 (which took place on the very same day in history as the Great Chicago Fire!), to the 13-year-old girl who survived a terrifying attack by a box jellyfish, this is a collection of unforgettable narrative non-fiction stories of unimaginable destruction - and, against all odds, survival.

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The Tri-State Tornado of 1925 was the deadliest tornado strike in American history, tearing through three states and killing 700 people. Almost a century later, the Joplin Tornado was a mile-wide monster that nearly destroyed the heart of a vibrant city. The author of the New York Times best-selling I Survived series now brings you the vivid and true stories of two young people who survived these terrifying twisters, along with fascinating facts about tornadoes and profiles of the well-respected scientists and storm chasers who study them.

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The author of the New York Times bestselling I Survived series shares four thrilling true stories of animals who have faced disaster-and come through. You'll meet courageous animals and also inspiring humans who show how we can help protect the creatures who share our precious Earth.