Are you looking for great travel books for kids, where they can discover more about our world through exciting adventures? Does your child like to read about far off destinations where the main characters go on thrilling adventures? Or do you and your child simply like to know more about a country or city that you may visit while on vacation, so that you know more of what to expect. This is where I’d like to help.
Discovering Great Series
When my own children began reading like crazy I was overwhelmed at first by which books I should buy. I didn’t know what series were good? And I had no clue as to what books would be worth it to buy. Fortunately, all of this began to change when my oldest was introduced to three different series in school: The Magic Tree House Series, Ranger in Time Series and Race the Wild. My kids were hooked! And I loved how they brought travel and historical events into an exciting story. All of the sudden I realized that this is what I had been wanting for my kids! I wanted my kids to learn about the world while enjoying good adventure books! Previously I had had no clue that series like these even existed! Now I knew I needed to find more!
Over the last eight years I have collected a wealth of these kid’s books regarding travel, world adventure, history, culture and more. And in the process I have come across some really incredible series! Each of these kid’s book series found engaging ways to combine adventures throughout the world while providing a little information, culture or history to children in exciting ways.
These are the books I want to share with you! And these are the books that I want to help you easily find for your child!
Fantastic Books for Kids to Discover the World!
Table of Contents
Best Series for Kids Ages 5-9
Best Series for Kids Ages 9-12
(+2 Great Books Series for Toddlers)
Great Books Series for Kids Ages 5-9
to Discover the World
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Magic Tree House
by Mary Pope Osborne Age 6-9
Our family loves the Magic Tree House series! Follow the adventures of Jack and Annie as they travel through time and space in their magic tree house to incredible destinations around the world. These books can be read individually but it is preferred to read them in order because there is an underlining mystery that progresses throughout the series of how their tree house came to be. This series contains so many incredible adventure books for kids. There are more than 80 books between the original Magic Tree House Series, the sequel Merlin’s Missions and in the Fact Tracker Books. And don’t worry if you just want to get one that’s on a topic that your child loves, because each book can be read on it’s own as well.
If you are interested, the first book in the series is Dinosaurs before Dark
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Magic Tree House #3
Magic Tree House #18
Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures
by Jeff Brown Age 7-10
Flat Stanley’s “Worldwide Adventures” are great adventure books for kids. Follow Flat Stanley in his travels and find out whether or not he can get out of some really tight situations in order to save the day.
If your child has not read any books in this series before then you might want to pick up the first book, Flat Stanley: His Original Adventure to find out here how he became flat and the adventure that started it all.
Ranger in Time
by Kate Messner Age 7-10
I love the Ranger in Time Book series! Here a time traveling dog (you’ll have to read the series to find out how) introduces children, in a gentle way, to different events and time periods of history. I really like how these books are told from the point of view of a dog. I think this makes learning about historical events fun, even for kids who normally don’t like history.
Race the Wild
by Kristin Earhart Age 7-10
The Race the Wild series are amazing adventure books for kids! Follow a team of kids on an actual race through wild habitats in different places all around the world. Kids will learn true facts about the wild creatures that live there and what dangers their habitats can hold. They will also discover how important teamwork and trust is in order to win the race.
Race the Wild #1
Race the Wild #2
Race the Wild #4
Race the Wild #6
Little House on the Prairie
by Laura Ingalls Wilder Ages 8 and up
I had to add this classic series to this list because even though you are probably already familiar with it, sometimes it’s hard to remember all of the classics that your child would probably love too. In this series, travel west across the United States in a covered wagon and discover life on the prairie. This is an amazing series that even my boys loved!
+ GREAT TRAVEL BOOKS FOR KIDS AGED 5-9
National Geographic Atlas Series
for Ages 4-8
National Geographic books do such a great job introducing kids to the world through beautiful pictures and fascinating facts. Here’s a few of the incredible books you can find in their series.
Living in…
by Chloe Perkins & Tom Woolley Age 5-7
This is a great Level 2 ready-to-read book for children learning about different countries around the world. In each book, follow a child growing up in their home country. Learn about their country’s culture, geography, loads of history and fun facts. Each book is well written and has fun illustrations that kids love. This series is also perfect if you will be traveling to one of these destinations or know someone who lives there.
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A Walk in …
by Salvatore Rubbino Age 5-8
This is a beautiful series that introduces children to three amazing cities by taking a walk. On this walk your child will discover the famous sites of these cities and learn a little bit about them. Another great thing about these books is that if your child is younger, you can read just the large print like a story but if your child is older then they can also read the smaller print which gives a lot of fascinating information about the city. This series is also perfect if you will be traveling to or know someone in these destinations.
Great Books Series for Kids Ages 9-12
to Discover the World
I Survived
by Lauren Tarshis Age 8-12
The I Survived series is a great series that introduces children to some pretty terrible events in history in a child friendly manner. (Due to the nature of the topics I placed this in the older child category, even though the books themselves are rated 8-12.) The I Survived books are fantastic to read before visiting a site or memorial of one of these tragic events or simply f your child just wants to understand more about different events in history.
Where is? Series
Ages 8-12
I absolutely Love this series! If you are wanting to find a book about practically any famous place, person, natural landform or event all around the world, you probably can find it in this kids book series! And even though they aren’t true adventure series, they are filled with great real adventures from actual famous people.
This series is great to read before traveling and perfect for homeschooling. I just love how they are filled with so many incredible facts, original photos and real-life adventures from real places and real heroes. This is a fantastic kids book series to learn about the world.
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Travels with Gannon and Wyatt
by Patti Wheeler & Keith Hemstreet Ages 9-12
Rick Riordan’s Series
This is the absolute favorite series in our house right now and for the past 2 years! It is actually 5 separate series that go together as one big story line. In total there are more than 20 books plus numerous side stories that support the main story line. With these books my kids have learned about Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Norse mythology as well as discovered many different places across the world in exciting adventures. When we travel, we love to visit the sites mentioned in these books as well. My children love being in the same spot where some serious action took place in these books. I highly recommend these books to anyone!
If you’re not ready to get the entire first boxed set, check out just the first book in this series here: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
+ GREAT TRAVEL BOOKS FOR KIDS AGED 9-12
Lonely Planet Kids Series
Age 9-12
Lonely Planet Kids has some really great books to help children learn more about the world. These are our favorites.
Best Kids Atlas
If you are looking for a good atlas for your child, check these top choices out! I love all of the amazing information that these books provide.
If you are traveling with toddlers or are looking for books to show small children more of the world, I also added a few of our favorite Travel Books for ages 0-4 years.
These books are perfect to use before, during and even after vacations to help your child understand more about where they traveled to.
They are also a great way to show your child the world from the comfort of your home.
Great Travel Books for Toddlers
to Discover the World
Good Night (Good Night Our World)
by Adam Gamble Age 0-4
I love this Good Night Series! For toddlers, these books are such a great way to introduce them to the world. Find books on almost any U.S. state, major city, national park, many countries around the world and even on topics that you might encounter when traveling (like flying or camping.) These books are great to read before travel and even make great souvenirs to read with your child later. Here are just a few of the many incredible places that you can visit with this amazing book series!
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All Aboard!
by Haily Meyers & Kevin Meyers Age 0-4
All Aboard is a fun board book series with minimal text and creative artwork that will let you explore the world with your young child. Find books on U.S. states, national parks and major cities throughout the world. These books are great to help young children learn more about the world and they make great gifts for families who love to travel.
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All Aboard!
Great Lakes (Seek & Find)
All Aboard!
Texas
All Aboard!
New York
I hope you enjoyed this list of the top series of adventure books for kids who love to travel across the world!
Please feel free to share in the comments section below any book series that your children love.
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