Non-Fiction Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Non-Fiction books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Spring Comes to the Ocean
Buy on Amazon1966
The American Walk Book: An Illustrated Guide To The Country's Major Historic And Natural Walking Trails From New England To The Pacific Coast
Buy on Amazon1978
The Journey Inward
Buy on Amazon1982
The Wild, Wild Cookbook: A Guide for Young Wild-Food Foragers
Buy on Amazon1982
Exploring the Out-Of-Doors
Buy on Amazon1983
How to Talk to Your Dog
Buy on Amazon1986
How to Talk to Your Cat
Buy on Amazon1986
Everglades Wildguide: The Natural History of Everglades National Park, Florida
Buy on Amazon1988
Acorn Pancakes, Dandelion Salad, and 38 Other Wild Recipes
Buy on Amazon1995
The Tarantula in My Purse and 172 Other Wild Pets: True-Life Stories to Read Aloud
Buy on Amazon1996
Incredible Animal Adventures
Buy on Amazon1999
Pocket Guide to the Outdoors: Based on My Side of the Mountain
Buy on Amazon2009
Galápagos George
Buy on Amazon2014
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. Spring Comes to the Ocean (1966), 2. The American Walk Book: An Illustrated Guide To The Country's Major Historic And Natural Walking Trails From New England To The Pacific Coast (1978), 3. The Journey Inward (1982), 4. The Wild, Wild Cookbook: A Guide for Young Wild-Food Foragers (1982), 5. Exploring the Out-Of-Doors (1983), and 8 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Jean Craighead George contains 13 books. The series began in 1966 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Jean Craighead George. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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