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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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Non-Fiction series? Start with "Submarine!" (1952) and follow publication order through all 8 books.
The complete Non-Fiction reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Submarine!
1952
Around the World Submerged
1962
Wreck of the Memphis
1966
Keepers of the Sea
1983
The United States Navy: 200 Years
1986
Scapegoats
1995
Salt and Steel
1999
From Annapolis to Scapa Flow
2002
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