Joy Hakim

b. 1931

1 series 4 books in order 1 standalone book

Joy Hakim is a former teacher and newspaper reporter who created a ten-book series titled A History of US, published by Oxford University Press, which presents American history through a narrative style. The series spans from the first explorers crossing the Bering Strait to the presidency of Donald Trump and has been recognized with praise from notable figures such as historian David McCullough. It is designed to integrate history with reading instruction and has been used in educational settings to improve reading scores. A one-volume companion titled Freedom: A History of US was published alongside a PBS series narrated by Katie Couric and features contributions from Hollywood voices.

Born
1931
Known for
DISCOVERING LIFE'S STORY

Series by Joy Hakim

DISCOVERING LIFE'S STORY

3 books in order · 2025–2026

  1. Cover of Discovering Life's Story: Biology's Beginnings

    Discovering Life's Story: Biology's Beginnings

    2025 · Joy Hakim

    Trace the history of life science in the first of a four-part MITeen series by mega-best-selling author Joy Hakim, who brought us The History of US.…

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  2. Cover of Discovering Life's Story: The Evolution of an Idea

    Discovering Life's Story: The Evolution of an Idea

    2025 · Joy Hakim

    In the second volume of the Discovering Life’s Story series by best-selling author Joy Hakim, the theory of evolution takes hold—transforming ideas…

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  3. Cover of Discovering Life's Story: The Birth of Genetics

    Discovering Life's Story: The Birth of Genetics

    2026 · Joy Hakim

    Can we crack the code to life itself? In the third volume in the Discovering Life’s Story series, scientists compete to decipher the genetic…

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of A History of US-All the People 1945-1996 #10

    A History of US-All the People 1945-1996 #10

    1993

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Joy Hakim written?

We list 4 books by Joy Hakim across 1 series, published between 1993–2026 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Joy Hakim's books?

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