Historical Fiction:
- The Girl Who Ran for President: Clementina Rindge and Her Fight for the Right to Vote (2008)
- Amelia's Quest: A Novel about Amelia Earhart (2007)
- The Prince and the Page: A Novel about the Life of Sir Walter Raleigh (2006)
Picture Books:
- The Little Ships (2007)
- Sarah's New Day (2005)
- The Lighthouse Keeper's Cat (2004)
- The Christmas Box (2003)
Non-Fiction:
- When America First Went West (2010)
- New England: People, Places, and Cultures (2008)
- In The Time of the Vikings: A Look at Scandinavia from A.D. 800 to A.D. 1200 (1996)
- The Family Story: A Kid's Guide for Building a Family Tree (1989)
Dorothy Chapin Carrier's books have been praised for their ability to captivate young readers and bring history to life. She was also honored with several awards for her writing, including the National Council for the Social Studies Award and the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) Honor Award.