All-Time Worst Disasters Books in Order
All-Time Worst Disasters is a 4-book series by Susan E. Hamen for ages 9–12, at a grade 5 reading level, with mild content (HootRated intensity 2/5).
- Books
- 4
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Mild
- HootRated 2/5
All-Time Worst Disasters Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most All-Time Worst Disasters books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 Worst Earthquakes of All Time 2019 | Level 5 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 2 | 12 Worst Health Disasters of All Time 2019 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 3 | 12 Worst Human-Made Disasters of All Time 2019 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 4 | 12 Worst Hurricanes of All Time 2019 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. All-Time Worst Disasters (4 books by Susan E. Hamen) lands at a grade 5 reading level, with average content intensity 2/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
All All-Time Worst Disasters Books
12 Worst Earthquakes of All Time
Susan E. Hamen
12 Worst Earthquakes of All Time
Susan E. Hamen
12 Worst Health Disasters of All Time
Susan E. Hamen
12 Worst Health Disasters of All Time
Susan E. Hamen
12 Worst Human-Made Disasters of All Time
Susan E. Hamen
12 Worst Human-Made Disasters of All Time
Susan E. Hamen
12 Worst Hurricanes of All Time
Susan E. Hamen
12 Worst Hurricanes of All Time
Susan E. Hamen
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Questions about the All-Time Worst Disasters series
- What reading level is the All-Time Worst Disasters series?
- All-Time Worst Disasters books are at a grade 5 reading level (average grade level 5.1), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 4 books in the series.
- What order should I read the All-Time Worst Disasters books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most All-Time Worst Disasters books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: 12 Worst Earthquakes of All Time (2019); 12 Worst Health Disasters of All Time (2019); 12 Worst Human-Made Disasters of All Time (2019); 12 Worst Hurricanes of All Time (2019).
- What age is the All-Time Worst Disasters series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends All-Time Worst Disasters for ages 9–12. Content is mild (HootRated intensity 2/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.