All-Time Worst Disasters Books in Order
4 books by Susan E. Hamen. Reading level: Grades 5–5.2. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).
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 reading level Grades 5–5.2, with average content intensity 2/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges 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.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
All-Time Worst Disasters Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 Worst Earthquakes of All Time Susan E. Hamen | Level 5 | Mild |
| 2 | 12 Worst Health Disasters of All Time Susan E. Hamen | Level 5-6 | Mild |
| 3 | 12 Worst Human-Made Disasters of All Time Susan E. Hamen | Level 5-6 | Mild |
| 4 | 12 Worst Hurricanes of All Time Susan E. Hamen | Level 5-6 | Mild |
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
Questions about the All-Time Worst Disasters series
- What reading level is the All-Time Worst Disasters series?
- The All-Time Worst Disasters series by Susan E. Hamen is at a Grades 5–5.2 reading level (average Grade 5.1). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 4 books in the series.
- What order should I read the All-Time Worst Disasters books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 4 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
- What age is the All-Time Worst Disasters series appropriate for?
- The All-Time Worst Disasters series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 2/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.