America the Beautiful, Third Series Books in Order
America the Beautiful, Third Series is a 6-book series by Jean F. Blashfield for ages 9+, at a grades 6–8 reading level, with gentle to very intense content (HootRated intensity 1–5 out of 5).
- Books
- 6
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to very intense
- HootRated 1–5 out of 5 · avg 2.5
America the Beautiful, Third Series Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most America the Beautiful, Third Series books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California 2007 · Tamra B. Orr, Tamra Orr | Level 7 | 11+ | Gentle |
| 2 | Alaska 2008 · Tamra B. Orr | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 3 | Maryland 2008 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 4 | Oklahoma 2008 · Tamra B. Orr | Level 7-8 | 13+ | Very Intense |
| 5 | Missouri 2009 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Intense |
| 6 | Iowa 2010 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Very Intense across 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. America the Beautiful, Third Series (6 books by Jean F. Blashfield) lands at a grades 6–8 reading level, with average content intensity 2.5/5. Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.
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 America the Beautiful, Third Series Books
California
Tamra B. Orr, Tamra Orr
California
Tamra B. Orr, Tamra Orr
Alaska
Tamra B. Orr
Alaska
Tamra B. Orr
Maryland
Jean F. Blashfield
Maryland
Jean F. Blashfield
Oklahoma
Tamra B. Orr
Oklahoma
Tamra B. Orr
Missouri
Jean F. Blashfield
Missouri
Jean F. Blashfield
Iowa
Jean F. Blashfield
Iowa
Jean F. Blashfield
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Questions about the America the Beautiful, Third Series series
- What reading level is the America the Beautiful, Third Series series?
- America the Beautiful, Third Series books are at a grades 6–8 reading level (average grade level 7.3), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9+. There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read the America the Beautiful, Third Series books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most America the Beautiful, Third Series books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: California (2007); Alaska (2008); Maryland (2008); Oklahoma (2008); Missouri (2009); and 1 more.
- What age is the America the Beautiful, Third Series series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends America the Beautiful, Third Series for ages 9+. Content is gentle to very intense (HootRated intensity 1–5 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.