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American War Library; Cold War (Lucent) Books in Order

2 books by Craig E. Blohm. Reading level: Grades 10.6–11. Upper Grades (Ages 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. American War Library; Cold War (Lucent) (2 books by Craig E. Blohm) lands at reading level Grades 10.6–11, with average content intensity 3/5. 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.

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Books
Grades 10.6–11
Reading Level
3/5
Avg. Intensity
UG
Upper Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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2
First book Latest book

American War Library; Cold War (Lucent) Reading Order

# Title Reading Level Content
1 An uneasy peace, 1945-1980
Craig E. Blohm
Level 10-11 Moderate
2 Weapons of peace
Craig E. Blohm
Level 11 Moderate

Questions about the American War Library; Cold War (Lucent) series

What reading level is the American War Library; Cold War (Lucent) series?
The American War Library; Cold War (Lucent) series by Craig E. Blohm is at a Grades 10.6–11 reading level (average Grade 10.8). Intended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). There are 2 books in the series.
What order should I read the American War Library; Cold War (Lucent) books?
The reading-order table above lists all 2 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 American War Library; Cold War (Lucent) series appropriate for?
The American War Library; Cold War (Lucent) series is recommended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). The average content intensity is 3/5. 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.