What reading level is the Baseball series?

The Baseball series by Michael E. Goodman is at a Grades 6.2–6.8 reading level (average Grade 6.5). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 11 books in the series.

What order should I read the Baseball books?

The Baseball series has 11 books in order: 1. The history of the Atlanta Braves, 2. The history of the Chicago Cubs, 3. The history of the Chicago White Sox, 4. The history of the Cincinnati Reds, 5. The history of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and 6 more.

What age is the Baseball series appropriate for?

The Baseball series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1/5.

Baseball Books in Order

11 books by Michael E. Goodman. Reading level: Grades 6.2–6.8. 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. Baseball (11 books by Michael E. Goodman) lands at reading level Grades 6.2–6.8, with average content intensity 1/5. 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.

Books

Grades 6.2–6.8

Reading Level

1/5

Avg. Intensity

Middle Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

Baseball Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	The history of the Atlanta Braves Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
2	The history of the Chicago Cubs Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
3	The history of the Chicago White Sox Richard Rambeck	Level 6-7	Gentle
4	The history of the Cincinnati Reds Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
5	The history of the Los Angeles Dodgers Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
6	The history of the Montreal Expos Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
7	The history of the New York Mets Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
8	The history of the Philadelphia Phillies Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
9	The history of the Pittsburgh Pirates Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
10	The history of the San Diego Padres Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle
11	The history of the San Francisco Giants Michael E. Goodman	Level 6-7	Gentle

Level 6-7 Gentle

Questions about the Baseball series

What reading level is the Baseball series?: The Baseball series by Michael E. Goodman is at a Grades 6.2–6.8 reading level (average Grade 6.5). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 11 books in the series.
What order should I read the Baseball books?: The reading-order table above lists all 11 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 Baseball series appropriate for?: The Baseball series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1/5. 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.