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Battlefields Across America Books in Order

2 books by King, David C.. Reading level: Grades 8–8.5. 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. Battlefields Across America (2 books by King, David C.) lands at reading level Grades 8–8.5, 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 8–8.5
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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First book Latest book

Battlefields Across America Reading Order

# Title Reading Level Content
1 Lexington and Concord
King, David C.
Level 8-9 Moderate
2 Saratoga
King, David C.
Level 8 Moderate

Questions about the Battlefields Across America series

What reading level is the Battlefields Across America series?
The Battlefields Across America series by King, David C. is at a Grades 8–8.5 reading level (average Grade 8.2). Intended for Upper Grades (Ages 12+). There are 2 books in the series.
What order should I read the Battlefields Across America 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 Battlefields Across America series appropriate for?
The Battlefields Across America 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.