What reading level is the Before They Were President series?

The Before They Were President series by Michael Rajczak is at a Grades 4.6–5.6 reading level (average Grade 5.2). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 9 books in the series.

What order should I read the Before They Were President books?

The Before They Were President series has 9 books in order: 1. Before Barack Obama Was President, 2. Before Franklin D. Roosevelt Was President, 3. Before George Washington Was President, 4. Before John Adams Was President, 5. Before Ronald Reagan Was President, and 4 more.

What age is the Before They Were President series appropriate for?

The Before They Were President series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1.1/5.

Before They Were President Books in Order

9 books by Michael Rajczak. Reading level: Grades 4.6–5.6. Lower Grades (Ages 5–8).

Content Intensity Across the Series

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Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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Before They Were President Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Before Barack Obama Was President Julia McDonnell	Level 5-6	Gentle
2	Before Franklin D. Roosevelt Was President Michael Rajczak	Level 5-6	Mild
3	Before George Washington Was President Janey Levy	Level 5-6	Gentle
4	Before John Adams Was President M. H. Seeley	Level 5-6	Gentle
5	Before Ronald Reagan Was President Therese M. Shea	Level 5-6	Gentle
6	Before Teddy Roosevelt Was President Therese Shea	Level 4-5	Gentle
7	Before Thomas Jefferson Was President Michael Rajczak	Level 5-6	Gentle
8	Before Ulysses S. Grant Was President Mark Harasymiw	Level 5-6	Gentle
9	Young Abraham Lincoln Theresa Morlock	Level 5-6	Gentle