Built for Success (Smart Apple Media) Books in Order
Built for Success (Smart Apple Media) is a 2-book series by Lonnie Bell for ages 9–12, at a grades 6–7 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 2
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
Built for Success (Smart Apple Media) Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Built for Success (Smart Apple Media) books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The story of Coca-Cola 2003 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | The Story of Ford 2003 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout 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. Built for Success (Smart Apple Media) (2 books by Lonnie Bell) lands at a grades 6–7 reading level, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
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 Built for Success (Smart Apple Media) Books
The story of Coca-Cola
Lonnie Bell
The story of Coca-Cola
Lonnie Bell
The Story of Ford
Lonnie Bell
The Story of Ford
Lonnie Bell
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Questions about the Built for Success (Smart Apple Media) series
- What reading level is the Built for Success (Smart Apple Media) series?
- Built for Success (Smart Apple Media) books are at a grades 6–7 reading level (average grade level 6.9), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Built for Success (Smart Apple Media) books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Built for Success (Smart Apple Media) books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: The story of Coca-Cola (2003); The Story of Ford (2003).
- What age is the Built for Success (Smart Apple Media) series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Built for Success (Smart Apple Media) for ages 9–12. Content is gentle (HootRated intensity 1/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.