Career Biographies Books in Order
5 books by Jean F. Blashfield. Reading level: Grades 7.7–8.7. 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. Career Biographies (5 books by Jean F. Blashfield) lands at reading level Grades 7.7–8.7, with average content intensity 1.2/5. 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.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Career Biographies Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bill Gates Lucia Raatma | Level 7-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | Carl Sagan Jean F. Blashfield | Level 8-9 | Gentle |
| 3 | Colin Powell Alice K. Flanagan | Level 7-8 | Gentle |
| 4 | Leonard Bernstein Jean F. Blashfield | Level 8-9 | Gentle |
| 5 | Shirley Temple Black Jean F. Blashfield | Level 7-8 | Mild |
All Career Biographies Books
Bill Gates
Lucia Raatma
Bill Gates
Lucia Raatma
Carl Sagan
Jean F. Blashfield
Carl Sagan
Jean F. Blashfield
Colin Powell
Alice K. Flanagan
Colin Powell
Alice K. Flanagan
Leonard Bernstein
Jean F. Blashfield
Leonard Bernstein
Jean F. Blashfield
Shirley Temple Black
Jean F. Blashfield
Shirley Temple Black
Jean F. Blashfield
Questions about the Career Biographies series
- What reading level is the Career Biographies series?
- The Career Biographies series by Jean F. Blashfield is at a Grades 7.7–8.7 reading level (average Grade 8). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 5 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Career Biographies books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 5 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 Career Biographies series appropriate for?
- The Career Biographies series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1.2/5. 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.