Cities Through Time Books in Order
2 books by Diane Slavik. Reading level: Grades 6.6–7.7. 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. Cities Through Time (2 books by Diane Slavik) lands at reading level Grades 6.6–7.7, 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.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Cities Through Time Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daily life in ancient and modern Beijing Robert F. Baldwin | Level 7-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | Daily Life in Ancient and Modern Jerusalem (Cities Through Time) Diane Slavik | Level 6-7 | Gentle |
All Cities Through Time Books
Questions about the Cities Through Time series
- What reading level is the Cities Through Time series?
- The Cities Through Time series by Diane Slavik is at a Grades 6.6–7.7 reading level (average Grade 7.2). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Cities Through Time 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 Cities Through Time series appropriate for?
- The Cities Through Time 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.