Coming to America (Rosen); On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press Books in Order
6 books by Lewis K. Parker. Reading level: Grades 4.2–5.1. Lower Grades (Ages 5–8).
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. Coming to America (Rosen); On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press (6 books by Lewis K. Parker) lands at reading level Grades 4.2–5.1, 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.
Coming to America (Rosen); On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Why German immigrants came to America Lewis K. Parker | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 2 | Why Irish immigrants came to America Lewis K. Parker | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 3 | Why Italian immigrants came to America Lewis K. Parker | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 4 | Why Japanese immigrants came to America Lewis K. Parker | Level 5-6 | Gentle |
| 5 | Why Mexican immigrants came to America Lewis K. Parker | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 6 | Why Vietnamese immigrants came to America Lewis K. Parker | Level 4-5 | Mild |
All Coming to America (Rosen); On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press Books
Why German immigrants came to America
Lewis K. Parker
Why German immigrants came to America
Lewis K. Parker
Why Irish immigrants came to America
Lewis K. Parker
Why Irish immigrants came to America
Lewis K. Parker
Why Italian immigrants came to America
Lewis K. Parker
Why Italian immigrants came to America
Lewis K. Parker
Why Japanese immigrants came to America
Lewis K. Parker
Why Japanese immigrants came to America
Lewis K. Parker
Why Mexican immigrants came to America
Lewis K. Parker
Why Mexican immigrants came to America
Lewis K. Parker
Why Vietnamese immigrants came to America
Lewis K. Parker
Why Vietnamese immigrants came to America
Lewis K. Parker
Questions about the Coming to America (Rosen); On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press series
- What reading level is the Coming to America (Rosen); On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press series?
- The Coming to America (Rosen); On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press series by Lewis K. Parker is at a Grades 4.2–5.1 reading level (average Grade 4.6). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Coming to America (Rosen); On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 6 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 Coming to America (Rosen); On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press series appropriate for?
- The Coming to America (Rosen); On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). 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.