Cornerstones of Freedom Books in Order
Cornerstones of Freedom is a 3-book series by R. Conrad Stein for ages 9–12, at a grades 5–8 reading level, with gentle to moderate content (HootRated intensity 1–3 out of 5).
- Books
- 3
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to moderate
- HootRated 1–3 out of 5 · avg 2
Cornerstones of Freedom Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Cornerstones of Freedom books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The story of the Little Bighorn 1983 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 2 | The powers of Congress 1995 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | The Battle of the Little Bighorn 1997 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Mild |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Moderate across 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. Cornerstones of Freedom (3 books by R. Conrad Stein) lands at a grades 5–8 reading level, with average content intensity 2/5. Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.
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 Cornerstones of Freedom Books
The story of the Little Bighorn
R. Conrad Stein
The story of the Little Bighorn
R. Conrad Stein
The powers of Congress
R. Conrad Stein
The powers of Congress
R. Conrad Stein
The Battle of the Little Bighorn
R. Conrad Stein
The Battle of the Little Bighorn
R. Conrad Stein
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Questions about the Cornerstones of Freedom series
- What reading level is the Cornerstones of Freedom series?
- Cornerstones of Freedom books are at a grades 5–8 reading level (average grade level 6.7), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Cornerstones of Freedom books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Cornerstones of Freedom books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: The story of the Little Bighorn (1983); The powers of Congress (1995); The Battle of the Little Bighorn (1997).
- What age is the Cornerstones of Freedom series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Cornerstones of Freedom for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to moderate (HootRated intensity 1–3 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.