Don't Know Much About Books in Order
5 books by Kenneth C. Davis. Reading level: Grades 6.8–10.4. 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. Don't Know Much About (5 books by Kenneth C. Davis) lands at reading level Grades 6.8–10.4, 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.
Don't Know Much About Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Don't know much about George Washington Kenneth C. Davis | Level 7-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | Don't Know Much About Mummies (Don't Know Much About) Kenneth C. Davis | Level 6-7 | Gentle |
| 3 | Don't know much about mythology Kenneth C. Davis | Level 10-11 | Mild |
| 4 | Don't know much about space Kenneth C. Davis | Level 7-8 | Gentle |
| 5 | Don't know much about Thomas Jefferson Kenneth C. Davis | Level 8-9 | Gentle |
All Don't Know Much About Books
Don't know much about George Washington
Kenneth C. Davis
Don't know much about George Washington
Kenneth C. Davis
Don't Know Much About Mummies (Don't Know Much About)
Kenneth C. Davis
Don't Know Much About Mummies (Don't Know Much About)
Kenneth C. Davis
Don't know much about mythology
Kenneth C. Davis
Don't know much about mythology
Kenneth C. Davis
Don't know much about space
Kenneth C. Davis
Don't know much about space
Kenneth C. Davis
Don't know much about Thomas Jefferson
Kenneth C. Davis
Don't know much about Thomas Jefferson
Kenneth C. Davis
Questions about the Don't Know Much About series
- What reading level is the Don't Know Much About series?
- The Don't Know Much About series by Kenneth C. Davis is at a Grades 6.8–10.4 reading level (average Grade 8.2). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 5 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Don't Know Much About 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 Don't Know Much About series appropriate for?
- The Don't Know Much About 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.