Edge Books; Video Game Revolution Books in Order
5 books by Heather E. Schwartz. Reading level: Grades 4.7–5.5. 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. Edge Books; Video Game Revolution (5 books by Heather E. Schwartz) lands at reading level Grades 4.7–5.5, 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.
Edge Books; Video Game Revolution Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basics of Game Design Heather E. Schwartz | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 2 | History of Gaming Heather E. Schwartz | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 3 | Paid to Game Daniel Mauleón | Level 5 | Gentle |
| 4 | Video Games Are Good for You! Daniel Mauleon | Level 5-6 | Gentle |
| 5 | Video Games Save the World Heather E. Schwartz | Level 5-6 | Gentle |
All Edge Books; Video Game Revolution Books
Basics of Game Design
Heather E. Schwartz
Basics of Game Design
Heather E. Schwartz
History of Gaming
Heather E. Schwartz
History of Gaming
Heather E. Schwartz
Paid to Game
Daniel Mauleón
Paid to Game
Daniel Mauleón
Video Games Are Good for You!
Daniel Mauleon
Video Games Are Good for You!
Daniel Mauleon
Video Games Save the World
Heather E. Schwartz
Video Games Save the World
Heather E. Schwartz
Questions about the Edge Books; Video Game Revolution series
- What reading level is the Edge Books; Video Game Revolution series?
- The Edge Books; Video Game Revolution series by Heather E. Schwartz is at a Grades 4.7–5.5 reading level (average Grade 5.1). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 5 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Edge Books; Video Game Revolution 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 Edge Books; Video Game Revolution series appropriate for?
- The Edge Books; Video Game Revolution 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.