Edge Books; Warriors of History Books in Order
6 books by Martin, Michael. Reading level: Grades 4.8–5.1. 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; Warriors of History (6 books by Martin, Michael) lands at reading level Grades 4.8–5.1, with average content intensity 1.5/5. 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; Warriors of History Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | British redcoats Weil, Ann. | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 2 | Gladiators Martin, Michael | Level 4-5 | Mild |
| 3 | Green Berets Jason Glaser | Level 5 | Mild |
| 4 | Knights Martin, Michael | Level 5 | Gentle |
| 5 | Samurai. Caroline Leavitt | Level 5-6 | Gentle |
| 6 | The Vikings Allison Lassieur | Level 4-5 | Mild |
All Edge Books; Warriors of History Books
British redcoats
Weil, Ann.
British redcoats
Weil, Ann.
Gladiators
Martin, Michael
Gladiators
Martin, Michael
Green Berets
Jason Glaser
Green Berets
Jason Glaser
Knights
Martin, Michael
Knights
Martin, Michael
Samurai.
Caroline Leavitt
Samurai.
Caroline Leavitt
The Vikings
Allison Lassieur
The Vikings
Allison Lassieur
Questions about the Edge Books; Warriors of History series
- What reading level is the Edge Books; Warriors of History series?
- The Edge Books; Warriors of History series by Martin, Michael is at a Grades 4.8–5.1 reading level (average Grade 4.9). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Edge Books; Warriors of History 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 Edge Books; Warriors of History series appropriate for?
- The Edge Books; Warriors of History series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1.5/5. 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.