Explorers of New Worlds Books in Order
Explorers of New Worlds is a 2-book series by Daniel E. Harmon for ages 9–12, at a grades 6–7 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 2
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
Explorers of New Worlds Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Explorers of New Worlds books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacques Cartier and the exploration of Canada 2001 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | La Salle and the exploration of the Mississippi 2001 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout 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. Explorers of New Worlds (2 books by Daniel E. Harmon) lands at a grades 6–7 reading level, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
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.
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Questions about the Explorers of New Worlds series
- What reading level is the Explorers of New Worlds series?
- Explorers of New Worlds books are at a grades 6–7 reading level (average grade level 6.7), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Explorers of New Worlds books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Explorers of New Worlds books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Jacques Cartier and the exploration of Canada (2001); La Salle and the exploration of the Mississippi (2001).
- What age is the Explorers of New Worlds series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Explorers of New Worlds for ages 9–12. Content is gentle (HootRated intensity 1/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.