Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History Books in Order
Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History is a 3-book series by Jean F. Blashfield for ages 9–12, at a grades 5–6 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).
- Books
- 3
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to mild
- HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.3
Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazing Lewis and Clark Expedition 2017 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | California Gold Rush and The '49ers 2017 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 3 | Perils of the Santa Fe Trail 2017 · Jean K. Williams | Level 5-6 | 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. Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History (3 books by Jean F. Blashfield) lands at a grades 5–6 reading level, with average content intensity 1.3/5. 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.
All Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History Books
Amazing Lewis and Clark Expedition
Jean F. Blashfield
Amazing Lewis and Clark Expedition
Jean F. Blashfield
California Gold Rush and The '49ers
Jean F. Blashfield
California Gold Rush and The '49ers
Jean F. Blashfield
Perils of the Santa Fe Trail
Jean K. Williams
Perils of the Santa Fe Trail
Jean K. Williams
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Questions about the Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History series
- What reading level is the Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History series?
- Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History books are at a grades 5–6 reading level (average grade level 5.3), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Amazing Lewis and Clark Expedition (2017); California Gold Rush and The '49ers (2017); Perils of the Santa Fe Trail (2017).
- What age is the Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.