What reading level is the Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History series?

The Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History series by Jean F. Blashfield is at a Grades 5.2–5.6 reading level (average Grade 5.3). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 3 books in the series.

What order should I read the Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History books?

The Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History series has 3 books in order: 1. Amazing Lewis and Clark Expedition, 2. California Gold Rush and The '49ers, 3. Perils of the Santa Fe Trail.

What age is the Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History series appropriate for?

The Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1.3/5.

Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History Books in Order

3 books by Jean F. Blashfield. Reading level: Grades 5.2–5.6. 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. Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History (3 books by Jean F. Blashfield) lands at reading level Grades 5.2–5.6, with average content intensity 1.3/5. 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.

Books

Grades 5.2–5.6

Reading Level

1.3/5

Avg. Intensity

Middle Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Amazing Lewis and Clark Expedition Jean F. Blashfield	Level 5-6	Gentle
2	California Gold Rush and The '49ers Jean F. Blashfield	Level 5-6	Mild
3	Perils of the Santa Fe Trail Jean K. Williams	Level 5-6	Gentle

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

Level 5-6 Gentle

California Gold Rush and The '49ers

Jean F. Blashfield

California Gold Rush and The '49ers

Jean F. Blashfield

Level 5-6 Mild

Perils of the Santa Fe Trail

Jean K. Williams

Perils of the Santa Fe Trail

Jean K. Williams

Level 5-6 Gentle

Questions about the Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History series

What reading level is the Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History series?: The Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History series by Jean F. Blashfield is at a Grades 5.2–5.6 reading level (average Grade 5.3). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 3 books in the series.
What order should I read the Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History books?: The reading-order table above lists all 3 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 Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History series appropriate for?: The Fact Finders; Landmarks in U.S. History series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1.3/5. 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.