Famous Figures of the American Frontier Books in Order
Famous Figures of the American Frontier is a 2-book series by Daniel E. Harmon for ages 9–12, at a grade 7 reading level, with mild to intense content (HootRated intensity 2–4 out of 5).
- Books
- 2
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Mild to intense
- HootRated 2–4 out of 5 · avg 3
Famous Figures of the American Frontier Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Famous Figures of the American Frontier books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Billy the Kid 2002 | Level 7 | 9-12 | Intense |
| 2 | Davy Crockett 2002 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Mild |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Mild to Intense across 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. Famous Figures of the American Frontier (2 books by Daniel E. Harmon) lands at a grade 7 reading level, with average content intensity 3/5. Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.
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 Famous Figures of the American Frontier series
- What reading level is the Famous Figures of the American Frontier series?
- Famous Figures of the American Frontier books are at a grade 7 reading level (average grade level 7.1), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Famous Figures of the American Frontier books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Famous Figures of the American Frontier books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Billy the Kid (2002); Davy Crockett (2002).
- What age is the Famous Figures of the American Frontier series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Famous Figures of the American Frontier for ages 9–12. Content is mild to intense (HootRated intensity 2–4 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.