What reading level is the Founding Fathers (ABDO/Pop!); A&D Biographies series?

The Founding Fathers (ABDO/Pop!); A&D Biographies series by Stuart A. Kallen is at a Grades 5.5–6.8 reading level (average Grade 5.8). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 11 books in the series.

What order should I read the Founding Fathers (ABDO/Pop!); A&D Biographies books?

The Founding Fathers (ABDO/Pop!); A&D Biographies series has 11 books in order: 1. Benjamin Franklin, 2. George Washington, 3. James Madison, 4. James Monroe, 5. John Adams, and 6 more.

Founding Fathers (ABDO/Pop!); A&D Biographies Books in Order

11 books by Stuart A. Kallen. Reading level: Grades 5.5–6.8. 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. Founding Fathers (ABDO/Pop!); A&D Biographies (11 books by Stuart A. Kallen) lands at reading level Grades 5.5–6.8, with average content intensity 1.5/5.

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 5.5–6.8

Reading Level

1.5/5

Avg. Intensity

Middle Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Varies

Content intensity ranges from Gentle to Intense across the series.

First book Latest book

Founding Fathers (ABDO/Pop!); A&D Biographies Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Benjamin Franklin Stuart A. Kallen	Level 5-6	Gentle
2	George Washington Stuart A. Kallen	Level 5-6	Moderate
3	James Madison Stuart A. Kallen	Level 5-6	Gentle
4	James Monroe Stuart A. Kallen	Level 5-6	Gentle
5	John Adams Stuart A. Kallen	Level 5-6	Intense
6	John Hancock Stuart A. Kallen	Level 5-6	Gentle
7	John Jay Stuart A. Kallen	Level 6-7	Gentle
8	John Marshall Stuart A. Kallen	Level 6-7	Gentle
9	Patrick Henry Stuart A. Kallen	Level 5-6	Gentle
10	Samuel Adams Stuart A. Kallen	Level 5-6	Gentle
11	Thomas Jefferson Stuart A. Kallen	Level 5-6	Gentle

Level 5-6 Gentle

Thomas Jefferson

Stuart A. Kallen

Thomas Jefferson

Stuart A. Kallen

Level 5-6 Gentle

Questions about the Founding Fathers (ABDO/Pop!); A&D Biographies series

What reading level is the Founding Fathers (ABDO/Pop!); A&D Biographies series?: The Founding Fathers (ABDO/Pop!); A&D Biographies series by Stuart A. Kallen is at a Grades 5.5–6.8 reading level (average Grade 5.8). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 11 books in the series.
What order should I read the Founding Fathers (ABDO/Pop!); A&D Biographies books?: The reading-order table above lists all 11 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 Founding Fathers (ABDO/Pop!); A&D Biographies series appropriate for?: The Founding Fathers (ABDO/Pop!); A&D Biographies 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.