Get to Work! Books in Order
2 books by Joan Stoltman. Reading level: Grades 4.6–4.8. 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. Get to Work! (2 books by Joan Stoltman) lands at reading level Grades 4.6–4.8, with average content intensity 1/5. 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.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Get to Work! Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Digging Deep with an Archaeologist Joan Stoltman | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 2 | Planning to Build with an Architect Joan Stoltman | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
All Get to Work! Books
Questions about the Get to Work! series
- What reading level is the Get to Work! series?
- The Get to Work! series by Joan Stoltman is at a Grades 4.6–4.8 reading level (average Grade 4.7). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Get to Work! books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 2 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 Get to Work! series appropriate for?
- The Get to Work! series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1/5. 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.