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Graphic Library; Graphic History (Capstone) Books in Order

2 books by Donald B. Lemke. Reading level: Grades 3.6–4.2. 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. Graphic Library; Graphic History (Capstone) (2 books by Donald B. Lemke) lands at reading level Grades 3.6–4.2, with average content intensity 2/5.

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.

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Books
Grades 3.6–4.2
Reading Level
2/5
Avg. Intensity
MG
Middle Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Varies

Content intensity ranges from Gentle to Moderate across the series.

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First book Latest book

Graphic Library; Graphic History (Capstone) Reading Order

# Title Reading Level Content
1 The Brave Escape of Ellen and William Craft
Donald B. Lemke
Level 3-4 Moderate
2 The First Moon Landing (Graphic History)
Thomas K. Adamson
Level 4-5 Gentle

Questions about the Graphic Library; Graphic History (Capstone) series

What reading level is the Graphic Library; Graphic History (Capstone) series?
The Graphic Library; Graphic History (Capstone) series by Donald B. Lemke is at a Grades 3.6–4.2 reading level (average Grade 3.9). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 2 books in the series.
What order should I read the Graphic Library; Graphic History (Capstone) 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 Graphic Library; Graphic History (Capstone) series appropriate for?
The Graphic Library; Graphic History (Capstone) series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 2/5. 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.