Great African Americans (Crabtree) Books in Order
7 books by Pat Rediger. Reading level: Grades 6.1–6.9. 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. Great African Americans (Crabtree) (7 books by Pat Rediger) lands at reading level Grades 6.1–6.9, 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.
Great African Americans (Crabtree) Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great African Americans in business Pat Rediger | Level 6-7 | Gentle |
| 2 | Great African Americans in film Janice Parker | Level 6-7 | Gentle |
| 3 | Great African Americans in government Karen Dudley | Level 6-7 | Gentle |
| 4 | Great African Americans in history Carlotta Hacker | Level 6-7 | Gentle |
| 5 | Great African Americans in jazz Carlotta Hacker | Level 6-7 | Gentle |
| 6 | Great African Americans in literature Pat Rediger | Level 6-7 | Gentle |
| 7 | Great African Americans in the Olympics Shaun Hunter | Level 6-7 | Gentle |
All Great African Americans (Crabtree) Books
Great African Americans in business
Pat Rediger
Great African Americans in business
Pat Rediger
Great African Americans in film
Janice Parker
Great African Americans in film
Janice Parker
Great African Americans in government
Karen Dudley
Great African Americans in government
Karen Dudley
Great African Americans in history
Carlotta Hacker
Great African Americans in history
Carlotta Hacker
Great African Americans in jazz
Carlotta Hacker
Great African Americans in jazz
Carlotta Hacker
Great African Americans in literature
Pat Rediger
Great African Americans in literature
Pat Rediger
Great African Americans in the Olympics
Shaun Hunter
Great African Americans in the Olympics
Shaun Hunter
Questions about the Great African Americans (Crabtree) series
- What reading level is the Great African Americans (Crabtree) series?
- The Great African Americans (Crabtree) series by Pat Rediger is at a Grades 6.1–6.9 reading level (average Grade 6.5). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 7 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Great African Americans (Crabtree) books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 7 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 Great African Americans (Crabtree) series appropriate for?
- The Great African Americans (Crabtree) 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.