History Maker Bios (Lerner) Books in Order
5 books by Candice F. Ransom. Reading level: Grades 4.2–5.2. 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. History Maker Bios (Lerner) (5 books by Candice F. Ransom) lands at reading level Grades 4.2–5.2, with average content intensity 1.8/5.
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.
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Moderate across the series.
History Maker Bios (Lerner) Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew Jackson Carol H. Behrman | Level 5 | Gentle |
| 2 | George Washington Candice F. Ransom | Level 4-5 | Moderate |
| 3 | Lewis and Clark Candice F. Ransom | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 4 | Robert E. Lee Candice F. Ransom | Level 5-6 | Moderate |
| 5 | W. K. Kellogg (History Maker Bios) Laura Hamilton Waxman | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
All History Maker Bios (Lerner) Books
Andrew Jackson
Carol H. Behrman
Andrew Jackson
Carol H. Behrman
George Washington
Candice F. Ransom
George Washington
Candice F. Ransom
Lewis and Clark
Candice F. Ransom
Lewis and Clark
Candice F. Ransom
Robert E. Lee
Candice F. Ransom
Robert E. Lee
Candice F. Ransom
W. K. Kellogg (History Maker Bios)
Laura Hamilton Waxman
W. K. Kellogg (History Maker Bios)
Laura Hamilton Waxman
Questions about the History Maker Bios (Lerner) series
- What reading level is the History Maker Bios (Lerner) series?
- The History Maker Bios (Lerner) series by Candice F. Ransom is at a Grades 4.2–5.2 reading level (average Grade 4.7). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 5 books in the series.
- What order should I read the History Maker Bios (Lerner) books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 5 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 History Maker Bios (Lerner) series appropriate for?
- The History Maker Bios (Lerner) series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1.8/5. 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.