History Maker Bios (Lerner) Books in Order
History Maker Bios (Lerner) is a 5-book series by Candice F. Ransom for ages 9–12, at a grades 4–5 reading level, with gentle to moderate content (HootRated intensity 1–3 out of 5).
- Books
- 5
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to moderate
- HootRated 1–3 out of 5 · avg 1.8
History Maker Bios (Lerner) Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most History Maker Bios (Lerner) books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Washington 2002 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 2 | Lewis and Clark 2003 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | Andrew Jackson 2005 · Carol H. Behrman | Level 5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 4 | Robert E. Lee 2005 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 5 | W. K. Kellogg (History Maker Bios) 2006 · Laura Hamilton Waxman | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Moderate across the series.
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 a grades 4–5 reading level, with average content intensity 1.8/5. Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings 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.
All History Maker Bios (Lerner) Books
George Washington
Candice F. Ransom
George Washington
Candice F. Ransom
Lewis and Clark
Candice F. Ransom
Lewis and Clark
Candice F. Ransom
Andrew Jackson
Carol H. Behrman
Andrew Jackson
Carol H. Behrman
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
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Questions about the History Maker Bios (Lerner) series
- What reading level is the History Maker Bios (Lerner) series?
- History Maker Bios (Lerner) books are at a grades 4–5 reading level (average grade level 4.7), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 5 books in the series.
- What order should I read the History Maker Bios (Lerner) books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most History Maker Bios (Lerner) books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: George Washington (2002); Lewis and Clark (2003); Andrew Jackson (2005); Robert E. Lee (2005); W. K. Kellogg (History Maker Bios) (2006).
- What age is the History Maker Bios (Lerner) series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends History Maker Bios (Lerner) for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to moderate (HootRated intensity 1–3 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.