In the Footsteps of Explorers Books in Order
In the Footsteps of Explorers is a 4-book series by Anders Knudsen for ages 9–12, at a grades 6–7 reading level, with gentle to moderate content (HootRated intensity 1–3 out of 5).
- Books
- 4
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to moderate
- HootRated 1–3 out of 5 · avg 1.5
In the Footsteps of Explorers Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most In the Footsteps of Explorers books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samuel de Champlain 2005 · Adrianna Morganelli | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | Antoine De La Mothe Cadillac 2006 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | Henry the Navigator Prince of Portuguese Exploration 2006 · Lisa Ariganello | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 4 | Sir Walter Raleigh 2006 · Nancy Ward | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Moderate |
Content Intensity Across the Series
Gradual EscalationContent gradually intensifies from Gentle to Moderate.
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. In the Footsteps of Explorers (4 books by Anders Knudsen) lands at a grades 6–7 reading level, with average content intensity 1.5/5. Content intensity edges up across the run; the last few books carry heavier themes than the first.
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 In the Footsteps of Explorers Books
Samuel de Champlain
Adrianna Morganelli
Samuel de Champlain
Adrianna Morganelli
Antoine De La Mothe Cadillac
Anders Knudsen
Antoine De La Mothe Cadillac
Anders Knudsen
Henry the Navigator
Lisa Ariganello
Henry the Navigator
Lisa Ariganello
Sir Walter Raleigh
Nancy Ward
Sir Walter Raleigh
Nancy Ward
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Questions about the In the Footsteps of Explorers series
- What reading level is the In the Footsteps of Explorers series?
- In the Footsteps of Explorers books are at a grades 6–7 reading level (average grade level 7), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 4 books in the series.
- What order should I read the In the Footsteps of Explorers books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most In the Footsteps of Explorers books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Samuel de Champlain (2005); Antoine De La Mothe Cadillac (2006); Henry the Navigator (2006); Sir Walter Raleigh (2006).
- What age is the In the Footsteps of Explorers series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends In the Footsteps of Explorers for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to moderate (HootRated intensity 1–3 out of 5). Content intensity edges up across the run; the last few books carry heavier themes than the first.