What reading level is the Indigenous History in the United States 1865-Today series?

The Indigenous History in the United States 1865-Today series by E. a Hale is at a Grades 4.4–4.8 reading level (average Grade 4.7). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 4 books in the series.

What order should I read the Indigenous History in the United States 1865-Today books?

The Indigenous History in the United States 1865-Today series has 4 books in order: 1. Indigenous History from 1887-1932, 2. Indigenous History from 1933-1951, 3. Indigenous History from 1952-1968, 4. Indigenous History from 1961-1977.

Indigenous History in the United States 1865-Today Books in Order

4 books by E. a Hale. Reading level: Grades 4.4–4.8. 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. Indigenous History in the United States 1865-Today (4 books by E. a Hale) lands at reading level Grades 4.4–4.8, with average content intensity 2.3/5. 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.

Books

Grades 4.4–4.8

Reading Level

2.3/5

Avg. Intensity

Middle Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

Indigenous History in the United States 1865-Today Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Indigenous History from 1887-1932 E. a Hale	Level 4-5	Moderate
2	Indigenous History from 1933-1951 E. a Hale	Level 4-5	Mild
3	Indigenous History from 1952-1968 E. a Hale	Level 4-5	Mild
4	Indigenous History from 1961-1977 E. a Hale	Level 4-5	Mild

All Indigenous History in the United States 1865-Today Books

Indigenous History from 1887-1932

E. a Hale

Indigenous History from 1887-1932

E. a Hale

Level 4-5

Indigenous History from 1933-1951

E. a Hale

Indigenous History from 1933-1951

E. a Hale

Level 4-5

Indigenous History from 1952-1968

E. a Hale

Indigenous History from 1952-1968

E. a Hale

Level 4-5

Indigenous History from 1961-1977

E. a Hale

Indigenous History from 1961-1977

E. a Hale

Level 4-5

Questions about the Indigenous History in the United States 1865-Today series

What reading level is the Indigenous History in the United States 1865-Today series?: The Indigenous History in the United States 1865-Today series by E. a Hale is at a Grades 4.4–4.8 reading level (average Grade 4.7). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 4 books in the series.
What order should I read the Indigenous History in the United States 1865-Today books?: The reading-order table above lists all 4 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 Indigenous History in the United States 1865-Today series appropriate for?: The Indigenous History in the United States 1865-Today series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 2.3/5. 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.