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

Indigenous History in the United States 1865-Today is a 4-book series by E. a Hale for ages 9–12, at a grades 4–5 reading level, with mild to moderate content (HootRated intensity 2–3 out of 5).

Books
4
By publication date
Reading level
Grades 4–5
Average grade level 4.7
Recommended ages
Ages 9–12
From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity
Mild to moderate
HootRated 2–3 out of 5 · avg 2.3

Indigenous History in the United States 1865-Today Reading Order

Series numbers aren't available for most Indigenous History in the United States 1865-Today books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).

# Title Reading Level Ages Content
1 Indigenous History from 1887-1932
2025
Level 4-5 9-12 Moderate
2 Indigenous History from 1933-1951
2025
Level 4-5 9-12 Mild
3 Indigenous History from 1952-1968
2025
Level 4-5 9-12 Mild
4 Indigenous History from 1961-1977
2025
Level 4-5 9-12 Mild

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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First book Latest book

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 a grades 4–5 reading level, with average content intensity 2.3/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.

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 Indigenous History in the United States 1865-Today Books

Indigenous History from 1887-1932

E. a Hale

Cover of Indigenous History from 1887-1932

Indigenous History from 1887-1932

E. a Hale

Level 4-5

Indigenous History from 1933-1951

E. a Hale

Cover of Indigenous History from 1933-1951

Indigenous History from 1933-1951

E. a Hale

Level 4-5

Indigenous History from 1952-1968

E. a Hale

Cover of Indigenous History from 1952-1968

Indigenous History from 1952-1968

E. a Hale

Level 4-5

Indigenous History from 1961-1977

E. a Hale

Cover of Indigenous History from 1961-1977

Indigenous History from 1961-1977

E. a Hale

Level 4-5

Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.

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?
Indigenous History in the United States 1865-Today 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 4 books in the series.
What order should I read the Indigenous History in the United States 1865-Today books?
Series numbers aren't available for most Indigenous History in the United States 1865-Today books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Indigenous History from 1887-1932 (2025); Indigenous History from 1933-1951 (2025); Indigenous History from 1952-1968 (2025); Indigenous History from 1961-1977 (2025).
What age is the Indigenous History in the United States 1865-Today series appropriate for?
HootRated recommends Indigenous History in the United States 1865-Today for ages 9–12. Content is mild to moderate (HootRated intensity 2–3 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.