Issues In Focus Books in Order
Issues In Focus is a 7-book series by Nancy Day for ages 16+, at a grades 9–11 reading level, with mild to intense content (HootRated intensity 2–4 out of 5).
- Books
- 7
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Mild to intense
- HootRated 2–4 out of 5 · avg 2.9
Issues In Focus Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Issues In Focus books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lotteries 1991 · Ann E. Weiss | Level 9-10 | 16+ | Mild |
| 2 | Abortion debating the issue 1995 | Level 10-11 | 16+ | Intense |
| 3 | Genocide the systematic killing of a people 1995 · Linda Jacobs Altman | Level 9-10 | 16+ | Intense |
| 4 | Teen violence 1995 · David E. Newton | Level 10-11 | 16+ | Moderate |
| 5 | Civil rights, the long struggle 1996 · Eileen Lucas | Level 9-10 | 16+ | Moderate |
| 6 | Drug testing 1999 · David E. Newton | Level 10-11 | 16+ | Mild |
| 7 | Killer Superbugs The Story of Drug-Resistant Diseases (Issues in Focus) 2001 | Level 9-10 | 16+ | Mild |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Mild to Intense 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. Issues In Focus (7 books by Nancy Day) lands at a grades 9–11 reading level, with average content intensity 2.9/5. 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 Issues In Focus Books
Lotteries
Ann E. Weiss
Lotteries
Ann E. Weiss
Abortion
Nancy Day
Abortion
Nancy Day
Genocide
Linda Jacobs Altman
Genocide
Linda Jacobs Altman
Teen violence
David E. Newton
Teen violence
David E. Newton
Civil rights, the long struggle
Eileen Lucas
Civil rights, the long struggle
Eileen Lucas
Drug testing
David E. Newton
Drug testing
David E. Newton
Killer Superbugs
Nancy Day
Killer Superbugs
Nancy Day
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- Importance Of by Eleanor H. Ayer 5 books · Grades 8–9 · gentle to intense content
- World History Series (Lucent) by Renee C. Rebman 3 books · Grades 9–11 · gentle to moderate content
- Way People Live by Gary L. Blackwood 5 books · Grades 8–9 · mild to intense content
- Overview by Rebecca O'Connor 4 books · Grades 8–10 · mild to intense content
Questions about the Issues In Focus series
- What reading level is the Issues In Focus series?
- Issues In Focus books are at a grades 9–11 reading level (average grade level 9.9), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 16+. There are 7 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Issues In Focus books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Issues In Focus books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Lotteries (1991); Abortion (1995); Genocide (1995); Teen violence (1995); Civil rights, the long struggle (1996); and 2 more.
- What age is the Issues In Focus series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Issues In Focus for ages 16+. Content is mild to intense (HootRated intensity 2–4 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.