Kids and Computers Books in Order
Kids and Computers is a 6-book series by Charles A. Jortberg for ages 9–12, at a grades 7–8 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 6
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
Kids and Computers Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Kids and Computers books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The big machines 1997 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | The first computers 1997 | Level 7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | The Internet 1997 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 4 | The Mini Computers (Kids & Computers) 1997 | Level 7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 5 | The Super Computers (Kids & Computers) 1997 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 6 | Virtual reality & beyond 1997 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout 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. Kids and Computers (6 books by Charles A. Jortberg) lands at a grades 7–8 reading level, with average content intensity 1/5. 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 Kids and Computers Books
The big machines
Charles A. Jortberg
The big machines
Charles A. Jortberg
The first computers
Charles A. Jortberg
The first computers
Charles A. Jortberg
The Internet
Charles A. Jortberg
The Internet
Charles A. Jortberg
The Mini Computers (Kids & Computers)
Charles A. Jortberg
The Mini Computers (Kids & Computers)
Charles A. Jortberg
The Super Computers (Kids & Computers)
Charles A. Jortberg
The Super Computers (Kids & Computers)
Charles A. Jortberg
Virtual reality & beyond
Charles A. Jortberg
Virtual reality & beyond
Charles A. Jortberg
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Questions about the Kids and Computers series
- What reading level is the Kids and Computers series?
- Kids and Computers books are at a grades 7–8 reading level (average grade level 7.4), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Kids and Computers books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Kids and Computers books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: The big machines (1997); The first computers (1997); The Internet (1997); The Mini Computers (Kids & Computers) (1997); The Super Computers (Kids & Computers) (1997); and 1 more.
- What age is the Kids and Computers series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Kids and Computers for ages 9–12. Content is gentle (HootRated intensity 1/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.