Kids and Computers Books in Order
6 books by Charles A. Jortberg. Reading level: Grades 7–7.8. 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. Kids and Computers (6 books by Charles A. Jortberg) lands at reading level Grades 7–7.8, with average content intensity 1/5. 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.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Kids and Computers Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The big machines Charles A. Jortberg | Level 7-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | The first computers Charles A. Jortberg | Level 7 | Gentle |
| 3 | The Internet Charles A. Jortberg | Level 7-8 | Gentle |
| 4 | The Mini Computers (Kids & Computers) Charles A. Jortberg | Level 7 | Gentle |
| 5 | The Super Computers (Kids & Computers) Charles A. Jortberg | Level 7-8 | Gentle |
| 6 | Virtual reality & beyond Charles A. Jortberg | Level 7-8 | Gentle |
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
Questions about the Kids and Computers series
- What reading level is the Kids and Computers series?
- The Kids and Computers series by Charles A. Jortberg is at a Grades 7–7.8 reading level (average Grade 7.4). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Kids and Computers books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 6 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 Kids and Computers series appropriate for?
- The Kids and Computers series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1/5. 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.