Kids Throughout History Books in Order
Kids Throughout History is a 10-book series by Lisa A. Wroble for ages 5–12, at a grades 3–5 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).
- Books
- 10
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to mild
- HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.3
Kids Throughout History Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Kids Throughout History books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kids during the American Civil War 1997 | Level 4 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 2 | Kids during the Renaissance 1997 | Level 4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | Kids in ancient Greece 1997 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 4 | Kids in colonial times 1997 | Level 4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 5 | Kids in pioneer times 1997 | Level 4 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 6 | Kids in the Middle Ages 1997 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 7 | Kids during the Great Depression 1999 | Level 4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 8 | Kids during the industrial revolution 1999 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 9 | Kids in ancient Egypt 1999 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 10 | Kids in ancient Rome 1999 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | 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 Throughout History (10 books by Lisa A. Wroble) lands at a grades 3–5 reading level, with average content intensity 1.3/5. 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 Kids Throughout History Books
Kids during the American Civil War
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids during the American Civil War
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids during the Renaissance
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids during the Renaissance
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids in ancient Greece
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids in ancient Greece
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids in colonial times
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids in colonial times
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids in pioneer times
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids in pioneer times
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids in the Middle Ages
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids in the Middle Ages
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids during the Great Depression
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids during the Great Depression
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids during the industrial revolution
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids during the industrial revolution
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids in ancient Egypt
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids in ancient Egypt
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids in ancient Rome
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids in ancient Rome
Lisa A. Wroble
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Questions about the Kids Throughout History series
- What reading level is the Kids Throughout History series?
- Kids Throughout History books are at a grades 3–5 reading level (average grade level 4.1), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–12. There are 10 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Kids Throughout History books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Kids Throughout History books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Kids during the American Civil War (1997); Kids during the Renaissance (1997); Kids in ancient Greece (1997); Kids in colonial times (1997); Kids in pioneer times (1997); and 5 more.
- What age is the Kids Throughout History series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Kids Throughout History for ages 5–12. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.