Kids Throughout History Books in Order
10 books by Lisa A. Wroble. Reading level: Grades 3.6–4.5. 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 Throughout History (10 books by Lisa A. Wroble) lands at reading level Grades 3.6–4.5, with average content intensity 1.3/5. 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 Throughout History Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kids during the American Civil War Lisa A. Wroble | Level 4 | Mild |
| 2 | Kids during the Great Depression Lisa A. Wroble | Level 4 | Mild |
| 3 | Kids during the industrial revolution Lisa A. Wroble | Level 3-4 | Mild |
| 4 | Kids during the Renaissance Lisa A. Wroble | Level 4 | Gentle |
| 5 | Kids in ancient Egypt Lisa A. Wroble | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 6 | Kids in ancient Greece Lisa A. Wroble | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 7 | Kids in ancient Rome Lisa A. Wroble | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 8 | Kids in colonial times Lisa A. Wroble | Level 4 | Gentle |
| 9 | Kids in pioneer times Lisa A. Wroble | Level 4 | Gentle |
| 10 | Kids in the Middle Ages Lisa A. Wroble | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
All Kids Throughout History Books
Kids during the American Civil War
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Kids during the American Civil War
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Kids during the Great Depression
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Kids during the Great Depression
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Kids during the industrial revolution
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids during the industrial revolution
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Kids during the Renaissance
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids during the Renaissance
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids in ancient Egypt
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids in ancient Egypt
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids in ancient Greece
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids in ancient Greece
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids in ancient Rome
Lisa A. Wroble
Kids in ancient Rome
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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
Questions about the Kids Throughout History series
- What reading level is the Kids Throughout History series?
- The Kids Throughout History series by Lisa A. Wroble is at a Grades 3.6–4.5 reading level (average Grade 4.1). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 10 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Kids Throughout History books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 10 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 Throughout History series appropriate for?
- The Kids Throughout History series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1.3/5. 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.