Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books Books in Order
Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books is an 8-book series by Buckner F. Melton for ages 9–12, at a grades 7–9 reading level, with gentle to intense content (HootRated intensity 1–4 out of 5).
- Books
- 8
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to intense
- HootRated 1–4 out of 5 · avg 2.3
Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Hamilton 2003 · Lisa DeCarolis | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 2 | Sojourner Truth 2003 · Mary G. Butler | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 3 | Wyatt Earp 2003 · William L. Urban | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Intense |
| 4 | Aaron Burr 2004 | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 5 | George Armstrong Custer The Indian Wars and the Battle of the Little Bighorn 2004 · Paul Christopher Anderson | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 6 | George Washington Leader of a New Nation 2004 · Daniel C. Gedacht | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 7 | Commodore Matthew Perry and the Perry Expedition to Japan 2005 · David G. Wittner | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 8 | Meriwether Lewis and William Clark the Corps of Discovery and the exploration of the American frontier 2005 · Michael D. Fox | Level 8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle 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. Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books (8 books by Buckner F. Melton) lands at a grades 7–9 reading level, with average content intensity 2.3/5. 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 Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books Books
Alexander Hamilton
Lisa DeCarolis
Alexander Hamilton
Lisa DeCarolis
Sojourner Truth
Mary G. Butler
Sojourner Truth
Mary G. Butler
Wyatt Earp
William L. Urban
Wyatt Earp
William L. Urban
Aaron Burr
Buckner F. Melton
Aaron Burr
Buckner F. Melton
George Armstrong Custer
Paul Christopher Anderson
George Armstrong Custer
Paul Christopher Anderson
George Washington
Daniel C. Gedacht
George Washington
Daniel C. Gedacht
Commodore Matthew Perry and the Perry Expedition to Japan
David G. Wittner
Commodore Matthew Perry and the Perry Expedition to Japan
David G. Wittner
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
Michael D. Fox
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
Michael D. Fox
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Questions about the Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books series
- What reading level is the Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books series?
- Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books books are at a grades 7–9 reading level (average grade level 8.2), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 8 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Alexander Hamilton (2003); Sojourner Truth (2003); Wyatt Earp (2003); Aaron Burr (2004); George Armstrong Custer (2004); and 3 more.
- What age is the Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to intense (HootRated intensity 1–4 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.