Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books Books in Order
8 books by Buckner F. Melton. Reading level: Grades 7.5–8.6. 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. Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books (8 books by Buckner F. Melton) lands at reading level Grades 7.5–8.6, with average content intensity 2.3/5.
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
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Intense across the series.
Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Burr Buckner F. Melton | Level 8-9 | Mild |
| 2 | Alexander Hamilton Lisa DeCarolis | Level 8-9 | Mild |
| 3 | Commodore Matthew Perry and the Perry Expedition to Japan David G. Wittner | Level 8-9 | Gentle |
| 4 | George Armstrong Custer Paul Christopher Anderson | Level 7-8 | Moderate |
| 5 | George Washington Daniel C. Gedacht | Level 8-9 | Moderate |
| 6 | Meriwether Lewis and William Clark Michael D. Fox | Level 8 | Gentle |
| 7 | Sojourner Truth Mary G. Butler | Level 7-8 | Mild |
| 8 | Wyatt Earp William L. Urban | Level 8-9 | Intense |
All Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books Books
Aaron Burr
Buckner F. Melton
Aaron Burr
Buckner F. Melton
Alexander Hamilton
Lisa DeCarolis
Alexander Hamilton
Lisa DeCarolis
Commodore Matthew Perry and the Perry Expedition to Japan
David G. Wittner
Commodore Matthew Perry and the Perry Expedition to Japan
David G. Wittner
George Armstrong Custer
Paul Christopher Anderson
George Armstrong Custer
Paul Christopher Anderson
George Washington
Daniel C. Gedacht
George Washington
Daniel C. Gedacht
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
Michael D. Fox
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
Michael D. Fox
Sojourner Truth
Mary G. Butler
Sojourner Truth
Mary G. Butler
Wyatt Earp
William L. Urban
Wyatt Earp
William L. Urban
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?
- The Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books series by Buckner F. Melton is at a Grades 7.5–8.6 reading level (average Grade 8.2). Intended for Middle Grades (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?
- The reading-order table above lists all 8 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 Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books series appropriate for?
- The Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 2.3/5. 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.