Looking Into the Past Books in Order
5 books by Dwayne E. Pickels. Reading level: Grades 7.3–9.5. 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. Looking Into the Past (5 books by Dwayne E. Pickels) lands at reading level Grades 7.3–9.5, 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.
Looking Into the Past Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient and annual customs Dwayne E. Pickels | Level 9-10 | Gentle |
| 2 | Egyptian kings and queens and classical deities Dwayne E. Pickels | Level 9-10 | Gentle |
| 3 | National flags Dwayne E. Pickels | Level 9-10 | Gentle |
| 4 | Santas from around the world George Ouwendijk | Level 7-8 | Gentle |
| 5 | Scottish clans and tartans Dwayne E. Pickels | Level 9-10 | Gentle |
All Looking Into the Past Books
Ancient and annual customs
Dwayne E. Pickels
Ancient and annual customs
Dwayne E. Pickels
Egyptian kings and queens and classical deities
Dwayne E. Pickels
Egyptian kings and queens and classical deities
Dwayne E. Pickels
National flags
Dwayne E. Pickels
National flags
Dwayne E. Pickels
Santas from around the world
George Ouwendijk
Santas from around the world
George Ouwendijk
Scottish clans and tartans
Dwayne E. Pickels
Scottish clans and tartans
Dwayne E. Pickels
Questions about the Looking Into the Past series
- What reading level is the Looking Into the Past series?
- The Looking Into the Past series by Dwayne E. Pickels is at a Grades 7.3–9.5 reading level (average Grade 8.9). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 5 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Looking Into the Past books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 5 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 Looking Into the Past series appropriate for?
- The Looking Into the Past 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.