Made in the U.S.A. Books in Order
Made in the U.S.A. is a 7-book series by Samuel G. Woods for ages 9–12, at a grades 4–6 reading level, with gentle to intense content (HootRated intensity 1–4 out of 5).
- Books
- 7
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to intense
- HootRated 1–4 out of 5 · avg 1.4
Made in the U.S.A. Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Made in the U.S.A. books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chocolate 1999 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Intense |
| 2 | Crayons from start to finish 1999 | Level 4-5 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | Guitars from start to finish 1999 · Samuel Woods | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 4 | Made in the USA - Sneakers (Made in the USA) 1999 | Level 5-6 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 5 | Computer animation from start to finish 2000 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 6 | Made in the USA - Recycled Paper (Made in the USA) 2000 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 7 | Kids Clothes 2001 | Level 5 | 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. Made in the U.S.A. (7 books by Samuel G. Woods) lands at a grades 4–6 reading level, with average content intensity 1.4/5. 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 Made in the U.S.A. Books
Chocolate
Samuel G. Woods
Chocolate
Samuel G. Woods
Crayons from start to finish
Samuel G. Woods
Crayons from start to finish
Samuel G. Woods
Guitars from start to finish
Samuel Woods
Guitars from start to finish
Samuel Woods
Made in the USA - Sneakers (Made in the USA)
Samuel G. Woods
Made in the USA - Sneakers (Made in the USA)
Samuel G. Woods
Computer animation from start to finish
Samuel G. Woods
Computer animation from start to finish
Samuel G. Woods
Made in the USA - Recycled Paper (Made in the USA)
Samuel G. Woods
Made in the USA - Recycled Paper (Made in the USA)
Samuel G. Woods
Kids Clothes
Samuel G. Woods
Kids Clothes
Samuel G. Woods
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Questions about the Made in the U.S.A. series
- What reading level is the Made in the U.S.A. series?
- Made in the U.S.A. books are at a grades 4–6 reading level (average grade level 5.4), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 7 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Made in the U.S.A. books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Made in the U.S.A. books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Chocolate (1999); Crayons from start to finish (1999); Guitars from start to finish (1999); Made in the USA - Sneakers (Made in the USA) (1999); Computer animation from start to finish (2000); and 2 more.
- What age is the Made in the U.S.A. series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Made in the U.S.A. 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.