Modern Nations of the World Books in Order
Modern Nations of the World is an 8-book series by John F. Grabowski for ages 16+, at a grades 9–10 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 1.9
Modern Nations of the World Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Modern Nations of the World books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada 1998 | Level 9-10 | 16+ | Gentle |
| 2 | Japan (Modern Nations of the World) 1999 · Patricia D. Netzley | Level 10-11 | 16+ | Gentle |
| 3 | South Korea 1999 · Jean Kinney Williams | Level 9-10 | 16+ | Gentle |
| 4 | Somalia 2000 · Salome Nnoromele | Level 10-11 | 16+ | Mild |
| 5 | Spain 2000 | Level 10-11 | 16+ | Mild |
| 6 | Switzerland 2001 · Patricia D. Netzley | Level 9-10 | 16+ | Gentle |
| 7 | Australia 2002 | Level 9-10 | 16+ | Intense |
| 8 | Modern Nations of the World - Israel (Modern Nations of the World) 2002 · Laurel Corona | Level 10-11 | 16+ | Moderate |
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. Modern Nations of the World (8 books by John F. Grabowski) lands at a grades 9–10 reading level, with average content intensity 1.9/5. 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 Modern Nations of the World Books
Canada
John F. Grabowski
Canada
John F. Grabowski
Japan (Modern Nations of the World)
Patricia D. Netzley
Japan (Modern Nations of the World)
Patricia D. Netzley
South Korea
Jean Kinney Williams
South Korea
Jean Kinney Williams
Somalia
Salome Nnoromele
Somalia
Salome Nnoromele
Spain
John F. Grabowski
Spain
John F. Grabowski
Switzerland
Patricia D. Netzley
Switzerland
Patricia D. Netzley
Australia
John F. Grabowski
Australia
John F. Grabowski
Modern Nations of the World - Israel (Modern Nations of the World)
Laurel Corona
Modern Nations of the World - Israel (Modern Nations of the World)
Laurel Corona
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Questions about the Modern Nations of the World series
- What reading level is the Modern Nations of the World series?
- Modern Nations of the World books are at a grades 9–10 reading level (average grade level 9.9), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 16+. There are 8 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Modern Nations of the World books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Modern Nations of the World books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Canada (1998); Japan (Modern Nations of the World) (1999); South Korea (1999); Somalia (2000); Spain (2000); and 3 more.
- What age is the Modern Nations of the World series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Modern Nations of the World for ages 16+. 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.