On Deck; Reading Power; American Tycoons; PowerKids Press Books in Order
On Deck; Reading Power; American Tycoons; PowerKids Press is a 3-book series by Lewis K. Parker for ages 5–8, at a grades 3–4 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 3
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
On Deck; Reading Power; American Tycoons; PowerKids Press Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most On Deck; Reading Power; American Tycoons; PowerKids Press books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew Carnegie and the steel industry 2003 | Level 3-4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | Henry Ford and the Automobile Industry (Parker, Lewis K. American Tycoons.) 2003 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 3 | John Jacob Astor 2003 | Level 4 | 5-8 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout 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. On Deck; Reading Power; American Tycoons; PowerKids Press (3 books by Lewis K. Parker) lands at a grades 3–4 reading level, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
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 On Deck; Reading Power; American Tycoons; PowerKids Press Books
Andrew Carnegie and the steel industry
Lewis K. Parker
Andrew Carnegie and the steel industry
Lewis K. Parker
Henry Ford and the Automobile Industry (Parker, Lewis K. American Tycoons.)
Lewis K. Parker
Henry Ford and the Automobile Industry (Parker, Lewis K. American Tycoons.)
Lewis K. Parker
John Jacob Astor
Lewis K. Parker
John Jacob Astor
Lewis K. Parker
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Questions about the On Deck; Reading Power; American Tycoons; PowerKids Press series
- What reading level is the On Deck; Reading Power; American Tycoons; PowerKids Press series?
- On Deck; Reading Power; American Tycoons; PowerKids Press books are at a grades 3–4 reading level (average grade level 4.1), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the On Deck; Reading Power; American Tycoons; PowerKids Press books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most On Deck; Reading Power; American Tycoons; PowerKids Press books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Andrew Carnegie and the steel industry (2003); Henry Ford and the Automobile Industry (Parker, Lewis K. American Tycoons.) (2003); John Jacob Astor (2003).
- What age is the On Deck; Reading Power; American Tycoons; PowerKids Press series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends On Deck; Reading Power; American Tycoons; PowerKids Press for ages 5–8. Content is gentle (HootRated intensity 1/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.