On Deck; Reading Power; American Tycoons; PowerKids Press Books in Order
3 books by Lewis K. Parker. Reading level: Grades 3.8–4.4. Lower Grades (Ages 5–8).
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 reading level Grades 3.8–4.4, 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.
On Deck; Reading Power; American Tycoons; PowerKids Press Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew Carnegie and the steel industry Lewis K. Parker | Level 3-4 | Gentle |
| 2 | Henry Ford and the Automobile Industry (Parker, Lewis K. American Tycoons.) Lewis K. Parker | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 3 | John Jacob Astor Lewis K. Parker | Level 4 | Gentle |
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
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?
- The On Deck; Reading Power; American Tycoons; PowerKids Press series by Lewis K. Parker is at a Grades 3.8–4.4 reading level (average Grade 4.1). Intended for Lower Grades (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?
- The reading-order table above lists all 3 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 On Deck; Reading Power; American Tycoons; PowerKids Press series appropriate for?
- The On Deck; Reading Power; American Tycoons; PowerKids Press series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). 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.