On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press; American Tycoons Books in Order
3 books by Lewis K. Parker. Reading level: Grades 4.2–4.5. 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; PowerKids Press; American Tycoons (3 books by Lewis K. Parker) lands at reading level Grades 4.2–4.5, 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.
On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press; American Tycoons Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornelius Vanderbilt and the railroad industry Lewis K. Parker | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 2 | J. Pierpont Morgan and Wall Street Lewis K. Parker | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 3 | John D. Rockefeller and the oil industry Lewis K. Parker | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
All On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press; American Tycoons Books
Cornelius Vanderbilt and the railroad industry
Lewis K. Parker
Cornelius Vanderbilt and the railroad industry
Lewis K. Parker
J. Pierpont Morgan and Wall Street
Lewis K. Parker
J. Pierpont Morgan and Wall Street
Lewis K. Parker
John D. Rockefeller and the oil industry
Lewis K. Parker
John D. Rockefeller and the oil industry
Lewis K. Parker
Questions about the On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press; American Tycoons series
- What reading level is the On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press; American Tycoons series?
- The On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press; American Tycoons series by Lewis K. Parker is at a Grades 4.2–4.5 reading level (average Grade 4.3). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press; American Tycoons 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; PowerKids Press; American Tycoons series appropriate for?
- The On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press; American Tycoons 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.