On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press; American Tycoons Books in Order
On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press; American Tycoons is a 3-book series by Lewis K. Parker for ages 5–8, at a grades 4–5 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 3
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press; American Tycoons Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press; American Tycoons books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cornelius Vanderbilt and the railroad industry 2003 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | J. Pierpont Morgan and Wall Street 2003 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 3 | John D. Rockefeller and the oil industry 2003 | Level 4-5 | 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; PowerKids Press; American Tycoons (3 books by Lewis K. Parker) lands at a grades 4–5 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; 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
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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?
- On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press; American Tycoons books are at a grades 4–5 reading level (average grade level 4.3), 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; PowerKids Press; American Tycoons books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press; American Tycoons books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Cornelius Vanderbilt and the railroad industry (2003); J. Pierpont Morgan and Wall Street (2003); John D. Rockefeller and the oil industry (2003).
- What age is the On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press; American Tycoons series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press; American Tycoons 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.