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On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press; European Colonies in the Americas Books in Order

6 books by Lewis K. Parker. Reading level: Grades 3.9–4.9. 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; European Colonies in the Americas (6 books by Lewis K. Parker) lands at reading level Grades 3.9–4.9, 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.

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Books
Grades 3.9–4.9
Reading Level
1/5
Avg. Intensity
LG
Lower Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press; European Colonies in the Americas Reading Order

# Title Reading Level Content
1 Dutch colonies in the Americas
Lewis K. Parker
Level 3-4 Gentle
2 English colonies in the Americas
Lewis K. Parker
Level 4-5 Gentle
3 French colonies in the Americas
Lewis K. Parker
Level 4-5 Gentle
4 Portuguese Colonies in the Americas (Parker, Lewis K. European Colonies in the Americas.)
Lewis K. Parker
Level 4 Gentle
5 Russian colonies in the Americas
Lewis K. Parker
Level 4-5 Gentle
6 Spanish colonies in the Americas
Lewis K. Parker
Level 4 Gentle

Questions about the On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press; European Colonies in the Americas series

What reading level is the On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press; European Colonies in the Americas series?
The On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press; European Colonies in the Americas series by Lewis K. Parker is at a Grades 3.9–4.9 reading level (average Grade 4.2). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 6 books in the series.
What order should I read the On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press; European Colonies in the Americas books?
The reading-order table above lists all 6 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; European Colonies in the Americas series appropriate for?
The On Deck; Reading Power; PowerKids Press; European Colonies in the Americas 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.