Our Presidents; Spirit of America Books in Order
Our Presidents; Spirit of America is a 2-book series by Judith E. Harper for ages 9–12, at a grade 6 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 2
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
Our Presidents; Spirit of America Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Our Presidents; Spirit of America books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew Johnson 2002 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | John F. Kennedy 2002 | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | 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. Our Presidents; Spirit of America (2 books by Judith E. Harper) lands at a grade 6 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 Our Presidents; Spirit of America Books
Andrew Johnson
Judith E. Harper
Andrew Johnson
Judith E. Harper
John F. Kennedy
Judith E. Harper
John F. Kennedy
Judith E. Harper
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Questions about the Our Presidents; Spirit of America series
- What reading level is the Our Presidents; Spirit of America series?
- Our Presidents; Spirit of America books are at a grade 6 reading level (average grade level 6.2), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Our Presidents; Spirit of America books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Our Presidents; Spirit of America books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Andrew Johnson (2002); John F. Kennedy (2002).
- What age is the Our Presidents; Spirit of America series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Our Presidents; Spirit of America for ages 9–12. 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.