People at the Center Of Books in Order
People at the Center Of is a 7-book series by Gail Stewart for ages 9–12, at a grades 7–9 reading level, with gentle to intense content (HootRated intensity 1–4 out of 5).
- Books
- 7
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to intense
- HootRated 1–4 out of 5 · avg 2.3
People at the Center Of Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most People at the Center Of books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People at the Center of - Prohibition (People at the Center of) 2003 · Tamra B. Orr | Level 9-10 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 2 | The American Revolution 2004 | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 3 | The civil rights movement 2004 · Tamra Orr | Level 9-10 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 4 | World War I 2004 | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Moderate |
| 5 | People at the Center of - The Enlightenment (People at the Center of) 2005 · David King | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 6 | People at the Center of - The French Revolution (People at the Center of) 2005 · Scott Ingram | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 7 | The Renaissance 2005 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Intense |
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Intense across 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. People at the Center Of (7 books by Gail Stewart) lands at a grades 7–9 reading level, with average content intensity 2.3/5. Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.
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 People at the Center Of Books
People at the Center of - Prohibition (People at the Center of)
Tamra B. Orr
People at the Center of - Prohibition (People at the Center of)
Tamra B. Orr
The American Revolution
Gail Stewart
The American Revolution
Gail Stewart
The civil rights movement
Tamra Orr
The civil rights movement
Tamra Orr
World War I
Gail Stewart
World War I
Gail Stewart
People at the Center of - The Enlightenment (People at the Center of)
David King
People at the Center of - The Enlightenment (People at the Center of)
David King
People at the Center of - The French Revolution (People at the Center of)
Scott Ingram
People at the Center of - The French Revolution (People at the Center of)
Scott Ingram
The Renaissance
Gail Stewart
The Renaissance
Gail Stewart
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Questions about the People at the Center Of series
- What reading level is the People at the Center Of series?
- People at the Center Of books are at a grades 7–9 reading level (average grade level 8.5), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 7 books in the series.
- What order should I read the People at the Center Of books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most People at the Center Of books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: People at the Center of - Prohibition (People at the Center of) (2003); The American Revolution (2004); The civil rights movement (2004); World War I (2004); People at the Center of - The Enlightenment (People at the Center of) (2005); and 2 more.
- What age is the People at the Center Of series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends People at the Center Of for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to intense (HootRated intensity 1–4 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.