What reading level is the People to Know (Enslow) series?

The People to Know (Enslow) series by Michael D. Cole is at a Grades 6.4–8.8 reading level (average Grade 7.7). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 11 books in the series.

What order should I read the People to Know (Enslow) books?

The People to Know (Enslow) series has 11 books in order: 1. Bill Gates, billionaire computer genius, 2. E.B. White, 3. Frank Lloyd Wright, 4. Helen Keller, 5. John F. Kennedy, and 6 more.

What age is the People to Know (Enslow) series appropriate for?

The People to Know (Enslow) series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1.4/5.

People to Know (Enslow) Books in Order

11 books by Michael D. Cole. Reading level: Grades 6.4–8.8. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).

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 to Know (Enslow) (11 books by Michael D. Cole) lands at reading level Grades 6.4–8.8, with average content intensity 1.4/5. 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.

Books

Grades 6.4–8.8

Reading Level

1.4/5

Avg. Intensity

Middle Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

People to Know (Enslow) Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Bill Gates, billionaire computer genius Joan D. Dickinson	Level 6-7	Gentle
2	E.B. White Laura Baskes Litwin	Level 7-8	Gentle
3	Frank Lloyd Wright David K. Wright	Level 8-9	Gentle
4	Helen Keller Carin T. Ford	Level 7-8	Mild
5	John F. Kennedy Michael D. Cole	Level 8-9	Mild
6	John Glenn, astronaut and senator Michael D. Cole	Level 8-9	Gentle
7	John Lennon David K. Wright	Level 7-8	Mild
8	Laura Ingalls Wilder Carin T. Ford	Level 6-7	Gentle
9	Marian Wright Edelman Wendie C. Old	Level 8-9	Mild
10	Steve Jobs Suzan Wilson	Level 7-8	Gentle
11	Walt Disney Michael D. Cole	Level 8-9	Gentle

Level 7-8 Gentle

Walt Disney

Michael D. Cole

Walt Disney

Michael D. Cole

Level 8-9 Gentle

Questions about the People to Know (Enslow) series

What reading level is the People to Know (Enslow) series?: The People to Know (Enslow) series by Michael D. Cole is at a Grades 6.4–8.8 reading level (average Grade 7.7). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 11 books in the series.
What order should I read the People to Know (Enslow) books?: The reading-order table above lists all 11 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 People to Know (Enslow) series appropriate for?: The People to Know (Enslow) series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1.4/5. 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.