People to Know (Enslow) Books in Order
People to Know (Enslow) is an 11-book series by Michael D. Cole for ages 9+, at a grades 6–9 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).
- Books
- 11
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to mild
- HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.4
People to Know (Enslow) Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most People to Know (Enslow) books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marian Wright Edelman Fighting for Children's Rights 1995 · Wendie C. Old | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 2 | John F. Kennedy President of the New Frontier 1996 | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 3 | John Lennon 1996 · David K. Wright | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 4 | Walt Disney Creator of Mickey Mouse 1996 | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 5 | Bill Gates, billionaire computer genius 1997 · Joan D. Dickinson | Level 6-7 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 6 | Frank Lloyd Wright 1999 · David K. Wright | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 7 | John Glenn, astronaut and senator 2000 | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 8 | Helen Keller 2001 · Carin T. Ford | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 9 | Steve Jobs Wizard of Apple Computer 2001 · Suzan Wilson | Level 7-8 | 11+ | Gentle |
| 10 | E.B. White Beyond Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little 2003 · Laura Baskes Litwin | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 11 | Laura Ingalls Wilder Real-life Pioneer of the Little House Books 2003 · Carin T. Ford | 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. People to Know (Enslow) (11 books by Michael D. Cole) lands at a grades 6–9 reading level, with average content intensity 1.4/5. 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 People to Know (Enslow) Books
Marian Wright Edelman
Wendie C. Old
Marian Wright Edelman
Wendie C. Old
John F. Kennedy
Michael D. Cole
John F. Kennedy
Michael D. Cole
John Lennon
David K. Wright
John Lennon
David K. Wright
Walt Disney
Michael D. Cole
Walt Disney
Michael D. Cole
Bill Gates, billionaire computer genius
Joan D. Dickinson
Bill Gates, billionaire computer genius
Joan D. Dickinson
Frank Lloyd Wright
David K. Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright
David K. Wright
John Glenn, astronaut and senator
Michael D. Cole
John Glenn, astronaut and senator
Michael D. Cole
Helen Keller
Carin T. Ford
Helen Keller
Carin T. Ford
Steve Jobs
Suzan Wilson
Steve Jobs
Suzan Wilson
E.B. White
Laura Baskes Litwin
E.B. White
Laura Baskes Litwin
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Carin T. Ford
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Carin T. Ford
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Questions about the People to Know (Enslow) series
- What reading level is the People to Know (Enslow) series?
- People to Know (Enslow) books are at a grades 6–9 reading level (average grade level 7.7), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9+. There are 11 books in the series.
- What order should I read the People to Know (Enslow) books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most People to Know (Enslow) books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Marian Wright Edelman (1995); John F. Kennedy (1996); John Lennon (1996); Walt Disney (1996); Bill Gates, billionaire computer genius (1997); and 6 more.
- What age is the People to Know (Enslow) series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends People to Know (Enslow) for ages 9+. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.