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Pogo Books; Turning Points in U.S. History (Jump!) Books in Order

4 books by Susanne Bushman. Reading level: Grades 2.8–3. 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. Pogo Books; Turning Points in U.S. History (Jump!) (4 books by Susanne Bushman) lands at reading level Grades 2.8–3, with average content intensity 1.8/5. 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 2.8–3
Reading Level
1.8/5
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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4
First book Latest book

Pogo Books; Turning Points in U.S. History (Jump!) Reading Order

# Title Reading Level Content
1 Civil Rights Movement
Susanne Bushman
Level 3 Mild
2 Dust Bowl
Susanne Bushman
Level 2-3 Mild
3 Great Depression
Veronica B. Wilkins
Level 2-3 Mild
4 Women's Suffrage Movement
Veronica B. Wilkins
Level 2-3 Gentle

Questions about the Pogo Books; Turning Points in U.S. History (Jump!) series

What reading level is the Pogo Books; Turning Points in U.S. History (Jump!) series?
The Pogo Books; Turning Points in U.S. History (Jump!) series by Susanne Bushman is at a Grades 2.8–3 reading level (average Grade 2.9). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 4 books in the series.
What order should I read the Pogo Books; Turning Points in U.S. History (Jump!) books?
The reading-order table above lists all 4 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 Pogo Books; Turning Points in U.S. History (Jump!) series appropriate for?
The Pogo Books; Turning Points in U.S. History (Jump!) series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1.8/5. 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.