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.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
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 |
All Pogo Books; Turning Points in U.S. History (Jump!) Books
Civil Rights Movement
Susanne Bushman
Civil Rights Movement
Susanne Bushman
Dust Bowl
Susanne Bushman
Dust Bowl
Susanne Bushman
Great Depression
Veronica B. Wilkins
Great Depression
Veronica B. Wilkins
Women's Suffrage Movement
Veronica B. Wilkins
Women's Suffrage Movement
Veronica B. Wilkins
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.