Pogo Books; Turning Points in U.S. History (Jump!) Books in Order
Pogo Books; Turning Points in U.S. History (Jump!) is a 4-book series by Susanne Bushman for ages 5–8, at a grades 2–3 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).
- Books
- 4
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to mild
- HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.8
Pogo Books; Turning Points in U.S. History (Jump!) Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Pogo Books; Turning Points in U.S. History (Jump!) books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civil Rights Movement 2019 | Level 3 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 2 | Dust Bowl 2019 | Level 2-3 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 3 | Great Depression 2020 · Veronica B. Wilkins | Level 2-3 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 4 | Women's Suffrage Movement 2020 · Veronica B. Wilkins | Level 2-3 | 5-8 | 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. Pogo Books; Turning Points in U.S. History (Jump!) (4 books by Susanne Bushman) lands at a grades 2–3 reading level, with average content intensity 1.8/5. 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 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
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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?
- Pogo Books; Turning Points in U.S. History (Jump!) books are at a grades 2–3 reading level (average grade level 2.9), and HootRated recommends the series for 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?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Pogo Books; Turning Points in U.S. History (Jump!) books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Civil Rights Movement (2019); Dust Bowl (2019); Great Depression (2020); Women's Suffrage Movement (2020).
- What age is the Pogo Books; Turning Points in U.S. History (Jump!) series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Pogo Books; Turning Points in U.S. History (Jump!) for ages 5–8. 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.