PowerPlus Books; Library of American Lives and Times Books in Order
PowerPlus Books; Library of American Lives and Times is a 3-book series by David B. Mattern for ages 9–12, at a grades 8–9 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).
- Books
- 3
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to mild
- HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.3
PowerPlus Books; Library of American Lives and Times Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most PowerPlus Books; Library of American Lives and Times books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen F. Austin 2003 · James L. Haley | Level 8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | Wild Bill Hickok 2004 · Joseph G. Rosa | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Mild |
| 3 | James Madison Patriot, Politician, and President 2005 | Level 8-9 | 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. PowerPlus Books; Library of American Lives and Times (3 books by David B. Mattern) lands at a grades 8–9 reading level, with average content intensity 1.3/5. 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 PowerPlus Books; Library of American Lives and Times Books
Stephen F. Austin
James L. Haley
Stephen F. Austin
James L. Haley
Wild Bill Hickok
Joseph G. Rosa
Wild Bill Hickok
Joseph G. Rosa
James Madison
David B. Mattern
James Madison
David B. Mattern
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Questions about the PowerPlus Books; Library of American Lives and Times series
- What reading level is the PowerPlus Books; Library of American Lives and Times series?
- PowerPlus Books; Library of American Lives and Times books are at a grades 8–9 reading level (average grade level 8.4), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the PowerPlus Books; Library of American Lives and Times books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most PowerPlus Books; Library of American Lives and Times books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Stephen F. Austin (2003); Wild Bill Hickok (2004); James Madison (2005).
- What age is the PowerPlus Books; Library of American Lives and Times series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends PowerPlus Books; Library of American Lives and Times for ages 9–12. 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.