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Snapshots in History Books in Order

3 books by Stephanie Fitzgerald. Reading level: Grades 7.5–9.3. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).

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. Snapshots in History (3 books by Stephanie Fitzgerald) lands at reading level Grades 7.5–9.3, with average content intensity 2/5.

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 7.5–9.3
Reading Level
2/5
Avg. Intensity
MG
Middle Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Varies

Content intensity ranges from Gentle to Moderate across the series.

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Snapshots in History Reading Order

# Title Reading Level Content
1 Little Rock Nine
Stephanie Fitzgerald
Level 7-8 Moderate
2 The Progressive Party
Hilarie Staton
Level 8-9 Gentle
3 The Republican Party
Dale Anderson
Level 9-10 Mild

Questions about the Snapshots in History series

What reading level is the Snapshots in History series?
The Snapshots in History series by Stephanie Fitzgerald is at a Grades 7.5–9.3 reading level (average Grade 8.5). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 3 books in the series.
What order should I read the Snapshots in History books?
The reading-order table above lists all 3 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 Snapshots in History series appropriate for?
The Snapshots in History series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 2/5. 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.