United States: Past and Present Books in Order
United States: Past and Present is a 3-book series by Daniel E. Harmon for ages 9–12, at a grade 7 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 3
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
United States: Past and Present Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most United States: Past and Present books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota 2010 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | South Carolina 2010 | Level 7-8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | Washington 2010 | Level 7-8 | 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. United States: Past and Present (3 books by Daniel E. Harmon) lands at a grade 7 reading level, with average content intensity 1/5. 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 United States: Past and Present Books
Minnesota
Daniel E. Harmon
Minnesota
Daniel E. Harmon
South Carolina
Daniel E. Harmon
South Carolina
Daniel E. Harmon
Washington
Daniel E. Harmon
Washington
Daniel E. Harmon
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Questions about the United States: Past and Present series
- What reading level is the United States: Past and Present series?
- United States: Past and Present books are at a grade 7 reading level (average grade level 7.3), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the United States: Past and Present books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most United States: Past and Present books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Minnesota (2010); South Carolina (2010); Washington (2010).
- What age is the United States: Past and Present series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends United States: Past and Present for ages 9–12. Content is gentle (HootRated intensity 1/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.