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Wars in U.S. History (Child's World) Books in Order

2 books by Thomas K. Adamson. Reading level: Grades 5–5.5. 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. Wars in U.S. History (Child's World) (2 books by Thomas K. Adamson) lands at reading level Grades 5–5.5, with average content intensity 2/5. Content intensity edges up across the run; the last few books carry heavier themes than the first.

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 5–5.5
Reading Level
2/5
Avg. Intensity
MG
Middle Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Gradual Escalation

Content gradually intensifies from Gentle to Moderate.

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First book Latest book

Wars in U.S. History (Child's World) Reading Order

# Title Reading Level Content
1 American Revolution
Thomas K. Adamson
Level 5 Gentle
2 World War II
Thomas K. Adamson
Level 5-6 Moderate

Questions about the Wars in U.S. History (Child's World) series

What reading level is the Wars in U.S. History (Child's World) series?
The Wars in U.S. History (Child's World) series by Thomas K. Adamson is at a Grades 5–5.5 reading level (average Grade 5.2). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 2 books in the series.
What order should I read the Wars in U.S. History (Child's World) books?
The reading-order table above lists all 2 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 Wars in U.S. History (Child's World) series appropriate for?
The Wars in U.S. History (Child's World) 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.