What Was.../What Is...? Books in Order
6 books by Janet B. Pascal, Who HQ. Reading level: Grades 5–5.9. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).
6
Books
Grades 5–5.9
Reading Level
2.3/5
Avg. Intensity
MG
Middle Grades
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Moderate across the series.
First book Latest book
What Was.../What Is...? Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What Is the Civil Rights Movement? Sherri L. Smith | Level 5-6 | Moderate |
| 2 | What Is the Panama Canal? Janet B. Pascal, Who HQ | Level 5-6 | Gentle |
| 3 | What Was the Great Chicago Fire? Janet B. Pascal, Who HQ | Level 5 | Mild |
| 4 | What Was the Great Depression? Janet B. Pascal, Who HQ | Level 5-6 | Moderate |
| 5 | What Was the Hindenburg? Janet B. Pascal | Level 5-6 | Moderate |
| 6 | What Was the Wild West? Janet B. Pascal | Level 5-6 | Mild |
All What Was.../What Is...? Books
What Is the Civil Rights Movement?
Sherri L. Smith
What Is the Civil Rights Movement?
Sherri L. Smith
Level 5-6 Moderate
What Is the Panama Canal?
Janet B. Pascal, Who HQ
What Is the Panama Canal?
Janet B. Pascal, Who HQ
Level 5-6 Gentle
What Was the Great Chicago Fire?
Janet B. Pascal, Who HQ
What Was the Great Chicago Fire?
Janet B. Pascal, Who HQ
Level 5 Mild
What Was the Great Depression?
Janet B. Pascal, Who HQ
What Was the Great Depression?
Janet B. Pascal, Who HQ
Level 5-6 Moderate
What Was the Hindenburg?
Janet B. Pascal
What Was the Hindenburg?
Janet B. Pascal
Level 5-6 Moderate
What Was the Wild West?
Janet B. Pascal
What Was the Wild West?
Janet B. Pascal
Level 5-6 Mild