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Books by Peter D. Riley

19 books by Peter D. Riley, rated for reading level and content intensity.

Peter D. Riley has 11 rated books in HootRated's catalog spanning Grade 3–8 reading level. The typical Peter D. Riley book lands at Grade 7, with average content intensity 1.3/5. Peter D. Riley's books span 3 series, including Everyday Science (Gareth Stevens), Cycles in Science, Making Sense of Science.

Reading level alone doesn't tell parents whether a Peter D. Riley book is right for a child. 91% of Peter D. Riley's rated titles are at Gentle or Mild intensity — appropriate for sensitive readers or kids reading ahead of their emotional readiness. 9% are rated Intense or Very Intense. The intensity badges below (green → red) help you match books to your child's emotional readiness, not just their reading ability. See our methodology for how we rate.

Food chains

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Food chains

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Level 2

Electricity (Everyday Science)

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Electricity (Everyday Science)

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Level 3-4 Gentle

Survivor's science in the forest

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Survivor's science in the forest

Peter D. Riley

Level 3

Energy

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Energy

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Level 7 Gentle

Food

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Food

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Level 6-7 Intense

Materials

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Materials

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Level 6-7

Earth

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Earth

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Level 6 Gentle

The Earth In Space (Making Sense of Science)

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The Earth In Space (Making Sense of Science)

Peter D. Riley

Level 6-7 Gentle

Life on Earth

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Life on Earth

Peter D. Riley

Level 7 Gentle

Light And Color (Making Sense of Science)

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Light And Color (Making Sense of Science)

Peter D. Riley

Level 6-7 Gentle

Materials And Matter (Making Sense of Science)

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Materials And Matter (Making Sense of Science)

Peter D. Riley

Level 6-7 Gentle

The Human Body (Making Sense of Science)

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The Human Body (Making Sense of Science)

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Level 7-8 Gentle

Sound And Vibrations (Making Sense of Science)

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Sound And Vibrations (Making Sense of Science)

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Level 6-7 Gentle

Electricity And Power (Making Sense of Science)

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Electricity And Power (Making Sense of Science)

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Level 7-8 Gentle

Food Chains (Straightforward Science)

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Food Chains (Straightforward Science)

Peter D. Riley

Level 2

Learning Center Kit Teacher's Book (Windows on the World - The Earth)

Peter D. Riley

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Learning Center Kit Teacher's Book (Windows on the World - The Earth)

Peter D. Riley

Level 3

Extreme Sports

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Extreme Sports

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Level 4-5

Light

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Light

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Level 2

Changing sounds

Peter D. Riley

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Changing sounds

Peter D. Riley

Level 2

Questions about Peter D. Riley's books

What reading level are Peter D. Riley's books?
Peter D. Riley's rated books range from Grade 3–8, with the typical book at Grade 7. Each title has a separate content intensity score so parents can choose by emotional readiness, not just text difficulty.
Are Peter D. Riley's books appropriate for sensitive readers?
10 of Peter D. Riley's 11 rated books (91%) are at Gentle or Mild intensity — safe for sensitive readers. 1 (9%) are rated Intense or Very Intense. Average intensity: 1.3/5.
What age are Peter D. Riley's books appropriate for?
Peter D. Riley's rated books target Ages 5–8 and Ages 9–12. HootRated rates each book on reading level and content intensity — match both dimensions, not just one.