What reading level is Everglades (Walk on the Wild Side: America's National Parks)?

Everglades (Walk on the Wild Side: America's National Parks) by Tamra Orr is at a Level 6-7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What genre is Everglades (Walk on the Wild Side: America's National Parks)?

Everglades (Walk on the Wild Side: America's National Parks) is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Walk on the Wild Side: The National Parks series.

Does Everglades (Walk on the Wild Side: America's National Parks) have any content warnings?

Everglades (Walk on the Wild Side: America's National Parks) has a HootRating of 11C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Everglades (Walk on the Wild Side: America's National Parks)?

Everglades (Walk on the Wild Side: America's National Parks) by Tamra Orr is 48 pages (approximately 5,614 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Everglades (Walk on the Wild Side: America's National Parks)

Tamra Orr

Everglades (Walk on the Wild Side: America's National Parks)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tamra Orr

Walk on the Wild Side: The National Parks

Reading Level 6-7 11C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot Page-Turner

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Explore the stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife of the Everglades, a unique national park full of wonder and adventure. Vibrant photos bring to life the fascinating creatures and plants that call this protected paradise home. Perfect for young readers eager to discover the beauty of America's wild places.

Themes

Science & Nature Adventure Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Everglades (Walk on the Wild Side: America's National Parks) 11C

Everglades (Walk on the Wild Side: America's National Parks) is written at a Level 6-7 reading level across 48 pages (approximately 5,614 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.2 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Everglades (Walk on the Wild Side: America's National Parks) works for readers up to grade 8.2.

Read aloud, Everglades (Walk on the Wild Side: America's National Parks) takes about 37 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Everglades (Walk on the Wild Side: America's National Parks) as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Everglades (Walk on the Wild Side: America's National Parks) explores science & nature, adventure, and multicultural — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, adventure, multicultural.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.