What reading level is Materials And Matter (Making Sense of Science)?

Materials And Matter (Making Sense of Science) by Peter D. Riley is at a Level 6-7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Materials And Matter (Making Sense of Science) appropriate for?

Materials And Matter (Making Sense of Science) is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11C (Clear).

What genre is Materials And Matter (Making Sense of Science)?

Materials And Matter (Making Sense of Science) is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Making Sense of Science series.

Does Materials And Matter (Making Sense of Science) have any content warnings?

Materials And Matter (Making Sense of Science) 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 Materials And Matter (Making Sense of Science)?

Materials And Matter (Making Sense of Science) by Peter D. Riley is 32 pages (approximately 7,013 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Materials And Matter (Making Sense of Science)

Peter D. Riley

Materials And Matter (Making Sense of Science)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Peter D. Riley

Making Sense of Science

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

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 fascinating world of atoms, elements, and compounds as they come together to create everything around us. Discover how materials change through chemical reactions and shifts in their states, unlocking the secrets of the physical world. Perfect for curious minds eager to understand the science behind everyday matter.

Themes

Science & Nature - PhysicsScience & Nature - General

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 Materials And Matter (Making Sense of Science) 11C

Materials And Matter (Making Sense of Science) is written at a Level 6-7 reading level across 32 pages (approximately 7,013 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Materials And Matter (Making Sense of Science) works for readers up to grade 8.8.

Read aloud, Materials And Matter (Making Sense of Science) takes about 47 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Materials And Matter (Making Sense of Science) 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, Materials And Matter (Making Sense of Science) weaves together science & nature - physics and science & nature - general.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature - physics, science & nature - general.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 6 more books in the Making Sense of Science series.
✓ 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.