What reading level is States of Matter?

States of Matter by Perfection Learning Corporation is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is States of Matter appropriate for?

States of Matter is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10C (Clear).

What genre is States of Matter?

States of Matter is nonfiction — Atoms. Part of the Material World (Perfection Learning); Reading Essentials in Science series.

Does States of Matter have any content warnings?

States of Matter has a HootRating of 10C (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 States of Matter?

States of Matter by Perfection Learning Corporation is 24 pages (approximately 2,243 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

States of Matter

Perfection Learning Corporation

States of Matter

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Perfection Learning Corporation

Material World (Perfection Learning); Reading Essentials in Science

Reading Level 5-6 10C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th 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

Discover the exciting world of solids, liquids, and gases through an adventurous story that makes science fun and easy to understand. Follow along as characters explore how matter changes and behaves in surprising ways. Perfect for curious minds ready to uncover the mysteries of everyday science!

Themes

Science & Nature AdventureEducational

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated States of Matter 10C

States of Matter is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 24 pages (approximately 2,243 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, States of Matter works for readers up to grade 7.8.

Read aloud, States of Matter takes about 15 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate States of Matter as 10C ("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, States of Matter explores science & nature, adventure, and educational — 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, educational.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there is one more book in the Material World (Perfection Learning); Reading Essentials in 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.