What reading level is States Of Matter (Material Matters/Freestyle Express)?

States Of Matter (Material Matters/Freestyle Express) by Carol Baldwin is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What genre is States Of Matter (Material Matters/Freestyle Express)?

States Of Matter (Material Matters/Freestyle Express) is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Material Matters (Raintree); Raintree Freestyle Express series.

Does States Of Matter (Material Matters/Freestyle Express) have any content warnings?

States Of Matter (Material Matters/Freestyle Express) has a HootRating of 9C (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 (Material Matters/Freestyle Express)?

States Of Matter (Material Matters/Freestyle Express) by Carol Baldwin is 48 pages (approximately 3,827 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

States Of Matter (Material Matters/Freestyle Express)

Carol Baldwin

States Of Matter (Material Matters/Freestyle Express)

Q: What age is States Of Matter (Material Matters/Freestyle Express) appropriate for?

States Of Matter (Material Matters/Freestyle Express) is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Carol Baldwin

Material Matters (Raintree); Raintree Freestyle Express

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th 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 how everything around you changes shape and form by exploring solids, liquids, gases, and plasmas. Learn what makes each state unique and see how matter moves and transforms in exciting ways. Perfect for curious minds eager to understand the science behind everyday materials.

Themes

Science & NatureEducation

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated States Of Matter (Material Matters/Freestyle Express) 9C

States Of Matter (Material Matters/Freestyle Express) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 48 pages (approximately 3,827 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.3 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, States Of Matter (Material Matters/Freestyle Express) works for readers up to grade 6.3.

Read aloud, States Of Matter (Material Matters/Freestyle Express) takes about 26 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate States Of Matter (Material Matters/Freestyle Express) as 9C ("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 (Material Matters/Freestyle Express) weaves together science & nature and education.

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, education.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 2 more books in the Material Matters (Raintree); Raintree Freestyle Express 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.