Age of the Dinosaurs Books in Order
Age of the Dinosaurs is a 5-book series by Steve Parker for ages 9–12, at a grades 8–9 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 5
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
Age of the Dinosaurs Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Age of the Dinosaurs books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Age of the Dinosaurs 2000 | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 2 | The Age of the Dinosaurs Vol. 7 The Ornithopods (7) Book 7 · 2000 | Level 8 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 3 | The Age of the Dinosaurs: Armored dinosaurs 2000 | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 4 | The Age of the Dinosaurs: Dinosaurs and birds 2000 | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Gentle |
| 5 | The Age of the Dinosaurs: Early dinosaurs 2000 | Level 8-9 | 9-12 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Age of the Dinosaurs (5 books by Steve Parker) lands at a grades 8–9 reading level, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
All Age of the Dinosaurs Books
The Age of the Dinosaurs
Steve Parker
The Age of the Dinosaurs
Steve Parker
The Age of the Dinosaurs Vol. 7 The Ornithopods (7)
Steve Parker, Grolier Educational (Firm)
The Age of the Dinosaurs Vol. 7 The Ornithopods (7)
Steve Parker, Grolier Educational (Firm)
The Age of the Dinosaurs: Armored dinosaurs
Steve Parker
The Age of the Dinosaurs: Armored dinosaurs
Steve Parker
The Age of the Dinosaurs: Dinosaurs and birds
Steve Parker
The Age of the Dinosaurs: Dinosaurs and birds
Steve Parker
The Age of the Dinosaurs: Early dinosaurs
Steve Parker
The Age of the Dinosaurs: Early dinosaurs
Steve Parker
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Questions about the Age of the Dinosaurs series
- What reading level is the Age of the Dinosaurs series?
- Age of the Dinosaurs books are at a grades 8–9 reading level (average grade level 8.3), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 5 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Age of the Dinosaurs books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Age of the Dinosaurs books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: The Age of the Dinosaurs (2000); The Age of the Dinosaurs Vol. 7 The Ornithopods (7) (2000); The Age of the Dinosaurs: Armored dinosaurs (2000); The Age of the Dinosaurs: Dinosaurs and birds (2000); The Age of the Dinosaurs: Early dinosaurs (2000).
- What age is the Age of the Dinosaurs series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Age of the Dinosaurs for ages 9–12. Content is gentle (HootRated intensity 1/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.