Age of the Dinosaurs Books in Order
5 books by Steve Parker. Reading level: Grades 8–8.5. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).
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 reading level Grades 8–8.5, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges 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.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Age of the Dinosaurs Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Age of the Dinosaurs Steve Parker | Level 8-9 | Gentle |
| 2 | The Age of the Dinosaurs Vol. 7 The Ornithopods (7) Steve Parker, Grolier Educational (Firm) | Level 8 | Gentle |
| 3 | The Age of the Dinosaurs: Armored dinosaurs Steve Parker | Level 8-9 | Gentle |
| 4 | The Age of the Dinosaurs: Dinosaurs and birds Steve Parker | Level 8-9 | Gentle |
| 5 | The Age of the Dinosaurs: Early dinosaurs Steve Parker | Level 8-9 | Gentle |
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
Questions about the Age of the Dinosaurs series
- What reading level is the Age of the Dinosaurs series?
- The Age of the Dinosaurs series by Steve Parker is at a Grades 8–8.5 reading level (average Grade 8.3). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 5 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Age of the Dinosaurs books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 5 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
- What age is the Age of the Dinosaurs series appropriate for?
- The Age of the Dinosaurs series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.