Be An Expert! Books in Order
Be An Expert! is a 9-book series by Erin Kelly for ages 5–8, at a grades 1–2 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 9
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
Be An Expert! Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Be An Expert! books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bugs (Be an Expert!) 2020 | Level 1-2 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | Construction Trucks (Be an Expert!) 2020 · Janice Behrens | Level 1-2 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 3 | Cool Cars (Be an Expert!) 2020 | Level 1-2 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 4 | Dinosaurs (Be an Expert!) 2020 | Level 2 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 5 | High Fliers (Be an Expert!) 2020 | Level 1-2 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 6 | Mighty Trains! 2020 | Level 1-2 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 7 | Pets (Be an Expert!) 2020 | Level 1-2 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 8 | Rescue Vehicles (Be an Expert!) 2020 | Level 1-2 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 9 | Super Sharks (Be an Expert!) 2020 | Level 1-2 | 5-8 | 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. Be An Expert! (9 books by Erin Kelly) lands at a grades 1–2 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 Be An Expert! Books
Bugs (Be an Expert!)
Erin Kelly
Bugs (Be an Expert!)
Erin Kelly
Construction Trucks (Be an Expert!)
Janice Behrens
Construction Trucks (Be an Expert!)
Janice Behrens
Cool Cars (Be an Expert!)
Erin Kelly
Cool Cars (Be an Expert!)
Erin Kelly
Dinosaurs (Be an Expert!)
Erin Kelly
Dinosaurs (Be an Expert!)
Erin Kelly
High Fliers (Be an Expert!)
Erin Kelly
High Fliers (Be an Expert!)
Erin Kelly
Mighty Trains!
Erin Kelly
Mighty Trains!
Erin Kelly
Pets (Be an Expert!)
Erin Kelly
Pets (Be an Expert!)
Erin Kelly
Rescue Vehicles (Be an Expert!)
Erin Kelly
Rescue Vehicles (Be an Expert!)
Erin Kelly
Super Sharks (Be an Expert!)
Erin Kelly
Super Sharks (Be an Expert!)
Erin Kelly
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Questions about the Be An Expert! series
- What reading level is the Be An Expert! series?
- Be An Expert! books are at a grades 1–2 reading level (average grade level 1.7), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 9 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Be An Expert! books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Be An Expert! books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Bugs (Be an Expert!) (2020); Construction Trucks (Be an Expert!) (2020); Cool Cars (Be an Expert!) (2020); Dinosaurs (Be an Expert!) (2020); High Fliers (Be an Expert!) (2020); and 4 more.
- What age is the Be An Expert! series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Be An Expert! for ages 5–8. 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.