Be An Expert! Books in Order
9 books by Erin Kelly. Reading level: Grades 1.2–2. Lower Grades (Ages 5–8).
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 reading level Grades 1.2–2, 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.
Be An Expert! Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bugs (Be an Expert!) Erin Kelly | Level 1-2 | Gentle |
| 2 | Construction Trucks (Be an Expert!) Janice Behrens | Level 1-2 | Gentle |
| 3 | Cool Cars (Be an Expert!) Erin Kelly | Level 1-2 | Gentle |
| 4 | Dinosaurs (Be an Expert!) Erin Kelly | Level 2 | Gentle |
| 5 | High Fliers (Be an Expert!) Erin Kelly | Level 1-2 | Gentle |
| 6 | Mighty Trains! Erin Kelly | Level 1-2 | Gentle |
| 7 | Pets (Be an Expert!) Erin Kelly | Level 1-2 | Gentle |
| 8 | Rescue Vehicles (Be an Expert!) Erin Kelly | Level 1-2 | Gentle |
| 9 | Super Sharks (Be an Expert!) Erin Kelly | Level 1-2 | Gentle |
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
Questions about the Be An Expert! series
- What reading level is the Be An Expert! series?
- The Be An Expert! series by Erin Kelly is at a Grades 1.2–2 reading level (average Grade 1.7). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 9 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Be An Expert! books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 9 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 Be An Expert! series appropriate for?
- The Be An Expert! series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). 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.