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Biomes (ABDO Kids) Books in Order

Biomes (ABDO Kids) is a 2-book series by Grace Hansen for ages 5–8, at a grade 2 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).

Books
2
By publication date
Reading level
Grade 2
Average grade level 2.2
Recommended ages
Ages 5–8
From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity
Gentle
HootRated 1/5

Biomes (ABDO Kids) Reading Order

Series numbers aren't available for most Biomes (ABDO Kids) books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).

# Title Reading Level Ages Content
1 Desert Biome
2016
Level 2 5-8 Gentle
2 Forest Biome
2016
Level 2-3 5-8 Gentle

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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2
First book Latest book

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. Biomes (ABDO Kids) (2 books by Grace Hansen) lands at a grade 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 Biomes (ABDO Kids) Books

Desert Biome

Grace Hansen

Cover of Desert Biome

Desert Biome

Grace Hansen

Level 2

Forest Biome

Grace Hansen

Cover of Forest Biome

Forest Biome

Grace Hansen

Level 2-3

Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.

Questions about the Biomes (ABDO Kids) series

What reading level is the Biomes (ABDO Kids) series?
Biomes (ABDO Kids) books are at a grade 2 reading level (average grade level 2.2), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 2 books in the series.
What order should I read the Biomes (ABDO Kids) books?
Series numbers aren't available for most Biomes (ABDO Kids) books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Desert Biome (2016); Forest Biome (2016).
What age is the Biomes (ABDO Kids) series appropriate for?
HootRated recommends Biomes (ABDO Kids) 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.