What reading level is the Comparing Animal Traits series?

Comparing Animal Traits books are at a grades 4–5 reading level (average grade level 4.8), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 14 books in the series.

What order should I read the Comparing Animal Traits books?

Series numbers aren't available for most Comparing Animal Traits books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: African Elephants (2015); Boa Constrictors (2015); Gray Wolves (2015); Grizzly bears (2015); Humpback Whales (2015); and 9 more.

What age is the Comparing Animal Traits series appropriate for?

HootRated recommends Comparing Animal Traits for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.

Comparing Animal Traits Books in Order

Comparing Animal Traits is a 14-book series by Rebecca E. Hirsch for ages 9–12, at a grades 4–5 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).

Books: 14; By publication date
Reading level: Grades 4–5; Average grade level 4.8
Recommended ages: Ages 9–12; From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity: Gentle to mild; HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.1

Comparing Animal Traits Reading Order

Series numbers aren't available for most Comparing Animal Traits books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).

#	Title	Reading Level	Ages	Content
1	African Elephants 2015	Level 4-5	9-12	Gentle
2	Boa Constrictors 2015	Level 5-6	9-12	Gentle
3	Gray Wolves 2015	Level 4-5	9-12	Gentle
4	Grizzly bears 2015	Level 4-5	9-12	Gentle
5	Humpback Whales 2015	Level 4-5	9-12	Gentle
6	King Cobras 2015	Level 4-5	9-12	Gentle
7	Komodo Dragons 2015	Level 4-5	9-12	Gentle
8	Leatherback Sea Turtles 2015	Level 4-5	9-12	Gentle
9	Mountain Gorillas 2015 · Rebecca Eileen Hirsch	Level 4-5	9-12	Gentle
10	Panther Chameleons 2015	Level 4-5	9-12	Gentle
11	Platypuses 2015	Level 4-5	9-12	Gentle
12	Siberian Tigers 2015	Level 4-5	9-12	Gentle
13	Vampire Bats 2015	Level 4-5	9-12	Mild
14	Galapagos tortoises 2016	Level 4-5	9-12	Gentle

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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. Comparing Animal Traits (14 books by Rebecca E. Hirsch) lands at a grades 4–5 reading level, with average content intensity 1.1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.

Rebecca E. Hirsch

Level 4-5 Gentle

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Questions about the Comparing Animal Traits series

What reading level is the Comparing Animal Traits series?: Comparing Animal Traits books are at a grades 4–5 reading level (average grade level 4.8), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9–12. There are 14 books in the series.
What order should I read the Comparing Animal Traits books?: Series numbers aren't available for most Comparing Animal Traits books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: African Elephants (2015); Boa Constrictors (2015); Gray Wolves (2015); Grizzly bears (2015); Humpback Whales (2015); and 9 more.
What age is the Comparing Animal Traits series appropriate for?: HootRated recommends Comparing Animal Traits for ages 9–12. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.