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Decodables by Jump! Books in Order

Decodables by Jump! is a 2-book series by Roland W. Kays, Don E. Wilson for ages 5+, at a grades 2–4 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).

Books
2
By publication date
Reading level
Grades 2–4
Average grade level 3.6
Recommended ages
Ages 5+
From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity
Gentle
HootRated 1/5

Decodables by Jump! Reading Order

Series numbers aren't available for most Decodables by Jump! books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).

# Title Reading Level Ages Content
1 Mammals of North America
2009
Level 4-5 13+ Gentle
2 Woodland Fauna
2024 · Mather
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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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. Decodables by Jump! (2 books by Roland W. Kays, Don E. Wilson) lands at a grades 2–4 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.

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Questions about the Decodables by Jump! series

What reading level is the Decodables by Jump! series?
Decodables by Jump! books are at a grades 2–4 reading level (average grade level 3.6), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5+. There are 2 books in the series.
What order should I read the Decodables by Jump! books?
Series numbers aren't available for most Decodables by Jump! books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Mammals of North America (2009); Woodland Fauna (2024).
What age is the Decodables by Jump! series appropriate for?
HootRated recommends Decodables by Jump! for ages 5+. 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.