Decodables by Jump! Books in Order
2 books by Roland W. Kays, Don E. Wilson. Reading level: Grades 2.7–4.4. 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. Decodables by Jump! (2 books by Roland W. Kays, Don E. Wilson) lands at reading level Grades 2.7–4.4, 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.
Decodables by Jump! Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mammals of North America Roland W. Kays, Don E. Wilson | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 2 | Woodland Fauna Mather | Level 2-3 | Gentle |
All Decodables by Jump! Books
Questions about the Decodables by Jump! series
- What reading level is the Decodables by Jump! series?
- The Decodables by Jump! series by Roland W. Kays, Don E. Wilson is at a Grades 2.7–4.4 reading level (average Grade 3.6). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Decodables by Jump! books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 2 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 Decodables by Jump! series appropriate for?
- The Decodables by Jump! 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.