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Dinosaurs Set 3 Books in Order

Dinosaurs Set 3 is a 4-book series by Julie Murray for ages 5–8, at a grade 2 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).

Books
4
By publication date
Reading level
Grade 2
Average grade level 2.1
Recommended ages
Ages 5–8
From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity
Gentle
HootRated 1/5

Dinosaurs Set 3 Reading Order

Series numbers aren't available for most Dinosaurs Set 3 books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).

# Title Reading Level Ages Content
1 Parasaurolophus
2017 · Mike Clark
Level 2 5-8 Gentle
2 Diplodocus
2018 · Rebecca E. Hirsch
Level 2-3 5-8 Gentle
3 Compsognathus
2024
Level 2 5-8 Gentle
4 Mosasaurus
2024
Level 2 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. Dinosaurs Set 3 (4 books by Julie Murray) 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 Dinosaurs Set 3 Books

Parasaurolophus

Mike Clark

Cover of Parasaurolophus

Parasaurolophus

Mike Clark

Level 2 Gentle

Diplodocus

Rebecca E. Hirsch

Cover of Diplodocus

Diplodocus

Rebecca E. Hirsch

Level 2-3 Gentle

Compsognathus

Julie Murray

Cover of Compsognathus

Compsognathus

Julie Murray

Level 2

Mosasaurus

Julie Murray

Cover of Mosasaurus

Mosasaurus

Julie Murray

Level 2

Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.

Questions about the Dinosaurs Set 3 series

What reading level is the Dinosaurs Set 3 series?
Dinosaurs Set 3 books are at a grade 2 reading level (average grade level 2.1), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 4 books in the series.
What order should I read the Dinosaurs Set 3 books?
Series numbers aren't available for most Dinosaurs Set 3 books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Parasaurolophus (2017); Diplodocus (2018); Compsognathus (2024); Mosasaurus (2024).
What age is the Dinosaurs Set 3 series appropriate for?
HootRated recommends Dinosaurs Set 3 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.