Experimental Science Books in Order
Experimental Science is a 2-book series by David E. Newton for ages 12+, at a grades 7–8 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 2
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
Experimental Science Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Experimental Science books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Making and using scientific equipment 1993 | Level 7-8 | 12+ | Gentle |
| 2 | More ideas for science projects 1998 · Adams, Richard C. | Level 8-9 | 12+ | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
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. Experimental Science (2 books by David E. Newton) lands at a grades 7–8 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 Experimental Science Books
Making and using scientific equipment
David E. Newton
Making and using scientific equipment
David E. Newton
More ideas for science projects
Adams, Richard C.
More ideas for science projects
Adams, Richard C.
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Questions about the Experimental Science series
- What reading level is the Experimental Science series?
- Experimental Science books are at a grades 7–8 reading level (average grade level 8), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 12+. There are 2 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Experimental Science books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Experimental Science books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Making and using scientific equipment (1993); More ideas for science projects (1998).
- What age is the Experimental Science series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Experimental Science for ages 12+. 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.